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Health Care Planning for 2022 – Start with a Pandemic, Then Pivot to Health and Happiness

Health Populi

Continue to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and the self-care routines such as masking with effective facial coverings and physical distancing, along with testing. As we all enter 2022, we can all use a dose of joy and self-compassion. And best of all… you can self-prescribe these remedies.

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Why Attribution Bias Might be the Costliest Bias

Sensible Medicine

Attribution bias in medicine occurs when symptoms are attributed to an unrelated diagnosis or test result. Inappropriate procedures, costly admissions, and unnecessary downstream testing stemmed from incidental findings and unimportant lab abnormalities, many of which originated from a primary care office.

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5 Side Gigs for Healthcare Professionals

We Care Online

Clinical trials test new medical treatments, drugs, or procedures for safety and effectiveness in humans. Balancing these roles with their primary responsibilities may require careful planning, but the rewards both tangible and intangible make the effort worthwhile. How do clinical trials work?

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High-Demand Skills for Medical Trainees

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

Healthcare training in North Carolina emphasizes the development of strong decision-making skills, empowering trainees to evaluate patient needs and implement appropriate care plans efficiently. With training, trainees learn how to operate complex machinery, conduct accurate testing, and maintain meticulous records.

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Some Surrogate Endpoints Are Fine

Sensible Medicine

Another name for this is advance care planning. It includes a) clarifying a patient’s understanding of their illness and its treatments, b) understanding their goals of care and c) learning what is important to them. And that is why so many people end up suffering from non-beneficial care at end of life.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

For instance, patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension can have regular virtual check-ins with their doctors to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to their care plans. Cost Savings Telehealth can lead to cost savings for both patients and providers.

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Exploring the Different Types of Cancer Navigators

Guideway Care

They focus on the clinical aspects of patient care, including coordinating tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments. Clinical navigators work closely with oncologists and other specialists to ensure the clinical care plan is executed smoothly and efficiently.

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