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Doctors need to stop speculating about Kate Middleton

Sensible Medicine

Last week, Kate Middleton announced she had cancer, which was found during abdominal surgery, and was receiving ‘preventive chemotherapy’ That’s as vague as it gets, and no good doctor would assume anything about a person’s medical history from that. Enter the latest cycle of uninformed doctors.

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Do You Have Access to Your Medical Records?

Scrubs

A patient may want to obtain a copy of their medical records if they plan on seeing a new doctor or getting a second opinion. Others may want to double check their records to get a better sense of their current health status and medical history. New Study Shows 83% of Leading U.S.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

Key Applications of AI in Healthcare Here are some of the most important ways in which AI is already impacting hospitals and clinics: Diagnosing Medical Images – AI analyzes medical images effectively, which can improve diagnostic accuracy. The biggest concern may be data privacy and security.

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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

Old-fashioned doctors spend whatever time it takes to obtain a good medical history and physical examination. The history and physical exam is not something to be fetishized but something to be recognized as a time saver.

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Home Is Where the Health Is, CareMore Health (And Most People) Believe

Health Populi

One-half of consumers also believe people would be more likely to be healthier longer with care delivered at home, and nearly half of people also think people could be more adherent to medical advice and less stressed in the process.

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What does a hospital pharmacy technician do?

NHA Now

Pharmacy technician employers can be grouped into four main categories: community pharmacies (retail pharmacies), specialty pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies and hospital pharmacies. However, the day-to-day tasks of a pharmacy technician in a hospital are unique to that environment. Train new technicians and research pharmacy staff.

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Records Management: Updating and maintaining accurate patient records, including documenting symptoms, medical histories, and treatment procedures. Hospitals: Within hospital pediatric departments, they support the medical staff in treating young patients.