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Negotiating the physician identity in an era of complexity and connectivity (Part 1)

Sensible Medicine

These suspicions are not baseless as a 2023 Elsevier survey suggests a majority of trainees are struggling to imagine themselves shouldering a career in direct patient care. To go about patient care alone in today’s world is to never sleep, make innumerable mistakes, and fail your patient(s) time and time again.

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3 Old-School Nursing Methods That Need to Go Away

Scrubs

But sometimes, medical facilities and the nurses that work there can fall a bit behind on the most up-to-date approaches to patient care. Today, there are more reliable methods that are actually recommended for measuring the severity of asthma: Pulse oximetry , which should be measured during triage. Peak flow meters.

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How Physicians Can Use AI to Streamline Their Work

Mobius MD

Specifically, we’ll discuss how AI can: Automate Clinical Documentation Support Clinical Decision-Making Triage Patient Communication Diagnose Medical Images Automate Routine Tasks Each topic includes a Software Spotlight, highlighting practical tools that illustrate AI’s impact in real-world settings.

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4 Phases of Emergency Management for Hospitals and Health Systems

Relias

Every hospital should have a comprehensive disaster response plan that includes communication protocols, patient evacuation procedures, and contingency plans for service continuity. Ensure clear communication: Keep staff, patients, and the community informed throughout the disaster using established communication protocols.

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AI is Transforming Healthcare Behind the Scenes

Mobius MD

When healthcare systems deploy AI to run more smoothly, clinicians experience fewer disruptions and can focus on what matters: patient care. Supply chains may seem distant from a physician’s role in healthcare, but functioning supply chains reduce procedural delays and patient care disruptions.

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Key Applications of AI in Healthcare

Mobius MD

Doctors who spend less time on paperwork have more time for patients and report less burnout. Virtual Health Assistants – Virtual assistants can handle routine patient queries, triage symptoms, provide medication reminders, and even schedule appointments.

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The BMA’s safe working advice: good practice or a headache for PMs?

Practice Index

The BMA’s guidance recommends a cap of 25 patient contacts (including by phone, online or in person) per GP per day, backed by 15-minute consultation times, a shift intended to provide better care and reduce burnout. Additionally, it encourages practices to cease non-contractual services to focus on core patient care.