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Mental Health Crisis in Miscarriage–an Unrepresented Patient Population

The Healthcare Blog

I handed them the same box of single ply tissues I was now sobbing into, as I handed them a pen to sign their discharge paperwork. Two weeks after my emergency room discharge, I continued to live life as if nothing happened, returning to work without any healthcare follow-up to address my emotional burden. I’m sorry for your loss”.

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Beyond Stigma: Why Addressing Maternal Mental Health Means Confronting Systemic Failures

The Healthcare Blog

” Her discharge notes state Difficulty coping with anxiety for past 1-2 weeks. She presented back at the ED the day after her initial discharge with additional hemorrhage concerns. She was discharged with blood pressure medication. Regardless, we had discussed this option after the latest doctor’s appointment.

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Primary care news round-up (13th February to 19th February 2025)

Practice Index

Practices set to struggle with wage increases The cost of the National Insurance and Minimum Wage increases to practices is significantly greater than previously thought. They describe a patient who found themselves discharged from a service for failing to attend an appointment, in spite of their efforts to reschedule.

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NPO After Midnight: Egg Freezing Cycle as a Medical Resident

A Young Doctor's Journey

Does insurance cover it? Of note, my insurance company initially declined the claim and my fertility team had to appeal, so this was the longest part of the process (about four weeks). We set an approximate date for the start time, and my fertility team started the prior authorization for the insurance company. Mon (day 1!):

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The Evolution of a Patient Ambassador – Learning from Stacy Hurt

Health Populi

I asked her to meet with me to discuss her professional news update: being appointed Parexel’s first Patient Ambassador. In 2018, Stacy launched her website, began blogging, and got social media traction when HIMSS appointed her a digital influencer.

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

CollaborateMD

Automation tools like RPA in healthcare can handle repetitive tasks like data entry and insurance claim processing to free up valuable time and reduce administrative burden. Faster Turnaround Processing Times Automation accelerates processes like discharge planning and procurement of medical supplies.

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Health Systems Must Move “Beyond the Walls” to Support Consumers’ Well-Being

Health Populi

” Once cared-for, the patient can be discharged back into their community, “beyond-the-walls” to home or other neighborhood care site for post-acute care, rehabilitation, or therapy for continued care and restored well-being.

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