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Universal Depression Screening Leads to Unnecessary Harm

Sensible Medicine

The USPSTF claims "screening interventions" decrease the prevalence of depression at six-month follow-up by an odds ratio of 0.60. This number is surprising when we consider the following: A meta-analysis of six RCTs found the benefit of SSRIs, compared to placebo, to be small and statistically insignificant at six months.

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The AI Doctor Will Message You Now

Sensible Medicine

I’ve been following the general conversations and have been particularly interested in AI’s potential to improve diagnostic performance. The test characteristics of most data from the history is poor. I started with a steroid two years ago, but the pain was too severe and I ended up with an injection in my back.

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Artificial Intelligence can be the Catalyst for Transformative Change at NIH

Sensible Medicine

Dr. Bhattacharya’s appointment was partly to prevent a repeat scenario. Traditionally, NIH (and science in general) identifies priorities by looking at historical burdens of diseases or by following the leads of existing research. This resulted in an incomplete response rather than a holistic, data-driven strategy.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Convenience and Time Savings Telehealth appointments save time for both patients and healthcare providers. Rather than sitting in a waiting room or spending hours commuting to and from appointments, patients can log into a video call from their home, office, or even while traveling.

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Duties and Responsibilities for Entry-Level Medical Assistants

Prism Career Institute

It’s also crucial to maintain patient confidentiality and follow Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. They also may work with a patient to schedule any follow-up appointments. This can be done by having up-to-date documentation, such as a CPR certification.

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Manage your EHR inbox more effectively with these tips

Mobius MD

For the average PCP seeing 20 patients per day, that adds up to over 13 hours per week. Forwarding urgent messages to a triage nurse can help determine whether a patient needs an appointment, urgent care, or an ER visit. Standardized message templates can speed up replies to common inquiries, like prescription refills and test results.

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Building Trust and Empathy in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

MedQuest College

Patients often arrive for sonography appointments feeling vulnerable, anxious, or unsure about their condition. – Patient Compliance: Building trust encourages patients to follow through with recommendations or additional testing. As a sonographer, your demeanor and communication can help ease their concerns.