Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

As part of this paradigm shift, Medical Assistants have emerged as crucial assets in promoting health and wellness, particularly in primary care settings. Today’s Medical Assistants wear many hats, working collaboratively with physicians and other medical professionals to deliver high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The January 2020 Health Affairs published a paper on Primary Care Physicians’ Role in Coordinating Medical and Health-Related Social Needs in Eleven Countries. Primary care is performed and managed by a personal physician often collaborating with other health professionals, and utilizing consultation or referral as appropriate.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 28, 2024

These professionals have experienced an expansion in their scope of practice, taking on more tasks that were once solely performed by pharmacists, such as medication administration, patient counseling, and medication therapy management. Let’s explore some key areas where the Pharmacy Technician profession is expanding.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

New mental health medications are often more effective, while also offering fewer and/or less severe side effects. It is important for prescribers and other mental health professionals to stay informed about the latest medications so they can share the information with colleagues and make the right decisions for patients.

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Mobius MD

MAY 15, 2024

Team documentation is a process where non-physician team members assist with visit notes, entering orders and referrals, reconciling medications, and preparing prescriptions during a patient visit. Non-physician team members can include clinical staff like medical assistants or nurses and non-clinical staff like dedicated scribes.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, among patients familiar with AI, 60% feel comfortable with visiting a medical practice that uses AI. Welcome to the new health literacy challenge the health care sector will have to deal with, and soon: lack of patients’ awareness of AI, its promises and pitfalls.

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MedAssistantEDU.org

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

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Health Populi

APRIL 18, 2023

Consider the key drivers of supply and demand in health care, globally, right now: On the medical delivery supply side, the shortage of staff is a limiting factor to continuing to deliver care based on the usual work-flows and payment models. And a growing cohort of young clinicians appear keen to be part of this new life- and work-flow.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 15, 2023

My current role is as the Clinical Nurse Specialist and ARNP for Renal, Dialysis, and Transplant at the University of Washington Medical Center. My role includes staff training, patient education, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. Every day and week vary some.

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Northwest Suburban College

MARCH 15, 2024

Today, Pharmacy Technicians are vital participants in supporting patient care by tackling new challenges, from medication management and telepharmacy to specialty pharmacy services and community outreach efforts.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Moreover, they empower patients to participate actively in their care, leading to fewer phone calls to the office, better adherence to treatment plans, and improved health outcomes. Patients have come to expect appointment reminders.

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Northwest Suburban College

MAY 16, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians act as vital team members in various healthcare settings, ensuring patients receive the medications they need while supporting pharmacists in providing exceptional care. Proper inventory management helps reduce medication errors, prevent drug shortages, and minimize waste.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

They also learn from clinical immersion experiences, mentoring, collaboration with other providers, and providing evidence-based treatments for rural or medically underserved clinics. Certified nurse-midwives will promote maternal health through patient education and increased access to providers.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Patient feedback plays an important role in the quest to achieve process improvement in medical practices. An article in the BMJ said that feedback on the patient’s experience, with the encouragement of the healthcare team to address identified problems, improves quality. Stay tuned to all the latest updates.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

These dedicated professionals work alongside pharmacists, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of medications to patients. Enhanced accuracy and reduced errors: With increased reliance on robotics and automation, Pharmacy Technicians can ensure accuracy in medication dispensing and reduce the likelihood of dosage errors.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 17, 2023

And with rising inflation and increasing medical costs, healthcare practices are feeling the strain. By unifying their communications systems, practices can enhance collaboration among healthcare professionals, improve patient engagement and satisfaction, streamline workflows, and ultimately achieve better health outcomes for their patients.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

MDT success in practice Patient feedback and involvement After implementing an MDT to manage a group of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, a GP practice actively sought patient feedback through surveys and focus groups. This recognition boosted morale and reinforced the team’s collaborative spirit.

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Practice Builders

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the context of healthcare content, ChatGPT can generate text that is not only informative but also tailored to specific medical topics. Healthcare professionals should articulate the purpose of content, such as educating patients about medical conditions or promoting new services.

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Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. Reducing medical errors can be a complex issue involving many factors.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 11, 2023

Nurse Alice ’ s education and personal experiences helped her become a well-respected and credible community health leader. She eventually landed opportunities on national platforms and in the news media to become a TV medical correspondent. We must jump into that sandbox, join the conversation, and collaborate.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

AUGUST 8, 2023

While, historically, providers have been financially compensated for the volume of services they provide, it has been increasingly recognized that a holistic view of patients’ health includes additional lifestyle factors and results in a healthier population while reducing the cost of care.

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Arkenea

JULY 5, 2024

AR/VR technologies also hold immense potential for surgical training, patient education, and therapeutic applications. Predicting protein structures accurately can accelerate the development of new medications and therapies, offering hope for conditions with limited treatment options.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2024

Virtual nursing is focused on the role, scope, and practice of nurses, who perform tasks such as triage, assessment, care coordination, medication management, chronic disease management, and patient education. They can prescribe medications, order tests, and refer patients to specialists.

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DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nurses should seek permission before entering a patient’s room and before delivering any medical assistance with courtesy. These caring practices are part of nursing values that generate assurance between personnel along with positive interactions among patients, paving the way to successful outcomes in building trust in nursing.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 4, 2021

” And in full disclosure right up-front, let me say that I paid for my airline ticket on United Airlines — and have received no compensation from either the airline or any other organization for writing this up.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

I have absolutely no distaste for patients educating themselves. I practice in an age of patient empowerment and knowledge that would have been inconceivable decades ago. I relish working collaboratively with informed patients. I would also know the patient’s values. Good medicine is often boring.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

One of the most critical aspects of oncology nursing is the comprehensive support provided to patients and their families. Oncology nurses offer not only medical care but also emotional support and education on cancer and its treatments. Pediatric oncology nursing reaches past patient interaction within hospital settings.

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