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The Medical Assistant’s Role in Patient Education

Northwest Career College

Empowering Wellness Through Knowledge For current or aspiring medical assistants, understanding the significance of patient education is critical in providing exceptional care. Healthcare professionals’ willingness to invest time in patient education makes a significant impact on the patient experience and long-term health outcomes.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments.

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How Medical Assistants Are Shaping The Future of Healthcare

Northwest Career College

It may include taking patient vital signs, taking medical histories from patients, preparing patients for examination or procedure, administering medications, performing basic laboratory tests, and assisting in minor surgery.

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Radiation Safety Protocols

Northwest Career College

Radiography is an essential medical diagnostic tool that provides vital information about internal structures within the human body. However, ionizing radiation poses potential hazards in radiography, hence the call for strict safety procedures to protect patients and healthcare workers.

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Expert Spotlight: Nima Rad – Adding AI To The Toolbox To Boost Efficiency

Arkenea

AR/VR technologies also hold immense potential for surgical training, patient education, and therapeutic applications. For example, using AI to analyze radiology images improves diagnostic accuracy and speed, helping radiologists more efficiently identify conditions like tumors or fractures.

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New CE: Specialty Series

NHA Now

Understanding disease processes can provide clarity to the patient about his or her symptoms. Learning about disease processes will also help when providing patient education regarding how to manage symptoms when flareups occur. Diagnostic measures and treatments associated with the condition will also be explored.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) , laws and regulations granting NPs full practice authority enable NPs to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and certification without physician oversight. Scope of Practice Limitations.