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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Emerging RN Leader

JANUARY 24, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was reminded again this week in talking with new managers about how important leadership boundaries are today. So many leaders feel under intense pressure to be all things for staff, but leadership roles are unsustainable without boundaries. Nurse manager recruitment and retention is a critical challenge. […] The post Boundaries in Leadership Roles appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nursing has long held a top spot in Gallup polls of most-trusted professions, and a recent survey gave nurses another professional boost. A Gallup 2023 Health and Healthcare survey , conducted Nov. 1-21, landed nurses at the top of the list of excellence of care. Eighty-two percent of survey respondents to the Gallup poll reported that nurses provide “excellent or good” medical care.

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Medbridge

JANUARY 23, 2024

During a recent webinar, MedBridge sat down with Jonathan Jean-Pierre, COO of Ivy Rehab, to discuss Ivy’s hybrid approach to physical therapy, which is centered on the philosophy that in-person care and the provider-patient relationship are still critical to patient success. In this article, we’ll explore how organizations like Ivy Rehab are using a hybrid […] The post The Future of Physical Therapy Is Hybrid: An Interview With Ivy Rehab on Digital MSK Care appeared first on MedBridge Blog

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Scrubs

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the bustling corridors of a hospital or a private clinic, healthcare professionals often face a daunting avalanche of paperwork. Agendas are filled to the brim, and stacks of patient records teeter on desks, demanding attention. Amidst this chaos enters a hero—the healthcare document scanner , a tool that is fast becoming as essential to healthcare practices as stethoscopes and scrubs.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 20, 2024

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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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Health Populi

JANUARY 24, 2024

For health care, AI can benefit diagnosis and clinical care, address paperwork and bureaucratic duplication and waste, accelerate scientific research, and personalize health care direct-to-patients and -caregivers. On the downside, risks of AI in health care can involve incomplete or false diagnoses, inaccuracies and errors in cleaning up paperwork, exacerbate differential access to scientific knowledge, and exacerbate health disparities, explained in the World Health Organization’s (WHO)

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 20, 2024

Like many people, I am addicted to a little puzzle game offered daily by the New York Times. I’m so addicted that I’ve started to create ones for my family while I swim. (Which is fun until I get feedback, which tends to be both harsh and correct). So… here is a medically themed one for our subscribers.

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 23, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ken Perez, healthcare marketing, strategy and policy consultant The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to give safety-net providers—those that deliver a significant level of both healthcare and other health-related services to […] The article The South Carolina District Court’s Ruling On the Definition of a 340B Patient appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Emerging RN Leader

JANUARY 21, 2024

The following is a guest blog by Dr. Angela Prestia about her new book (the first of its kind) on becoming a CNO. Becoming the CNO: Science, The Stories, The Truth. Angela S. Prestia PhD MSN RN NE-BC As a novice nurse leader, I could have only hoped for a book that would have helped […] The post Becoming the CNO appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

As Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week comes to a close, nurses interested in this career or already working as a CRNA are celebrated for the work they do and the dedication to their patients. As the primary professional organization for CRNAs, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) sponsors the annual CRNA Week and supports nurses in this specialty.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ratings of honesty and ethics in professions have fallen down in the U.S., we find the Gallup Poll’s annual assessment of rankings for occupations that touch peoples’ lives in America. Each year for over a decade, nurses have ranked highest in this survey, representing the most-trusted profession working in America. However, even nurses’ ethic-equity has dropped in the hearts and minds of Americans over the past four years, falling 7 percentage points from a high of 85% of citi

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 22, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Have you heard about the ultrasonic pocket devices that connect to your phone and that are 50 times less expensive than hospital machines? Or did you notice that virtual reality expedites cures in rehab centers? […] The article Tech Innovations that Will Revolutionize the Healthcare Industry In 2024 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

JANUARY 26, 2024

Whose responsibility it is to obtain informed consent? Informed consent is a fundamentally important concept in medical law. “Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about care,” according to the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics. 1 “The process of informed consent occurs when communication between a patient and physician results in the patient’s authorization or agreement to u

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

When new graduate nurses enter the labor market, many will clamor for the chance to land a position in new nurse residency programs. Presented as a game that only a lucky few can win, new nurse residencies provide great career-launching benefits for a small cohort of novice nurses. Meanwhile, their less fortunate new grad colleagues take positions where they may be subject to extremely poor (or veritably nonexistent) precepting and essentially set up to sink or swim.

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Accepted Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

There are approximately 300 accredited PA (physician assistant) schools in the United States. In the most recent application cycle, these schools received more than 27,000 applications. The matriculation rate for PA schools hovers near 30%, which is lower than the approximate 40% matriculation rate for medical schools. Is becoming a PA a competitive process?

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Electronic Health Reporter

JANUARY 20, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In today’s dynamic healthcare landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions is becoming increasingly crucial. Healthcare organizations need to balance superior patient care with operational complexities. The adoption of AI presents a transformative opportunity, […] The article Why Healthcare Organizations Are Embracing AI Solutions appeared first on electronichealthrep

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Pulmonology Advisor - Practice Management

JANUARY 26, 2024

Whose responsibility it is to obtain informed consent? Informed consent is a fundamentally important concept in medical law. “Patients have the right to receive information and ask questions about recommended treatments so that they can make well-considered decisions about care,” according to the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics. 1 “The process of informed consent occurs when communication between a patient and physician results in the patient’s authorization or agreement to u

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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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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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Medical Terminology Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Lung Sound Word Jumble Use the cartoon and clues from the word jumble to find the medical term for a lung sound. Cartoon by Brian Brooks Word Jumble by Chris Costa Click here for information on the ANSWER. Listen to the actual sound. [link] More information on lung sounds. If you liked this cartoon word jumble, you might like to try others. It is a fun, fast way to review a medical term.

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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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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 24, 2024

As in most things, getting off to a good start as a nurse can help ensure a long, successful, and satisfying career. With nursing shortages and nurse burnout still taking a tremendous toll on the profession, hospitals must do all they can to ensure new nurses have the tools to succeed. Organizations help ensure success for new nurses through nurse residency programs, also called transition to practice or new grad programs.

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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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Health Prime

JANUARY 24, 2024

The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution, developing new tools and strategies to enhance physician performance and patient satisfaction. These ongoing industry trends can also facilitate physicians’ tasks, allowing them to focus on patients while ensuring proper revenue collection. The year 2024 is no exception. The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with financial pressures on medical practices and the rapid adoption of technology and digitalization, are contin

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2024

Nurses gain clinical and academic experience throughout their careers, all of which combine to form a foundation of essential skills. As the nursing industry continues its drive to have most of its workforce prepared with a baccalaureate degree or higher, many RNs are looking to RN-to-BSN programs. Whether a nurse has been in the field for 5 or 35 years, or is a nursing student considering the best path, baccalaureate degree programs offer additional training in areas that develop critical think

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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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MedQuest College

JANUARY 24, 2024

The path of a dental assistant’s career holds the potential for significant growth and contribution to the healthcare field. If you’re curious about the fundamental skills required for this profession, let’s explore the core essential skills that not only position you as an indispensable member of the dental team but also pave the way for a career in the dental field.

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