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Masking in 2024: A Response

Sensible Medicine

It may interfere with communicating compassion and empathy and make patient interactions more fraught for it. My hospital has instituted and removed masking for outpatient care several times now as respiratory infections have waned and waxed. It may let them hide their faces and emotions and be less awkward for it.

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Navigating the Complexities of Social Admissions in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

These notices play a crucial role in transparently communicating to patients the possibility that they may need to assume the financial responsibility of the care provided if Medicare does not extend coverage to specific services. Observation vs Outpatient in a Bed After the end of medically necessary services (i.e.

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Common Myths About Medical Assistants

Scrubs

Myth: Medical Administrative Assistants Don’t Need Medical Knowledge While they may not provide clinical care, medical administrative assistants must have a basic understanding of medical terminology, procedures, and regulations. These settings include hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and outpatient care centers.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kendra Coles

Minority Nurse

For 17 years, she has been dedicated to women’s services and has a wealth of knowledge in managing inpatient and outpatient obstetric care. She also has a knack for communication and team empowerment. My clinical experiences include caring for patients in Labor and Delivery, Mother, Baby, and Nursery.

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Workforce Shortages and Health Care Cost Pressures Inspire RSNA 2023 (and yes, AI’s in the mix, too)

Health Populi

The radiologist as doctor The radiologist as protector The radiologist as communicator The radiologist as innovator and scientist, and, The radiologist as teacher. Two of these feel newer and deserve calling out — that of “protector” and “communicator.”

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Exploring a Career as an EKG Technician: A Vital Role in Healthcare

New York Medical Career Training Center

Their communication skills are also very good, enabling them to explain all procedures conducted on the patient smoothly and reassuringly, particularly to anxious patients. This profession provides the scope to work in varied healthcare environments, hospitals, private practice, outpatient care centers, and specialty clinics.

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Distinguishing HCAHPS From the Overall Customer Experience

Guideway Care

It includes 29 questions covering various aspects of healthcare, such as communication with nurses and doctors, hospital environment, pain management, and discharge information. Also, factors such as pre-hospitalization experiences, post-discharge follow-up, and outpatient care are not included in the HCAHPS survey.