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Friday Reflection 27: The Poor Historian

Sensible Medicine

Many a medical trainee has been humiliated on morning rounds after proclaiming that their presentation was wanting because the “patient was a poor historian.” ” Any attending worth her white coat will respond in one of the following ways: “There are no poor historians, just poor history-takers.”

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What is Automation in Healthcare? A Guide to Streamlining Operations 

CollaborateMD

Some benefits of automation in healthcare include: Improving patient scheduling and lessening the load of clerical work. Well-trained AI algorithms can use natural language processing (NLP) to identify which medications belong in the patient’s medical history. Reducing no-shows.

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What It’s Like to Work as a Podiatrist’s Medical Assistant

Prism Career Institute

They may also be responsible for: Greeting patients Scheduling appointments Updating patient files When it comes to clinical duties, podiatric medical assistants often take patient’s vital signs, obtain the patient’s medical history, perform physical exams, and discuss treatment procedures with the patient.

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Complete Guide for Mobile EHR App Development

Arkenea

The electronic health record (EHR) lies at the heart of this transformation, providing a comprehensive, real-time digital view of a patient’s medical history. Increased Efficiency and Productivity Mobile EHR apps streamline routine tasks such as patient scheduling, charting, prescription writing, and billing.

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Beyond Hospitals: Where Else Can Medical Assistants Work?

Prism Career Institute

Typically, medical assistants will be asked to perform a mix of clinical and administrative work. Clinical Duties Medical assistants may be asked to perform the following clinical duties: Record patients’ symptoms and update medical histories Measure vital signs (i.e.,

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

Explore the Medical Assistant Program at Prism Career Institute If you’re interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant, the medical assistant program at Prism Career Institute is a great place to start. This externship lets students gain real-world experience and get hands-on training in the industry.

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RETAIL PHARMACY VS INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY

CareerStep

Working in a hospital pharmacy may involve going on rounds with the doctor or medical students if the particular hospital does rounds, according to Jesie Davenport , CPhT, pharm tech academic lead, and instructor. Institutional, or hospital pharmacy, involves less public interaction.