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How facial recognition technology is changing healthcare privacy
Facial recognition technology (FRT) is transforming healthcare with applications that promise earlier diagnoses and more personalized treatments. New...
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What is geropsychology?
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 16, 2024 9:09:37 AM
Geropsychology provides tailored care for older patients with an approach that promotes preventative measures to protect patient’s mental health.
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Fighting for reproductive rights among people with chronic conditions
The fall of Roe v. Wade brought a dark reality into the lives of many Americans, but most of all to those who suffer from chronic health conditions....
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Effects of poor communication in a healthcare setting
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 15, 2024 11:46:54 AM
Communication is the cornerstone of effective healthcare. Every patient visit, every procedure, and every handoff between healthcare providers relies...
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The difference between misinformation and disinformation
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 15, 2024 10:26:46 AM
Both misinformation and disinformation can erode trust in medical providers and even the healthcare system as a whole. Misinformation refers to false...
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What is the Internet of Medical Things (IOMT)
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 14, 2024 6:14:38 AM
The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) refers to a network of connected medical devices, applications, and systems that communicate data over the...
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Should business associates provide an accounting of disclosures?
Tshedimoso Makhene: Nov 12, 2024 3:19:57 AM
The HIPAA Privacy Rule does not require business associates to provide individuals with an accounting of disclosures. This responsibility falls...
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The impact of maternal care on mental health
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 10, 2024 6:41:21 AM
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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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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Benefits of digitalization in healthcare
Farah Amod: Nov 5, 2024 12:30:25 PM
The digitalization of healthcare has transformed how health services are how the healthcare system operates. Many practices rely on digitalized...
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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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Mental health practitioners in community systems of care for children
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 4, 2024 3:02:49 PM
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
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 3:52:10 AM
Mental and physical health often work in tandem and patients may experience physical symptoms as a result of mental health disorders. Primary care...