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reduce charting errors and spend more time focusing on the patient rather than documenting by hand. As pen-and-paper charting is slowly phasing out, health facilities are using medical charting systems to document patient information more efficiently, helping increase daily traffic and revenue opportuni...
We had a spirited debate about tipping. First, there have been reports that some people are being asked to tip…at the SELF-CHECKOUT LINE!
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified physician stress and burnout. Healthcare teams have had to adapt quickly to overcome new challenges and...
is equivalent to 1.52% of the NHS’ budget for 2019/2020 [13]. In the USA, replacing staff due to UB, can, for example, cost between $22,000 and $64,000 per nurse [17]; similarly, an estimate of the combined costs for disruptive physician behaviours (e.g. due to turnover, ...
Additionally, you can check all the medications you are currently taking to determine your anticholinergic burden with this physician-createdonline calculator. If your anticholinergic risk is high, we urge you to bring this to your doctor’s attention. ...
Of course, life is short and you don’t want to fall into the trap of waiting “just one more year” to retire.Burnout is increasing, especially among physicians, and if you’re financially prepared for retirement, there’s no point in staying in a career that makes you unhappy. ...
Multiple sclerosis is often difficult to diagnose as symptoms are so varied and can resemble other diseases. It is often diagnosed by a process of exclusion – that is, by ruling out other neurological diseases – so the diagnosis of MS may take months to years. A physician will do a compl...
Reduced physician and nurse burnout TelePsychiatry is an efficient use of scarce mental health resources. With an increase in the number of patients visiting the emergency room with mental health and substance abuse issues, telePsychiatry can help decrease wait times for all patients. Reimbursement fo...
half of US adults have a favorable view of the Affordable Care Act (ACA); smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar levels without piercing the skin could be dangerous and should be avoided; many believe artificial intelligence (AI) could be the solution to physician burnout. ...