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Farah Amod: Dec 5, 2024 3:46:49 PM
A patient’s private medical information was shared on Twitter by an unauthorized hospital employee, raising questions about privacy protections and...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 5, 2024 3:14:42 PM
Social awareness is the ability to recognize and understand the emotions, thoughts, and perspectives of others. The concept is often reflected in how...
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Clinical trial enrollment is often more driven by sociodemographic factors rather than clinical factors, making it difficult to obtain a diverse pool...
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Farah Amod: Dec 5, 2024 3:11:47 AM
End-of-life care conversations are important yet sensitive, allowing patients and their families to make informed decisions during difficult times....
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Farah Amod: Dec 4, 2024 3:17:44 AM
A nurse’s social media post about a pediatric measles patient led to her termination and showcased the risks of sharing patient information online.
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Cyberattacks compromise patient privacy and safety, disrupting the financial stability of healthcare organizations. Healthcare organizations must...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 3, 2024 12:49:36 PM
Implicit biases are the unconscious attitudes and stereotypes that influence how people make decisions. These biases can exist in healthcare...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Dec 3, 2024 12:41:41 PM
HIPAA mandates the protection of patient health information (PHI), and while incapacitated patients may not be able to provide consent themselves,...
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Kirsten Peremore: Dec 2, 2024 3:28:55 PM
Religious beliefs often influence the way people view health and acceptable treatments. While communication between patient and provider should...
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Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 30, 2024 5:37:45 AM
Phishing attacks are growing more sophisticated, but recognizing their common characteristics can keep you ahead of the curve. According to CISA...
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Farah Amod: Nov 30, 2024 5:19:46 AM
A Snapchat video of employees taunting a dementia patient led to a lawsuit against Glenview Nursing Home for violating patient privacy and abuse...
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Farah Amod: Nov 30, 2024 1:29:01 AM
A dental practice’s response to a Yelp review led to a $10,000 HIPAA fine and showed the risks of disclosing patient information online.
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink is making a giant leap into uncharted territory with its brain implant and robotic arm, pushing the boundaries of neuroscience...
