MedQuest College

APRIL 26, 2024

Two common career paths in healthcare are medical assisting and nursing. While both professions involve patient care and assisting healthcare providers, there are distinct differences between the two. Scope of Practice One of the primary differences between medical assistants and nurses is their scope of practice.

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Health Populi

MAY 20, 2020

. “Delaying procedures, reducing spending on preventive care and chronic care, and decreasing adherence to medications may have negative long-term impacts on health status, although the extent is unknown,” PwC notes. 34% looked for more over-the-counter medications. 21% skipped elective procedures.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The Vanderbilt-led study will build on the burgeoning national effort to unite ICU clinicians and primary care providers in providing comprehensive care for patients starting when they are discharged from the ICU and continuing through transitional outpatient care. The post Vanderbilt Nursing Professor Receives $3.6M

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Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

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Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. Reducing medical errors can be a complex issue involving many factors. Understanding the scope of patient safety in nursing is the first step toward reducing the risk of medical errors. How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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