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Nurse with Medical Marijuana Card Fired After Failing Drug Test

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A nurse at the Cass County Jail in Fargo, North Dakota recently lost her job after failing a mandatory drug test even though she has a valid medical marijuana card. She received her medical marijuana card from neighboring Minnesota where medical weed is legal. So, can nurses use medical marijuana?

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Nursing Quiz to Test Your Medical Skills

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If you are a practicing nurse, use this nursing quiz to test your knowledge of basic medicine. /34 avg 481 Created on August 16, 2022 Nursing Quiz to Test Your Medical Skills 1 / 34 A nurse is caring for a patient with MRSA, so wearing a gown and gloves. 34 12 votes, 1.9 can of juice 12 oz. can of juice 8 oz. can of juice 4 oz.

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What The DTC Testing and Wearables Wave Means For Your Next Doctor’s Visit 

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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. By Dr. Salvatore Viscomi, chief medical officer, GoodCell, and an attending physician at Baystate Health. The article What The DTC Testing and Wearables Wave Means For Your Next Doctor’s Visit appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Do I Really Need That? Patients Wary of Conflicts of Interest in Healthcare

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However, much of that spending may not be medically necessary. Providers are typically paid for each test and procedure they perform, which can lead to a conflict of interest, especially when patients have to foot the bill. Find out why medically unnecessary care is on the rise and what patients can do to protect themselves.

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Transparency in Healthcare: How Consumers Are Taking Control of Their Medical Information

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Getting access to your medical records isn’t always easy. Under HIPAA’s privacy rule, all patients have the right to inspect, review, and receive a copy of their medical records and billing records that are held by health plans and health care providers. However, state laws and provider regulations can complicate this process.

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Why Point of Care Testing (POCT) Is On The Rise In The Medical World 

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This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. There was a time when the only way a patient could receive comprehensive diagnostic medical tests was through a laboratory. The article Why Point of Care Testing (POCT) Is On The Rise In The Medical World appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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ED Nurses on How to Ask Tough Questions When Someone’s Life is on the Line

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Every second counts when someone is having a medical emergency, and two nurses are sharing their tips on how to get necessary information from a patient when they’re struggling to communicate. They underwent various diagnostic tests, all of which came back negative. Are they allergic to any medications?

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