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The moment I knew I was meant to be a nurse

Scrubs

I picked up the spoon and fed my father. Watching the Cherokee-sponsored “A Nurse I Am” movie reminded me of my initial resolve following my father’s stroke. His care is for more than her vital signs at the moment—it is for her mental state also. I took initiative.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

Once in the emergency department, nurses conduct quick evaluations of patients, checking vital signs, gathering medical histories, and performing physical examinations. Continuous monitoring of patients is another vital aspect of the job. These assessments are essential for determining the appropriate course of action.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Improved Patient Engagement and Follow-Up Telehealth can improve patient engagement by making it easier for individuals to follow up with their healthcare providers. For many people, traditional in-person follow-up appointments can feel burdensome, leading to missed visits and gaps in care.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Clinical Duties: Take patient vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, height, weight). Educate patients about managing their health conditions and following physician instructions. Afternoon: Follow-Up: Call patients to remind them of upcoming appointments. Document medical histories and reason for the visit.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

Objective : Vital signs, results of physical exams, completion of inventories/instruments, and other actual observations such as the patient’s mood, behavior, appearance, and statements, when pertinent to treatment. It may be appropriate to say that more data and follow-up sessions are needed.

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Damon Broyles

EvidenceCare

Patients now have convenient access to healthcare professionals for routine check-ups, follow-ups, and chronic disease management. Healthcare providers can monitor patients’ vital signs and intervene promptly if concerning trends emerge.

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Physicians Lean In to Digital Health, Especially Telehealth and Remote Monitoring

Health Populi

physicians, follows up AMA’s research conducted in 2016 and largely reflects the original questionnaire to be able to understand real changes among doctors’ use of tech in practice. This survey, conducted in 2019 among 1,359 U.S. Readings are visible to patients and transmitted to the physician’s office.