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Why Attribution Bias Might be the Costliest Bias

Sensible Medicine

Attribution bias in medicine occurs when symptoms are attributed to an unrelated diagnosis or test result. Inappropriate procedures, costly admissions, and unnecessary downstream testing stemmed from incidental findings and unimportant lab abnormalities, many of which originated from a primary care office. .”

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Telehealth allows these patients to receive timely care without the added burden of physically getting to a clinic or hospital. Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Cost Savings Telehealth can lead to cost savings for both patients and providers.

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Exploring the Different Types of Cancer Navigators

Guideway Care

They focus on the clinical aspects of patient care, including coordinating tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments. Clinical navigators work closely with oncologists and other specialists to ensure the clinical care plan is executed smoothly and efficiently.

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GoodRx Finds Optimistic Outlook for Telehealth Among Both Providers and Patients

Health Populi

The third chart from the study breaks out different services that providers offered via telehealth, topped by diagnosing new health issues, initiating prescriptions for a new health issue, consulting online via video conference or phone call, text message or online chat, or ordering a lab test after consulting with a patient.

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Medical Assistants vs Nurses and the Key Differences in Roles

WSMDA

Their responsibilities can vary significantly depending on the healthcare setting, but often include duties like: Scheduling appointments Maintaining medical records Taking patient histories Assisting with exams Collecting lab specimens Providing basic patient care Nursing Nurses provide patient care across a wide range of healthcare environments.

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Health Care In the COVID-19 Era – PwC Finds Self-Rationing of Care and Meds Especially for Chronic Care

Health Populi

32% of people with one chronic condition were adjusting spending on health care visits due to COVID-19. 23% skipped recommended lab tests or screenings. People with complex chronic conditions also adjusted these personal medical work-flows: 35% skipped annual physicals and well visits. 21% skipped elective procedures.

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Inside Pitt Med School: Innovations in Medical Education 

Accepted Blog

The dialysis nurses, the dietician, and we would meet every month and go over the Care Plan, and it was a very satisfying way to work. So the committee absolutely wants to know that the person has really tested this decision, and that they know what they’re getting into. And that starts from the very beginning.