We Care Online

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Improved Access to HealthCare One of the most significant advantages of telehealth is that it improves access to medical care, particularly for individuals in rural or underserved areas. This limitation means that telehealth may not be suitable for all medical concerns. Pros of Telehealth 1.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 25, 2020

In the Fear of Going Out Era spawned by the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients were loath to go to the doctor’s office for medical care, and even less keen on entering a hospital clinic’s doors. These included: A clinician’s lack of ability to conduct a physical exam (75% of older people concerned about this).

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Southern Careers Institute

MAY 13, 2024

Online Medical Assistant Programs With the plethora of choice out there, selecting the right career path is not an easy decision. Other careers within the health care industry include medical support jobs, such as medical assistants. Online medical assistant programs are the new frontier in education.

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Valant

JULY 24, 2024

The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Plan : Further diagnostic tests and other tasks are included here, along with proposed treatment including patient education, medications, further therapy, and so on.

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Prism Career Institute

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

If you were a military medic, you should consider using your knowledge and experience to become a medical assistant. Let’s learn more about how the Medical Assistant program at Prism Career Institute can help you further your career. What Is a Medical Assistant? Why Should You Become a Medical Assistant?

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Prism Career Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A medical assistant is an important member of a healthcare team. Medical assisting involves working alongside physicians or specialists while performing a variety of duties that impact the quality of care a patient receives. Qualified medical assistants can work in an assortment of specialties.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Plaintiffs often disclose medical experts to opine not only as to the diagnosis or prognosis of an injury or medical condition, but also as to whether the defendant’s actions caused plaintiff’s alleged injury/condition. In doing so, get the expert to distinguish between objective medical evidence (e.g., 3d 1037, 1054 (Utah App.

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MedVA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A virtual medical scribe is someone who writes down what a doctor and patient say and does during an appointment. You don’t need a college degree to be a medical scribe, but you usually do need to be certified. Like a courtroom stenographer, a medical scribe writes down everything that happens during the visit.

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 24, 2024

Medical dictation can shave off hours of documentation time each week if you have the correct workflow. One of the simplest yet least-discussed dictation best practices is to complete your dictation while you’re still in the exam room. Your history and physical exam will be more accurate and complete.

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Doximity

MARCH 12, 2024

Doximity GPT is creating a significant buzz in the medical community, and physicians are buzzing with excitement over how this innovative AI tool is revolutionizing their workflows. It's not just about getting tasks done; it's about enhancing patient care by freeing up valuable time.

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Prism Career Institute

MARCH 18, 2024

If you have a passion for helping others through the medical industry, a career as a nurse practitioner can be perfect for you. Nurse practitioners are in charge of completing various medical tasks around a healthcare institution. Students should gain experience in a wide array of medical settings before settling on their careers.

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Health Populi

JUNE 21, 2019

a year, PwC notes in their annual report, Medical cost trend: Behind the numbers 2020 from the firm’s Health Research Institute. Medical cost trend is the projected percent growth in healthcare costs over a year based on an equivalent benefit package from one year to the next. In the U.S.

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Mobius MD

AUGUST 22, 2024

Let’s review the benefits of mobile medical dictation and help you decide if real-time dictation is the right documentation workflow for your practice. Mobile medical dictation provides unparalleled flexibility Dictation is easier than ever in the digital era. Ask your colleagues Which of your fellow physicians uses medical dictation?

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Will Peach MD

APRIL 18, 2024

Many people find out they have the condition following an unrelated physical exam or by visiting their doctor after experiencing back pain. To conclusively diagnose scoliosis a doctor will perform a physical examination, a visual assessment, and a measurement of the curvature will be recorded using an instrument called a Cobb angle.

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Relias

JANUARY 24, 2024

physical, sexual, emotional) Change of medication or lack of medication for mental illness Receiving bad news from home or about their legal situation How to provide trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders To implement trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders, a multifaceted approach is essential.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 6, 2025

Medical students around the country recently celebrated the annual tradition of Match Day, where graduating students learn where they have “matched” for their residency training. They will be the first to be called/paged/alerted when something goes wrong on the medical wards. Adam Cifu This Substack is reader-supported.

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Accepted Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2024

They discuss the unique aspects of the Colorado Medical curriculum, including the new Trek curriculum, the importance of longitudinal integrated clerkships, and the various tracks available for students. Dr. SooHoo emphasizes the competitive nature of medical school admissions and the holistic review process used to evaluate applicants.

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 12, 2024

The first is from Nihar Rama, a medical student at the University of Chicago. I still remember the email notifying me I was accepted to medical school. Several years later, now deep into my medical education, I often reflect on my path. This feeling is not unique to medical trainees.

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Sensible Medicine

JULY 14, 2023

One of the many privileges of being a physician, and a professor of medicine at a “prestigious” medical school, is getting to talk to young people who are considering a career in medicine. After taking his history and doing his physical exam, I recommended HIV testing. I will address this to the future doctor.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I expect you to have the best grasp of your patients’ history of present illness, past medical history, and relevant social history. Data from the history and physical exam are critical and free. I, however, will be looking at the electronic medical record and will correct you every time you misspeak.

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Accepted Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

This post will walk you through the various avenues of medical school education, from reviewing what and how you’ll learn to making time for your health and personal growth. Learning opportunities at your medical school Whether you prefer studying in groups or alone, keep your personal learning style in mind. case-based) situation.

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Prism Career Institute

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Medical personnel are relied upon to provide high-quality care to patients and make doctor’s office or hospital visits go smoothly. One profession that takes on many different roles throughout a workday is a medical assistant. Even more, your hours may vary from shift to shift, resulting in an unconventional work schedule.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

MT’s multiple medical problems and poor functional status made him a poor candidate for any therapy. I’ll admit that I considered this near-delusional rambling, especially when I factored in his lack of symptoms and normal physical exam. The tumor progressed slowly and, month after month, he weakened but held on.

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MedQuest College

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

– Assisting in Examinations: Helping veterinarians conduct thorough physical exams by restraining animals and ensuring the safety of both the animal and the veterinary team. – Technical Proficiency: Operating medical equipment and performing various medical procedures with precision.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 6, 2023

MT’s multiple medical problems and poor functional status made him a poor candidate for any therapy. I’ll admit that I considered this near-delusional rambling, especially when I factored in his lack of symptoms and normal physical exam. The tumor progressed slowly and, month after month, he weakened but held on.

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Mobius MD

MAY 1, 2024

Physician burnout has become a significant problem, largely due to a growing administrative burden on medical professionals. Medical assistants (MAs) can also help prepare visit materials and handle follow-up tasks. Using the right medical practice software tools can improve the patient experience and save you hours every week.

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MedQuest College

AUGUST 23, 2024

Their duties often include: – Assisting with Medical Procedures: Vet techs prepare animals for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor anesthesia and assist during procedures, perform dental cleanings – Conducting Laboratory Tests: They collect samples (blood, urine, etc.) and perform diagnostic tests.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Doctors of a certain age tend to fetishize the physical exam. I think this is because learning the physical exam is an important part of the socialization of the doctor. Though with every passing day I feel more and more like part of the old guard, I can only give the exam a tepid defense.

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A Young Doctor's Journey

JANUARY 4, 2025

I have a blog post on Why Do Research in Medical School, and a lot of those reasons are valid for this too, even though the 'research' isn't as in-depth. " For now, all you have to do is save the MRN (medical record number) somewhere secure. And we'll learn together, as we go along. Lots of reasons.

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 21, 2024

” The Tasmanian study identified an at-risk cohort at birth, enrolling the parents in a program of one hospital interview and physical exam at 4 days, one home visit at 5 weeks (the only time “usual sleep position” was asked), and a phone interview at 10 weeks.

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Sensible Medicine

APRIL 4, 2025

There were ST elevations across all the precordial leads and signs of heart failure on physical exam. Even three decades ago when I started medical school, paternalism was a dirty word. Even on the medication, her liver function tests climbed and her kidney function declined. She was admitted to the hospital with an MI.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 30, 2019

This Health Affairs research published in 2015 made it clear that State spending on social health services builds citizens’ health beyond medical services. We gathered data through health risk appraisals and physical exams in government clinics for selected employees who opted into the research from the three agencies.

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