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Three Words that Cause Harm: "Bone on Bone"

Sensible Medicine

She scheduled an appointment to see her orthopedic doctor, who helped her with her shoulder years ago. She had thought of running that morning, but she had an appointment and decided to keep it. Patient education is crucial. She wasn’t fast, but the trails she ran were beautiful to observe and soak in.

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The Importance of Nurses Educating Patients and 10 Ways to Improve Patient Education

DropStat

The importance of nurses educating patients is well known and documented in studies showing that patient education results in greater patient compliance and leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, healthcare is increasingly shifting towards patient- and consumer-centered healthcare.

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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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Phlebotomist Definition

Phlebotomy Careers

Keep up-to-date with new techniques and⁣ certifications in the field.

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Video consultations are quicker, easier and less expensive than in-person visits, study finds

Medical Economics

Patients save time, money and CO 2 emissions The benefits of video visits extended far beyond the exam room. Patients who used virtual consults saved an average of two hours per appointment, mostly by avoiding travel and waiting time. They also avoided out-of-pocket expenses — a median of €17.90 ($20.75

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Health Populi

Note in the chart the emerging trend by 2015 of PCPs emailing with patients and offering after-hours appointments. A primary care practice serves as the patient’s first point of entry into the health care system and as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services.

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5 Strategies to Improve Patient Experience

Practice Builders

A user-friendly website not only enhances the practice’s professional image but also serves as a valuable tool for patient education. Ultimately, a good online presence contributes to improving the overall patient experience. Make listening to patients a top priority. Implement a system to collect patient feedback.