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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. This limitation means that telehealth may not be suitable for all medical concerns.

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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. Losing Touch In far too many provider-patient encounters, the art of communication is lost, seemingly forgotten in the rush of things to do. We stare at our computer screens and fail to make eye contact.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. SOAP notes can help you stay on-track during appointments with patients and quickly complete your notetaking after the session has ended.

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Medical Assistant Programs

Southern Careers Institute

Patient assessments: You may need to obtain a patient’s medical history, check their vital signs, perform a physical exam, and more. Clerical and administrative duties: You will need to answer phones, respond to emails, schedule appointments, and greet patients.

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What It’s Like to Work as a Podiatrist’s Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

Regarding administrative work, podiatrist’s assistants often oversee ordering, organizing, and storing supplies, restocking exam rooms, setting up instruments, and sterilizing equipment.

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

As a medical assistant, you’ll likely handle both administrative and clinical duties.

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The Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Medical Scribe

MedVA

A virtual medical scribe is someone who writes down what a doctor and patient say and does during an appointment. Since they are not in the exam room, virtual scribes are less of a bother. Patients feel at ease during physical exams and don’t feel shy or worried about talking about their private lives.