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Should Physicians Follow Hollywood's Script?

Sensible Medicine

EHR and tech companies are combining years of medical training and practice with data input (including vital signs, physical exam findings, labs) to generate diagnoses and plans for patients via algorithms. It also serves as the basis for algorithms to support the AI revolution.

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Doctors’ tributes to nurses in real life

Scrubs

Humble Brilliance “In our training, doctors are so separated from nursing staff that we don’t really get to appreciate their input until we’re independently practicing,” says Anita Swamy, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist and the medical director of diabetes at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Petersburg, Fla.,

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How Philips Has Pivoted In the COVID-19 Pandemic: Connected Care From Hospital to Home

Health Populi

I’d interviewed Roy at CES 2020 in Las Vegas in January to catch up on consumer health developments, and the March meeting was going to cover Philips’ innovations on the hospital and acute care side of the business, as well as to learn more about Roy’s new role as head of Connected Care.

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7 Fast Growing Entry Level Healthcare Jobs for 2025

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Assistants perform both administrative tasks like scheduling appointments and clinical duties such as taking patient vital signs, assisting with examinations, and preparing treatment rooms. Medical Assistants work in healthcare settings such as clinics, hospitals, and doctor’s offices. Where Do They Work?

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Hospital at Home: Prospects and Challenges, and Learnings from Best Buy Health

Health Populi

In some parts of the world, such as Australia and Norway, “in-person at-home acute care has gained signification traction and has been offered in most hospitals for over 15 years,” the authors note. Hospitals are not logisticians (with apologies to the materials management folks working hard out there in health systems).

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5 Healthcare Jobs That Don’t Require A Degree

ACI Medical & Dental School

Job Outlook: 15% growth by 2033 ( BLS ) Median Salary in New Jersey: $42,000/year ( ZipRecruiter ) Key Responsibilities: Taking vital signs. They often work in hospitals, laboratories, or blood donation centers. They assist with basic tasks such as bathing, feeding, repositioning, and monitoring vital signs.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

The Role of an Emergency Care Nurse Emergency care nurses typically work in the emergency department (ED) of hospitals, where their primary responsibility is to assess and treat patients experiencing acute medical conditions. Continuous monitoring of patients is another vital aspect of the job.