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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

NPs should document an assessment of their patient’s ability to comprehend and repeat information provided using a “teach-back” approach to test accurate recall. Inadequate documentation not only compromises patient care but also increases liability risks, as it can hinder the defense of an NP during a malpractice lawsuit.

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What Do Phlebotomy Technicians Do

Phlebotomy Careers

Record Keeping: Documenting patient information, ‌test orders, and collection details accurately. Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following infection control procedures and safety regulations to prevent contamination and accidents. Strong Communication ​Skills: Explaining procedures clearly and empathizing with patients.

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Mobile Phlebotomy Jobs

Phlebotomy Careers

These roles are increasingly in demand ‌due to the rise of home ⁤healthcare, telemedicine, and patient-centric service‌ models. Develop good ⁢communication skills: Be compassionate and clear‍ when explaining procedures‍ to patients.

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

Medical Economics

Video consults worked well across age groups and regardless of patients’ health literacy or digital skills, the researchers found. Most patients and surgeons said they would recommend video consultations to others. None of the patients in the video group requested an in-person follow-up to repeat the conversation.

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RAG in Healthcare: Your Complete Guide to Its Implementation

Arkenea

RAG systems can reduce this to minutes by: Instantly retrieving relevant studies from vast medical databases Summarizing key findings in the context of your specific research questions Identifying gaps in current research that align with your organization’s capabilities Comparing treatment outcomes across multiple studies with your patient population (..)

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In Demand Career Spotlight: Pediatric Medical Assistant

ACI Medical & Dental School

A Pediatric Medical Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting both pediatricians and patients in a clinical setting. They provide essential support in patient education, preparing young patients and their parents for examinations and treatments, and ensuring a comforting environment.

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Top medical practice software tools in 2025

Mobius MD

Medical practice software: the best of 2025 As a medical workflow company, our team at Mobius MD constantly follows the latest in practice management software and health IT. In fact, epocrates has delivered up-to-date research and clinical content to physicians around the globe since 1998.