Patient portals are healthcare related online application that allow patients to interact and communicate with healthcare providers‚ such as physicians and hospitals. Typical portal service is available on the internet at all hours of the day and night. Some patient portals applications exist as stand-alone web sites and sell their services to health care providers. Other portal applications are integrated into existing web site of a health care provider. Still others are modules added onto an
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I recently admitted a 59 year old male with suicidal ideation. As I was assessing my patient‚ he told me that he was a type 2 diabetic who checks his bloodsugars with meals and uses Insulin for coverage. He was concerned that his readings at home have been elevated and has not had an appetite for the last two days. I used the glucometer to check his chemstick which was 285. I called the admitting doctor and the Hospitalist to report my findings and the result of the bloodsugar. As a nursing
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Memorial Hospital Case Study Abstract Memorial Hospital Case Study uses a series of communication between different level and functional hospital employees to paint a picture of how this hospital operates. This paper will analyze and summarize key characteristics underlining the organization structure‚ management style and leadership‚ identify major challenges and recommend workable solutions. Analysis Organization 14 department heads report to the president directly. “Coordination
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I think patient dehumanization happens because it is hard for the doctor or nurses to see someone suffering. Perhaps it is lack of compassion from patient from patient‚ but I believe that since doctors deal with pain all the time they don’t want to immerse themselves in others pain. I know from personal experience that unless I am feeling the pain for myself it is hard to be sympathetic. My sister has migraines and headaches all the time and all I can say is I am sorry; however‚ when I have a headache
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POST-REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ADVANCED SURGICAL NURSING JOINTLY ORGANIZED WITH THE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED NURSING STUDIES MANAGING CLIENTS WITH COMPLEX SURGICAL AND HEALTH PROBLEMS INDIVIDUAL WRITTEN CASE REPORT NAME: NG YIU MO HOSPITAL: PMH SURGICAL Introduction Hepatocellular cancer (HCC) is defined as the primary malignancy of hepatocyte. The cause of HCC is usually because of the scarring of liver‚ which means liver cirrhosis. Liver cirrhosis may be caused by alcohol abuse
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in life; therefore‚ all living beings will inevitably die. Nurses play an important role in caring for dying patients and their families. Because of this‚ nurses need to evaluate their beliefs and feelings on death before providing care to patients. Many researchers have studied the attitudes of nurses and the effects these attitudes may have while providing care to the dying patient and their families. Research studies use demographics and other measuring tools to analyze the attitudes of nurses
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Increasing Patient Reporting as a Collaborative Effort Increasing Effective Patient Reporting as a Collaborative Effort Introduction: In order to increase effective reporting‚ communication is evident as a collaborative effort between the interdisciplinary team by rounding. Delegation is also a commutative effort by nursing‚ physicians and auxiliary staff. Both processes are very important to enhance patient safety and improve patient outcomes. Both
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The Patient Safety Movement Florida Institute of Technology According to patientsafetymovement.org (2013)‚ over 200‚000 patients die each year due to preventable causes. This is more than the number of deaths from lung‚ breast and prostate cancer combined. With such a high number of patients at risk of preventable death‚ the idea of patient safety moved to the forefront of medical discussions in the early 1990’s with the release of the Institute of Medicine’s report To Err is Human. The
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Improving Patient Care and Quality Utilizing the Electronic Health Record Melissa Fuller HCA 417 John Saindon April 29‚ 2013 Improving Patient Care and Quality Utilizing the Electronic Health Record Improving patient care is a process that always has room for improvements. It is important to make sure patients receive the best quality care available. "Studies suggest that high quality patient care relies on careful documentation of each patient ’s medical history‚ health
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------------------------------------------------- Doctor–patient relationship The doctor–patient relationship is central to the practice of healthcare and is essential for the delivery of high-quality health care in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The doctor–patient relationship forms one of the foundations of contemporary medical ethics. Most universities teach students from the beginning‚ even before they set foot in hospitals‚ to maintain a professional rapport with patients‚ uphold patients’ dignity‚ and respect their
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