Scrubs

JANUARY 25, 2024

Beyond the advancements in medical technology and procedures, there is a growing recognition of the importance of mental and emotional well-being in patient recovery and overall health. This article delves into how formal education in counseling can profoundly benefit medical professionals, thereby enriching their practice and patient relationships.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

IV Nurse Day is honored every year on January 25, and the day helps spread awareness of the work infusion nurses do. Minority Nurse recently caught up with Danielle Jenkins, MBA, BSN, RN, CRNI, and president elect of the Infusion Nurses Society. Jenkins offered her perspective on a career as an infusion nurse and what keeps her so dedicated to this specialty.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Psychedelics have the potential to treat chronic conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), fibromyalgia, and various behavioral health conditions, yet psychedelics are not like traditional pharmaceuticals. The mode of administration often involves a psychotherapy component, necessitating a closer patient-physician relationship and making risk management crucial.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Recent nursing school graduates account for the highest number of registered nurses available for recruitment in U.S. hospitals. Yet, they leave the profession at a higher rate than long-term nurses. Many become stressed when they find themselves unprepared for the realities of clinical practice. Many experience additional stresses if they have relocated to a city without friends, are unfamiliar with the local culture, and need more time to explore their new surroundings.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 25, 2024

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KevinMD.com

JANUARY 25, 2024

Psychological distress. In 2021, 40% of high school students felt sad and hopeless, 20% seriously considered suicide, and 10% attempted it, with suicides among young people hitting their highest rates ever, though they fell in 2022. Since the greatest increase was before 2017, we can’t really blame the pandemic. And some “innovative” approaches for combatting … Read more… Pandemic aftermath: Navigating a new normal in health, education, and social dynamics originall

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Valant

JANUARY 25, 2024

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) released updates for 2024 related to behavioral health, which went into effect October 1, 2023. This year’s changes include revisions to coding regulations for certain conditions. These revisions help practitioners communicate more accurately about patient diagnoses. The following changes will affect mental health coding: hepatolenticular degeneration (formerly E83.0, now E83.01) Parkinson’s disease (formerly G20, now G2

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Practice Builders

JANUARY 25, 2024

In an era when patients are empowered to be as active in the healthcare field as possible, their collective voice resonates louder than ever. They actively engage in their healthcare, asking questions and asserting their right to access medical records. While their confidence grows, let’s not overlook the courage it takes to make that initial call—an outreach driven by a bodily concern.

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Northwest Suburban College

JANUARY 25, 2024

Time management is a critical skill for students pursuing a healthcare education, particularly those enrolled in Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician programs. Balancing rigorous coursework, hands-on training, and personal responsibilities can prove challenging for students endeavoring to excel in their studies while maintaining a fulfilling personal life and self-care routine.

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Relias

JANUARY 25, 2024

Motivational Interviewing is an important technique in the field of behavior change and therapeutic communication. Originally developed by psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, motivational interviewing has evolved into a widely adopted approach for facilitating positive changes in individuals. What is motivational interviewing? At its core, motivational interviewing is a client-centered, collaborative conversation that seeks to strengthen an individual’s motivation for cha

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Northwest Suburban College

JANUARY 25, 2024

Empowering patients through education is a crucial aspect of providing comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare. Effective patient education promotes understanding, encourages engagement in healthcare decisions, and fosters a stronger provider-patient relationship. Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals and patients, playing an integral role in delivering vital information that can improve healt

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KevinMD.com

JANUARY 25, 2024

A groundbreaking discovery in pain management could revolutionize how we treat chronic pain. In a report from a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at New York University, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Pittsburgh, have announced the discovery of a novel medication that could treat centralized Read more… Euphoria-free pain relief: A gabapentin alternative you’ve been waiting for?

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DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

The pillars of a healthy nurse patient relationship The nurse-patient relationship is an important part of providing compassionate patient care. This type of connection, referred to as a therapeutic relationship, has the potential to drastically improve patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes. Three main characteristics help cultivate this strong bond: trust, communication, and empathy between the parties involved, nurses and patients alike.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 25, 2024

Target announced that the retail chain would grow its aisles of wellness-oriented products by at least 1,000 SKUs. The products will span the store’s large footprint, going beyond health and beauty reaching into fashion, food, home hygiene and fitness. The title of the company’s press release about the program also included the fact that many of the products would be priced as low as $1.99.

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