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Image of healthcare practicioner taking notes for blog about The impact of maternal care on mental health

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The impact of maternal care on mental health

When their mental health information is kept secure and confidential, mothers are more likely to be open about their feelings and any issues they're...

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doctor showing patient chart for post Improving patient education in overburdened healthcare systems

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Improving patient education in overburdened healthcare systems

Hospital overcrowding is a global issue that affects the number of resources available and the quality of care. According to Theron Govender, a final...

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Image of lines that symbolize a network for blog about Benefits of digitalization in healthcare

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Benefits of digitalization in healthcare

The digitalization of healthcare has transformed how health services are how the healthcare system operates. Many practices rely on digitalized...

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3 doctors speaking in white coats for post How HIPAA defines ‘professional judgment’

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How HIPAA defines ‘professional judgment’

For more than three decades, covered entities, like healthcare organizations, have turned to consultants and risk managers for guidance on the...

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Image of someone taking notes for blog about The role of mental health practitioners in community systems of care for children

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Mental health practitioners in community systems of care for children

Community care systems, or networks of service providers that support a child’s needs holistically, come about in various ways. These teams require...

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The benefits of integrated behavioral health

Mental and physical health often work in tandem and patients may experience physical symptoms as a result of mental health disorders. Primary care...

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Image of two people holding hands for blog about What are medical advance directives? 

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What are medical advance directives?

Medical advance directives allow another, trusted individual to make decisions in the event a person is incapable of making it themselves.

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Image of two people talking for article The impact of psychiatric advance directives on informed consent

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The impact of psychiatric advance directives on informed consent

Informed consent ensures patients' decisions are based on a full understanding of their medical condition and treatment options. In situations where...

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Image of individual filing paperwork for blog about The difference between psychiatric advance directives and medical advance directives

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The difference between psychiatric and medical advance directives

Both medical and psychiatric advance directives relate to medical decisions for patients. While psychiatric advance directives cover psychiatric...

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What are psychiatric advance directives

In some cases, mental health disorders can leave patients in the unfortunate position of no longer being capable of making their own decisions for...

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Privacy vs confidentiality in healthcare

Privacy is about a patient's control over their information while confidentiality is the healthcare provider's duty to safeguard that information...

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woman on phone with floating email icons for post Improve patient privacy in underfunded clinics with secure email

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Improve patient privacy in underfunded clinics with secure email

In many under-resourced healthcare facilities across the world, patient privacy can become compromised, especially when a high volume of patients is...

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Image of email icon for blog about Retention of emails in healthcare

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Retention of emails in healthcare

Email retention refers to the policies and practices governing how long emails are stored, archived, or deleted. In the healthcare sector, where...

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