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Workforce Shortages and Health Care Cost Pressures Inspire RSNA 2023 (and yes, AI’s in the mix, too)

Health Populi

” As a protector, ESR notes that radiologists have key roles in ensuring and enhancing patient safety. This includes protecting patients from excessive, unjustified or inappropriate exposure to ionizing radiation, along with issues of optimization of imaging resources, informed consent, and of course, communication of results.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

Relias

However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. Despite its effectiveness, ketamine therapy requires careful oversight. and receive outpatient care from a licensed provider. Educating patients on proper medication use.

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Will Radiography Technologist Still Have a Job in Ten Years?

Northwest Career College

While medical technology is becoming increasingly advanced and most tasks are automated, a technician will be required to operate these machines while assuring patient safety. Job Security and Prospects Employment opportunities for medical imaging technologists are very stable and are likely to see great demand.

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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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Emerging Roles In Healthcare

CareerStep

Their dual expertise in patient care and office management allows facilities to operate efficiently. Why this role is emerging: With the rise of outpatient care centers, telemedicine, and primary care expansions, medical assistants help bridge gaps between patient care and office management.

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Primary care news round-up (10th to 16th April 2025)

Practice Index

Unlocking this potential combined with real-time patient feedback could end the unsustainable rise in health spending. Call for changes to outpatient care Radical changes to outpatient care could include more joint clinics between hospital doctors and GPs and community teams. In February, some 7.4