Patient identification is a crucial aspect of healthcare. It involves the process of accurately identifying and verifying the identity of a patient, typically using identifying information such as their name, date of birth, and medical record number. Ensuring accurate patient identification is essential for providing quality care and maintaining patient safety. Accurate patient identification is […]
Nurses are crucial members of the healthcare team, and they have a unique opportunity to promote patient safety in the hospital setting. Spending time with patients one-on-one will help nurses detect and address factors that may increase the risk of medical errors or adverse events. They are also in a position to provide critical education […]
In the United States, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been in effect for a while now. One of its key provisions is the expansion of Medicaid, which has helped millions of Americans gain access to quality healthcare. What many people don’t realize is that the ACA also expanded the role of family nurse practitioners […]
According to a recent study, an estimated 98,000 people die each year from preventable medical errors. This means medical errors claim more lives than car accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS. Patient safety is something that should be at the forefront of every healthcare professional’s mind, as the wellbeing and well-being of patients are always at […]
The healthcare system is not only growing but is also getting increasingly complex. It is common for patients to see multiple specialists, which often makes it harder for them to manage bills and keep track of treatments. In fact, about 52 percent of patients cannot correctly navigate the system. Healthcare advocacy can prove to be […]
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) have played a major role in the digital transformation of the healthcare industry as a whole. And, in particular, they have helped patients benefit from more accurate diagnoses and higher-quality, uninterrupted medical care. But how can healthcare providers make the most of their medical record system to support the treatment and […]
The cost of healthcare is a concern for millions, and so thinking about how you’ll cope as and when you’re hit with a big medical bill is best done in advance. Here are just a few examples of ways that patients often pay for treatment, so that you can put your own plans in place. […]
When you visit a medical professional for your problems, you want to ensure that you get the correct diagnosis. Otherwise, you’ll receive the wrong treatment plan and won’t remedy your issue. This situation can be extremely frustrating and cause you to go without the proper treatment plan for your ailment. Fortunately, healthcare information systems have […]
How is that exciting if the data is recorded as a distributed database? Yes, with the assistance of Blockchain you can do this task quickly. This distributed database is known to be a block. The Cryptography technique joins these blocks together to store the recording in digital format. A famous currency Bitcoin is managed according […]
Technology has been successfully utilized in many industries over the years to benefit people’s lives, with healthcare being no exception. One of the most notable milestones in the relationship between healthcare and technology has been seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw an exponential rise in the use of telehealth as patients and medical providers […]
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