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

Medical Economics

The trial, published June 15 in The Lancet Digital Health , found no difference in patient satisfaction or information recall between patients who met their physicians online and those who came into the clinic. Patients save time, money and CO 2 emissions The benefits of video visits extended far beyond the exam room.

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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.

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From Hospital Rooms to Newsrooms: How Nurse Alice Benjamin is Expanding the Power of Nursing Everywhere it Matters Most

Minority Nurse

Their honest conversation went viral, inspiring a woman to schedule a long-overdue mammograman appointment that ultimately changed the trajectory of her life. Another unforgettable moment came after interviewing Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ, about her breast cancer diagnosis.

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5 Best Careers for Extroverts & Social People

MedCerts

As a medical assistant, you may also help with procedures, medications and patient education, where you can share in a patient’s healing journey. As a Physical Therapy Aide and Administrative Assistant , you’ll assist patients healing from pain and loss of motion.

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Enhancing patient satisfaction in modern telehealth

Practice Builders

One way to do this is by asking patients about their experiences and what they liked or disliked. Additionally, making telehealth easy to use involves using simple tools for online communication and scheduling appointments. This quick access to care leads to better outcomes and higher levels of patient satisfaction.