Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

PT’s own appointments with me are mostly consumed by discussion about LT.  There have been previous admissions after which the patient did not make it to follow-up appointments. LT is an 87-year-old-man with presumed Alzheimer’s dementia. He is otherwise well, with only hypertension, well-controlled on one medication.

Hospice 313

Hospice Bookkeeping Follow-Up Appointments 313

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

” He left without making a follow up appointment and I never saw him again. This doesn’t mean snake oil and unnecessary tests and referrals. There was usually an ache or a pain that she was worried about; a medication side effect she thought she was having; interest in a new diagnostic test or advertised supplement.

Tests 283

Tests Diagnostics Follow-Up Scheduling 283

Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Tests Medication Appointments 52

Sensible Medicine

JUNE 30, 2023

He came to an appointment one Friday afternoon with chest pain. He had also had had a normal stress test a couple of years before. In her mid-70s, at a routine appointment, she mentioned an episode of vomiting followed by transient loss of consciousness. My work up was extensive including imaging, blood tests, and biopsies.

Hospital 246

Hospital Tests Scheduling Vital Signs 246

Practice Index

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Patients stressed by failing NHS admin NHS admin has become dysfunctional, leading to thousands of test results being lost and patient appointments becoming confused, according to a new study. 20% received appointment letters after the date of the appointment.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Discharges Appointments Hospital 52

Practice Index

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Appointments reach record high Practice appointments reached a record high in October. million appointments in the month, three million more than 12 months earlier, itself a record, according to new NHS England data. The Royal College of GPs said practices now deliver 30% more appointments than five years ago.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Follow-Up Insurance 52

Scrubs

JULY 21, 2023

The nurse advised him it would be cheaper if he went to a COVID testing place because ER will “test for everything”. Richard I’ve literally told my Practitioner that I refuse to do a test because I felt it was medically unnecessary. ? Took hubby to ER. Due to Covid he had to go in alone. Luckily, I didn’t find that nurse.

Tests 190

Tests Hospital Appointments Medication 190

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The device becomes a screening test or provides information to “promote wellness.” Perhaps the most well-known example happened when the nature of primary hyperparathyroidism changed with the advent of automated multi-channel chemistry tests. His HbA1c at a recent appointment was 5.5% (37 mmol/mol).

Tests 219

Tests Follow-Up Admissions Appointments 219

Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2024

Carotid dopplers are often done even though the test is definitively unnecessary in almost all cases. There is no financial incentive for doing another test or procedure or making another referral. As part of his evaluation, a doppler ultrasound of his carotid arteries is ordered. So why is it done?

Diagnostics 192

Diagnostics Collaboration Appointments Tests 192

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

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. Here is a closer look at 7 fast-growing entry level healthcare jobs in 2025 to consider for your next career move. Where Do They Work?

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Sterilization Medical Assistant Long Term Care 52

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 9, 2025

The day-to-day responsibilities of a Pediatric Medical Assistant can vary depending on the specific medical office or clinic, but typically include: Clinical Tasks: These involve taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, assisting with medical examinations, and performing simple laboratory tests.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Certification Vital Signs 52

We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

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.

Follow-Up 58

Follow-Up Appointments Physical Exams Vital Signs 58

MedQuest College

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

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.

Diagnostics 59

Diagnostics Medication Communication Follow-Up 59

Scrubs

JANUARY 4, 2024

It is also especially crucial nowadays, as technology further advances and more comprehensive eye tests are becoming more common. On top of this, traditional eye tests often focus solely on visual acuity, which measures the ability to see details at a distance.

Tests 147

Tests Follow-Up Appointments Scheduling 147

A Young Doctor's Journey

MARCH 10, 2025

I chose to start on Monday of a two-week period when I would be able to go in for all AM appointments. Otherwise, in most other cases, you go in for your appointment on the first or second day of your period, whenever that is.) Does insurance cover it? Mon (day 1!): essentially following all those generic pregnancy precautions.

Medication 52

Medication Appointments Follow-Up Insurance 52

Valant

JULY 24, 2024

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.

Medical History 98

Medical History Physical Exams Vital Signs Documentation 98

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Use pre-visit planning and pre-appointment lab testing to reduce time wasted on the review of follow-up results. Expand roles to allow nurses and medical assistants to manage preventative care and chronic health coaching under physician-written standing orders.

Documentation 59

Documentation Medical Assistant Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction 59

Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Triage Patient Communication Chatbots are very good at answering routine questions, triaging symptoms, and helping patients schedule appointments based on urgency. Using AI to direct patients to the right resources leads to fewer unnecessary appointments and a more efficient workflow for doctors.

Triage 52

Triage Documentation Appointments Diagnostics 52

Health Populi

OCTOBER 26, 2023

patients viewed their laboratory test results online in 2022. Well that gets to “the truth” found in test results, as shown here. Test results are far and away the most important online personal health information for consumers to access, consistent from 202.

Tests 103

Tests Medication Appointments Billing 103

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Source: Pixabay The Rise of Digital Healthcare Platforms With the widespread adoption of smartphones and internet access, patients are increasingly using digital tools to seek information, schedule appointments, and consult healthcare providers.

Medication 52

Medication Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Communication 52

Sensible Medicine

JULY 19, 2024

He is healthy, comes to the visit impeccably dressed, and knows exactly which tests are warranted – some which the doctor also recommends. Not only is our behavior at a doctor’s visit driven by our socialization; it is affected by everything else happening at a given appointment. What are we hoping for? How are we feeling?

Insurance 200

Insurance Appointments Medication Tests 200

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Alissa Knight , an expert on hacking and cybersecurity, conducted this research by first downloading 30 mHealth apps in collaboration with the companies, to do penetration testing of their apps and APIs. The test was conducted over two weeks with six months of static code analysis. Sidebar on “what is an ‘API?

HIPAA 118

HIPAA Tests Long Term Care Insurance 118

Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

This exam will test everything youve learned to determine whether you are prepared to become a medical assistant. They handle a range of administrative responsibilities to ensure that the facility runs smoothly and that patients receive the appropriate medical attention.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Sterilization Tests 52

Valant

JULY 16, 2024

Also called psychotherapy notes, these records help the provider keep track of what happened at each appointment. This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc.

HIPAA 98

HIPAA Documentation Appointments Follow-Up 98

Health Prime

MAY 9, 2024

These appointments are pivotal in identifying and addressing health concerns before they escalate, from screening for breast and cervical cancers to monitoring blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Appointments 105

Appointments Communication Medication Billing 105

ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Schedule appointments and answer phone calls. Perform basic lab tests and prepare samples for external labs. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Prepare for the next day’s appointments by reviewing the schedule and ensuring all necessary preparations are made.

Medical Assistant 52

Medical Assistant Medication Vital Signs Scheduling 52

CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

By leveraging CollabrateMD’s patient intake solutions, such as Appointment Scheduler and Electronic Forms, medical staff can transform their intake process into efficient patient-centric care, saving time and money.

Billing 84

Billing Insurance Hospital Medication 84

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We wait for the test results. Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. One aspect of being a healthcare consumer that can be most maddening is the hours of time spent waiting for things to happen. We wait to see the provider. We’re stalled in the emergency room waiting area.

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Discharges Physical Exams Hospital 52

Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2020

Six in ten people are open to health and wellness services via virtual channels, over half like the idea of remote monitoring linking with at-home devices, and 1 in 2 people would be open to routine appointments through telehealth. Nearly one-half would also be keen on mental health appointments and specialty visits for chronic conditions.

Appointments 139

Appointments HIPAA Documentation Tests 139

Health Populi

JULY 29, 2022

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. News & World Report named Mayo Clinic the #1 health system in the U.S.

Appointments 87

Appointments Follow-Up Scheduling Insurance 87

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Most health consumers expect providers to communicate about routine health care helping them track lab results, recommend and schedule preventive tests and screenings, text or online chat between appointments, and send reminders about taking medicines.

Communication 125

Communication Patient Experience Scheduling Appointments 125

Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When we tested a treatment for this rash in mice, a specific prescription strength poison ivy cream cleared it right up. Our doctor appointments always pivot into what we refer to as the “timeshare sales pitch.” The skin on your face feels like it is on fire and your hands swell. Your skin is turning a worrisome orange.

Hospital 198

Hospital Appointments Tests 198

Health Populi

APRIL 10, 2018

Among those patients who do access their EHR, the most important data sought were lab test results (for 92% of those who accessed their EHR), current list of medications (79%), summaries of their office visit (76%), and a list of health/medical problems 70%. The message: “Your prescription on your schedule!”

Tests 83

Tests Scheduling Appointments Patient Experience 83

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Patient-facing digital tools help patients with fairly basic tasks like making appointments, seeking doctors, and paying bills. The key findings in the survey of 136 health care executives were that: Digital health tools are a priority for half of the health system leaders.

Billing 96

Billing Medication Follow-Up Patient Experience 96

Practice Index

OCTOBER 31, 2024

To strengthen sector expertise, the CQC is appointing at least three chief inspectors to focus on primary care, hospitals and adult social care. The real test will be whether these adjustments reduce the administrative load or simply shift it around. A more detailed summary would be a better reflection of our efforts.” What lies ahead?

Hospital 52

Hospital Appointments Collaboration Tests 52

Sensible Medicine

MAY 31, 2023

Her outpatient follow-up appointments were scheduled; we had reviewed her safety plan; she felt well and ready to leave the hospital. Each treatment, test, and procedure need to be specified carefully and justified to the court, as we are not granted license to do whatever we want. Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication.

Discharges 240

Discharges Hospital Follow-Up Admissions 240

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Americans continue to trade-off wages for benefits, and especially healthcare benefits.

Long Term Care 116

Long Term Care Insurance Appointments Tests 116