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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. Doctors see patients in rushed 15-minute appointments, often without a cursory physical exam. We stare at our computer screens and fail to make eye contact.

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5 Reasons Medical Assistant Career Is Perfect for Those Who Love to Help

Northwest Career College

One day, you might assist a physician with a physical exam; the next, you might manage patient records, schedule appointments, or prepare essential equipment. In our practical training program, the focus will be on actual health care and clinical sites. Indeed, this can be exciting and make the job less monotonous.

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Intern Year: A Resident’s Reflections and Advice

Sensible Medicine

Their residency program is where these soon-to-be physicians will spend the next 3-7 years, honing their craft through rigorous and round-the-clock patient care. Little things matter I once had a clinic patient who had been seen previously several times for a vague abdominal complaint.

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What Are SOAP Notes and How Do You Write Them?

Valant

Progress notes are where you record information about treatments applied and how the patient responds to treatment. The information recorded may include symptoms, medical history, test results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescription medications, and progress made at appointments. Example SOAP notes are quite flexible. .):

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Becoming a Medical Assistant after Being a Military Medic

Prism Career Institute

Our curriculum is packed with important classes, including pharmacology, medical law and ethics, anatomy and physiology, and clinical procedures, all of which allow students to get valuable insight into the patient care aspects of the job. As a medical assistant, you’ll likely handle both administrative and clinical duties.