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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

Unfortunately, many medical institutions face problems that interfere with coordinated work. So, quality medical practice involves the coordinated work of interdisciplinary teams and institutions. Incorrect diagnoses, surgical errors, and medication mix-ups often result from delayed or unclear communication.

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Teamwork Makes Every Nursing Team Better

Minority Nurse

In interdisciplinary teams or even working with patients, the chance for miscommunication is elevated, and sometimes an apology is necessary and the right thing to do. Take a step back and wait for things to deescalate, says Johnson, and then come from a place of humility. Own your mistakes,” Johnson says.

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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Examples of care coordination may include structured meetings such as routine, formal case conferencing with the patient representative or a regularly scheduled, interdisciplinary team meeting to coordinate care, discuss goals, map out roles and responsibilities, and address any barriers preventing the patient from receiving services.

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University of Pennsylvania Announces New Tuition-free Program to Recruit, Train and Deploy Nurse Practitioners to Underserved Communities Across the U.S.

Minority Nurse

With their advanced clinical training and graduate education, nurse practitioners have the knowledge and skill to supervise and manage critical aspects of care in decision-making, from patient diagnosis to ordering and interpreting tests, to prescribing medication.

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Inside Geisinger Med School Admissions with Dr. Michelle Schmude [Episode 600]

Accepted Blog

In this milestone episode, host Linda Abraham sits down with Dr. Michelle Schmude, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Professor of Medical Education at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, to explore the innovative and comprehensive Total Health Curriculum. Do you know how to get accepted to medical school?

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How Evolving Roles of Medical Assistants are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

Southern Careers Institute

Medical assistants (MAs) are indispensable members of the healthcare industry. The adaptability, versatility, and patient-centric approach of medical assistants enable them to bridge the gap between administrative functions and patient care to enhance overall healthcare efficiency.

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Healthy Aging Advice with Gerontological Nurse Sharon Bronner

Minority Nurse

“Older adults have complex medical conditions and a multitude of chronic conditions that often are not managed appropriately,” she says. The joys that resonate in my entire soul include the autonomy in my practice and the connection with the interdisciplinary team during the development of care plans.”