Dental Phobia: The Fear of Dentists
... Build trust Many dental phobia patients report having been traumatised in the past from being betrayed by a dentist they had trusted. This incident may have occurred many years ago, for example by an insensitive or brutal school dentist. Also, the easily given promise by the dentist “for sure it wil ...
... Build trust Many dental phobia patients report having been traumatised in the past from being betrayed by a dentist they had trusted. This incident may have occurred many years ago, for example by an insensitive or brutal school dentist. Also, the easily given promise by the dentist “for sure it wil ...
the fatigue factor in patient safety
... Recommendations for Rotating Shift Workers Maintain consistent bedtimes and wake-up times on the shift that most commonly is worked Use the anchor sleep method during rotations to other shifts Work a maximum of three consecutive shifts per week when on an alternate shift (days) Be sure to ha ...
... Recommendations for Rotating Shift Workers Maintain consistent bedtimes and wake-up times on the shift that most commonly is worked Use the anchor sleep method during rotations to other shifts Work a maximum of three consecutive shifts per week when on an alternate shift (days) Be sure to ha ...
Eye disease and delivery of health care
... with a decision-making only by the treating ophthalmologist. The preference for a patient-dominant decision was 8.3%. In contrast, 2.6% (21 of 806) wanted no medical and scientific information of the ophthalmologist. Participants wanting an ophthalmologist-dominant decision-making where significantl ...
... with a decision-making only by the treating ophthalmologist. The preference for a patient-dominant decision was 8.3%. In contrast, 2.6% (21 of 806) wanted no medical and scientific information of the ophthalmologist. Participants wanting an ophthalmologist-dominant decision-making where significantl ...
Consent to Examination and Treatment Policy and Procedures
... also a matter of common courtesy between health professionals and patients. For consent to be valid, it must be given voluntarily by an appropriately informed person who has the capacity to consent to the intervention in question (this will be the patient or someone with parental responsibility for ...
... also a matter of common courtesy between health professionals and patients. For consent to be valid, it must be given voluntarily by an appropriately informed person who has the capacity to consent to the intervention in question (this will be the patient or someone with parental responsibility for ...
OMMP - MercyCenters.org
... outlined in the Act, state and local law enforcement may contact the Health Services to verify if a person is registered with the program. Law enforcement personnel must provide a specific name or address, and the Health Services may verify if the person is registered, or has an application pending. ...
... outlined in the Act, state and local law enforcement may contact the Health Services to verify if a person is registered with the program. Law enforcement personnel must provide a specific name or address, and the Health Services may verify if the person is registered, or has an application pending. ...
TUBING MISCONNECTIONS
... systems are mistakenly connected to each other. These errors are often facilitated by fittings called Luer connectors connectors, which can allow different systems to be easily, but erroneously, connected. connected FDA 2009 ...
... systems are mistakenly connected to each other. These errors are often facilitated by fittings called Luer connectors connectors, which can allow different systems to be easily, but erroneously, connected. connected FDA 2009 ...
a full booklet of all abstracts presented.
... Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of having had a red or painful sunburn in the past 12 months among people living in Florida, where there is a high percentage of sunny days and where many have prolonged sun exposure during recreation at beaches. Methods: A total of 619 ...
... Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of having had a red or painful sunburn in the past 12 months among people living in Florida, where there is a high percentage of sunny days and where many have prolonged sun exposure during recreation at beaches. Methods: A total of 619 ...
Medicines Reconciliation For Adults Policy Register No: 09013
... Unintentional discrepancies highlighted by the medicines reconciliation are appropriately prioritised and resolved Any future transfer requirements between care settings are appropriately documented in the patient medical record and, where appropriate, on the prescription chart with any useful telep ...
... Unintentional discrepancies highlighted by the medicines reconciliation are appropriately prioritised and resolved Any future transfer requirements between care settings are appropriately documented in the patient medical record and, where appropriate, on the prescription chart with any useful telep ...
Board Review
... (B) It is an alternative to epinephrine for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (C) It is an alternative to epinephrine for pulseless electrical activity (D) It is a second-line intervention, following 3 doses of epinephrine for cardiac arrest ...
... (B) It is an alternative to epinephrine for ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia (C) It is an alternative to epinephrine for pulseless electrical activity (D) It is a second-line intervention, following 3 doses of epinephrine for cardiac arrest ...
Audit and Review of Adults with Asthma on High Dose
... Possible Action Plan For each patient, record what action is required. Some suggested actions include: ...
... Possible Action Plan For each patient, record what action is required. Some suggested actions include: ...
introduction to practical nursing
... COMMZ level. The system used at the division level and forward is comprised of six basic models as listed below. (1) Combat medic. This module consists of one medic with a prescribed load of medical supplies and equipment. Combat medics are assigned to the medical platoon or section of the combat s ...
... COMMZ level. The system used at the division level and forward is comprised of six basic models as listed below. (1) Combat medic. This module consists of one medic with a prescribed load of medical supplies and equipment. Combat medics are assigned to the medical platoon or section of the combat s ...
Tactical EMS - Summa Health
... E. All personnel are individually responsible for being up to date on all departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. F. This team’s Medical Direction authorization exists only while functioning under the auspices of this team. G. PCRs and associated documentation shall be accurate, complete, ...
... E. All personnel are individually responsible for being up to date on all departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. F. This team’s Medical Direction authorization exists only while functioning under the auspices of this team. G. PCRs and associated documentation shall be accurate, complete, ...
a health information system that extends healthcare
... Communication between healthcare professionals and patients is an integral component of the therapeutic process and a major determinant of patients’ satisfaction, adherence, and health outcomes (Street et al., 2009; Ong et al., 1995; Haskard-Zolnierek and DiMatteo, 2009; Stewart, 1995). Communicatio ...
... Communication between healthcare professionals and patients is an integral component of the therapeutic process and a major determinant of patients’ satisfaction, adherence, and health outcomes (Street et al., 2009; Ong et al., 1995; Haskard-Zolnierek and DiMatteo, 2009; Stewart, 1995). Communicatio ...
platelet-derived growth factors for wound healing rx501.034
... wound healing formula. Although the authors stated that patients in the treatment group reported higher healing rates compared to those treated with standard wound care alone, this uncontrolled study does not permit analysis of the independent contribution of plateletderived wound healing formula. _ ...
... wound healing formula. Although the authors stated that patients in the treatment group reported higher healing rates compared to those treated with standard wound care alone, this uncontrolled study does not permit analysis of the independent contribution of plateletderived wound healing formula. _ ...
Focus-on-Pharmacolog..
... C) Decrease the dosage of the drugs if he experiences excessive thirst. D) Continue taking the antihistamines even if he begins to hallucinate. Ans: A Feedback: Antihistamines can cause anticholinergic effects, which would result in decreased sweating and place the patient at high risk for heat stro ...
... C) Decrease the dosage of the drugs if he experiences excessive thirst. D) Continue taking the antihistamines even if he begins to hallucinate. Ans: A Feedback: Antihistamines can cause anticholinergic effects, which would result in decreased sweating and place the patient at high risk for heat stro ...
the Physician Report - Rocky Mountain Hospital for
... Committee’s role is to furnish tools and knowledge to the providers to assist them in improving quality within their own care areas. The QMC is responsible for overseeing quality throughout the hospital, including medical, nursing, and all ancillary services, working together with other groups to im ...
... Committee’s role is to furnish tools and knowledge to the providers to assist them in improving quality within their own care areas. The QMC is responsible for overseeing quality throughout the hospital, including medical, nursing, and all ancillary services, working together with other groups to im ...
Oral Immunotherapy Agents - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
... immunotherapy are patients whose symptoms are not controlled adequately by medications and avoidance measures or those experiencing unacceptable adverse effects of medications or who wish to reduce the long-term use of medications. A clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryng ...
... immunotherapy are patients whose symptoms are not controlled adequately by medications and avoidance measures or those experiencing unacceptable adverse effects of medications or who wish to reduce the long-term use of medications. A clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryng ...
Total artificial heart for bridge to cardiac transplantation
... asist device (BiVAD), TAH] has been a subject of debate for years. Obviously, a univentricular MCS is a less aggressive option and should be preferred whenever possible and feasible. However, RV failure after LVAD implantation has a significantly worse outcome in the early and late postoperative per ...
... asist device (BiVAD), TAH] has been a subject of debate for years. Obviously, a univentricular MCS is a less aggressive option and should be preferred whenever possible and feasible. However, RV failure after LVAD implantation has a significantly worse outcome in the early and late postoperative per ...
OMT - American Osteopathic Association
... American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Policy on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Introduction to OMT Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a distinct medical procedure used by physicians (DOs/MDs) to treat somatic dysfunction or other conditions. The American Association of Colleges o ...
... American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Policy on Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) Introduction to OMT Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a distinct medical procedure used by physicians (DOs/MDs) to treat somatic dysfunction or other conditions. The American Association of Colleges o ...
Computed Tomography and Contrast Media
... 3. provides for accurate patient exams/studies in an orderly progression of tasks 4. adheres to high standards of radiation safety while performing procedures 5. ensures operational readiness of equipment for a procedure/study 6. determines and selects optimal factors based on individual case variab ...
... 3. provides for accurate patient exams/studies in an orderly progression of tasks 4. adheres to high standards of radiation safety while performing procedures 5. ensures operational readiness of equipment for a procedure/study 6. determines and selects optimal factors based on individual case variab ...
Diagnosis Code Assignment Using Sparsity
... data are that they are descriptive and informative since they are summarized or determined by professionals. However, medical note data are very difficult to handle by most of the existing machine learning algorithms because none of the structures in the notes can be directly recognized as patterns. ...
... data are that they are descriptive and informative since they are summarized or determined by professionals. However, medical note data are very difficult to handle by most of the existing machine learning algorithms because none of the structures in the notes can be directly recognized as patterns. ...
Assessing Patient and Physician Experiences With Severe, Chronic
... – Primary: characterize patient-reported symptoms of CHE – Secondary: characterize CHE impact on home, work, and/or social life as well as healthcare utilization and cost of treatment for CHE ...
... – Primary: characterize patient-reported symptoms of CHE – Secondary: characterize CHE impact on home, work, and/or social life as well as healthcare utilization and cost of treatment for CHE ...
Medical ethics
Medical ethics is a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.As a scholarly discipline, medical ethics encompasses its practical application in clinical settings as well as work on its history, philosophy, and sociology.