Practice Index

JANUARY 9, 2025

This week, Prime Minister Keir Starmer launched the latest plans to reduce waiting lists, promising fast access to diagnostic facilities. He promised millions more appointments, offered close to home through community diagnosis centres and the development of one stop clinics.

Huddles/Rounds 52

Huddles/Rounds Appointments Diagnostics Hospital 52

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 12, 2024

The ability to “chat” with consultants while the patient is with me at an appointment. Digital X-rays have turned radiologists — once valued colleagues with whom you would round post call — into mere digital signatures. That 95-hour work week was not all work. There was a fair amount of downtime.

Huddles/Rounds 212

Huddles/Rounds Scheduling Hospital Documentation 212

Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

What happens when specialists communicate effectively: Diagnostic accuracy increases (e.g., Multidisciplinary rounds in which all members of the care team contribute. Open dialogues, structured team meetings, and integrated ward rounds are proven strategies to strengthen cooperation and knowledge sharing. What to do?

Communication 52

Communication Patient Safety HIPAA Collaboration 52

Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

A well-rounded education and hands-on training in the various aspects of dental assisting are crucial for aspiring Dental Assistants to develop the skills needed to excel in their roles and contribute positively to the field of dentistry.

Sterilization 59

Sterilization Teamwork Patient Records Patient Care 59

Arkenea

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Cancer and outpatient care apps Patients with severe but under control illnesses are among the patient types that need round-the-clock monitoring and consultation (for example, oncology patients being treated at home). Hospital mobile apps for patients to collect, review, and share DICOM images. Maternity care advice and useful content.

Hospital 52

Hospital EHR / EMR Appointments Outpatient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The diverse curriculum is crafted to make you a well-rounded medical assistant, capable of adapting to different healthcare environments. You’ll learn to assist with patient exams, prepare medical instruments, and perform diagnostic tests. Our classes cover anatomy, medical terminology, and pharmacology, among other subjects.

Medical Assistant 59

Medical Assistant Medication Medical Terminology Vital Signs 59

Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The definition of care now includes every touchpoint—from appointments to invoices and everything in between. Create a Valuable Online Presence Most consumers conduct an online search before scheduling an appointment for nearly every healthcare vertical. More than 43% of patients prefer to book appointments online (Kyruus).

Patient Experience 52

Patient Experience Patient Satisfaction Appointments Scheduling 52