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Consumers’ Growing Use of Portals and Apps: People Embracing Their Patient Journeys

Health Populi

patients viewed their laboratory test results online in 2022. In 2022, 29% of patients accessed their online record at least 6 times over the year, and 25% did so between 3 and 5 times. Well that gets to “the truth” found in test results, as shown here.

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Doctor’s Failure to Follow Up on Medical Test Leads to Large Settlement

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

Ordering diagnostic tests is a standard procedure for physicians; yet if the test results aren’t reviewed and acted upon, what was the point of ordering the test? “ Physicians who overlook test results do their patients a disservice — possibly a fatal one. Some would be on top of their own diagnostic tests.

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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

The test characteristics of most data from the history is poor. Patient “James Smith” In January 2022 I had a severe episode of sciatica. Regarding your request for a series of visits with Physical Therapy, I would recommend discussing this during your upcoming appointment on 2/5/2024.

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The Retail Health Battle Royale, Day 5 – Consumer Demands For a Health/Care Ecosystem (and What We Can Learn from Costco’s $1.50 Hot Dog)

Health Populi

In another factor to add into the retail health landscape, Dollar General (DG) the 80-year old retailer known for selling low-priced fast-moving consumer goods in peoples’ neighborhoods appointed a healthcare advisory panel this week. So even older work-age patients are seeking the convenient communication channel of text in 2022.

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Risks Facing Nurse Practitioners Today

Minority Nurse

of all claims in the 2022 dataset, compared to 13% in the 2012 dataset. of all allegations against nurse practitioners and continue to be the leading allegation through 2012, 2017, and 2022 datasets. Failure to document patient noncompliance with appointments, ordered diagnostic tests and/or prescribed medications.

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Universal Depression Screening Leads to Unnecessary Harm

Sensible Medicine

In October 2022 , the USPSTF recommended childhood anxiety screening starting at eight years old. None of these trials adequately test or quantify the benefit of postpartum depression screening, not to mention universal depression screening. With each follow-up appointment, I learned more and more about Sarah.

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12 Fast Growing Jobs in the Medical Field in 2024

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. Where Do They Work? Medical Assistants work in healthcare settings such as clinics, hospitals, and doctor’s offices. Where Do They Work?