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Technology in the Pharmacy: How It Impacts Pharmacy Technicians

Northwest Career College

Electronic Health Records The storage and sharing of patient information have revolutionized how healthcare providers interact with patients. EHRs allow pharmacy technicians to access patient records much quicker and promptly.

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The Role of Medical Assistants: Specializations, Certifications, and Tasks

WSMDA

General Medical Assistant Overview Medical assistants are responsible for a wide range of tasks that vary depending on the healthcare facility where they work. They also assist physicians during medical procedures and may provide patient education and support.

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Therapy Notes vs. Progress Notes

Valant

Progress notes, on the other hand, record information relevant to the patient’s treatment and response to treatment. This covers information such as diagnosis, symptoms, medical history, test results, treatment plan, progress at appointments, prescription medications, etc.

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Best Practices for Managing the Patient Intake Process at a Large Behavioral Health Practice

Valant

It ensures that important information is recorded for future reference and can be used as a baseline. A patient’s medical history, presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and any relevant psychosocial factors should all be documented. Electronic forms allow practices to collect patient information digitally.

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Key Tasks in a Dental Assistant’s Day

Northwest Suburban College

By being attentive and proactive, we improve the quality of care each patient receives, making their dental experience as pleasant as possible. Managing Patient Records and Appointments Keeping accurate patient records is one of our most important tasks as dental assistants.

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AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity: A Step Towards Robust Data Protection

Arkenea

In total, more than two million individuals had their Personal Health Information (PHI) compromised, which included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, insurance details, and medical history. Their misuse of a popular website tracking tool resulted in the data of three million patients being leaked in July 2022.

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Addressing Dental Assistant and Team Management Challenges

Northwest Career College

The dental assistant’s attitude and demeanor can set the tone for the patient’s visit. Apart from greeting patients, the dental assistant is responsible for reviewing the patient’s medical history and explaining the procedures involved in the visit.