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Breaking the Chains: The Role of Stigma in Substance Use Disorders and the Path to Recovery

Intercoast

million received any substance use treatment in the past year (SAMHSA, 2020). The American Medical Association recommends using non-stigmatizing terminology in all communications (AMA, 2017). According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2019, approximately 20.4 Yet, only about 4.2

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Rehumanizing the Patient Experience

Minority Nurse

Losing Touch In far too many provider-patient encounters, the art of communication is lost, seemingly forgotten in the rush of things to do. It’s never fun to be a patient, and being left in the timeless dark — hungry, bored, thirsty, and without information — can be an awful moment in time.

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Store and Forward Telehealth: 2025 Implementation Guide

Arkenea

Store and forward telehealth represents a particularly significant growth segment, with adoption rates increasing by 312% between 2020 and 2024. The telehealth market, valued at $83.5 billion in 2024, continues expanding as healthcare organizations recognize the tremendous potential of asynchronous care delivery models.

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How Practical Nurse Duties Have Evolved

Prism Career Institute

Some of the biggest advancements in practical nursing include: Telemedicine To open more rooms within facilities and promote social distancing, many healthcare providers began offering telemedicine in 2020. EMRs improve communication and patient care coordination between healthcare entities, removing some burdens from practical nurses.

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Entry Level Phlebotomy Resume

Phlebotomy Careers

Adept at blood collection,patient communication,and maintaining​ sterile procedures. Certification / Degree Issuing Organization Date Certified Phlebotomy Technician‍ (CPT) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) 2023 High School Diploma ⁢or GED Local School/State Board 2020 4.

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Pearls profiles: Get to know Neil Baum, MD

Physicians Practice

Coding Q&A Podcast 2: Problem management credits; A/P notes for AWVs Drew Boxler ; Bill Dacey, MBA, MHA, CPC, CPC-I November 25th 2020 Podcast Coding expert Bill Dacey, principal of The Dacey Group, answers viewers questions in this second installment of our Coding Q&A podcast series.

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A Journey of Perseverance and Purpose in Healthcare and Human Services

Minority Nurse

A Long Road Back to Education Reflecting on her decision to return, Ortega shares, “In September 2020, after spending six months working from home due to COVID, I found myself reflecting during a conversation with a friend. I also communicated with Julian so he understood when I needed to focus on school.