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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...
Patient privacy (9)
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Can healthcare providers use personal devices for patient communication?
Liyanda Tembani: Nov 6, 2024 6:17:31 PM
Healthcare providers can use personal devices for patient communication, but it requires careful handling. Following HIPAA guidelines, providers must...
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How psychiatrists should respond to negative reviews
Kirsten Peremore: Nov 4, 2024 5:11:00 PM
Negative reviews can be a stressful situation for any medical professional. Reviews often drive psychiatrists to want to clarify or defend their...
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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...
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What are medical advance directives?
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 30, 2024 3:24:48 AM
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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The impact of psychiatric advance directives on informed consent
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 28, 2024 4:03:46 PM
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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The difference between psychiatric and medical advance directives
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 28, 2024 3:38:15 PM
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
Kirsten Peremore: Oct 25, 2024 6:42:39 AM
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
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 24, 2024 12:34:02 PM
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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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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The role of feedback in emergency medical services
Tshedimoso Makhene: Oct 22, 2024 10:36:30 AM
Feedback provides insights that enable continuous improvement, allowing individuals or teams to refine their practices, enhance performance, and...
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What you need to know about sharing PHI with family
Liyanda Tembani: Oct 22, 2024 10:11:38 AM
Healthcare organizations must ensure HIPAA compliant communication with family members and caregivers to protect patient privacy, avoid unauthorized...