Promoting rational use of medicines: core components
... of irrational medicine use are: • the use of too many medicines per patient (polypharmacy); • inappropriate use of antimicrobials, often in inadequate dosage, for non-bacterial infections; • over-use of injections when oral formulations would be more appropriate; • failure to prescribe in accordance ...
... of irrational medicine use are: • the use of too many medicines per patient (polypharmacy); • inappropriate use of antimicrobials, often in inadequate dosage, for non-bacterial infections; • over-use of injections when oral formulations would be more appropriate; • failure to prescribe in accordance ...
Canino G, McQuaid EL, Rand CS. Addressing asthma health disparities: a multilevel challenge. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009;123(6): p.1209-17; quiz 1218-9.
... Access to care Factors common to publicly insured plans, such as decreased use of preventive care and limited referrals to asthma specialists, have been associated with higher rates of hospitalization and ED use and increased risk of mortality.18,19 Restricted access to specialists might contribute ...
... Access to care Factors common to publicly insured plans, such as decreased use of preventive care and limited referrals to asthma specialists, have been associated with higher rates of hospitalization and ED use and increased risk of mortality.18,19 Restricted access to specialists might contribute ...
Health Systems in Transition - Japan (2009) - WHO/Europe
... Data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and any other relevant sources considered useful by the authors. Data collection methods and definitions sometimes vary but typically are consistent within each separate series. A standardized profile has certain disadvantages because the ...
... Data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and any other relevant sources considered useful by the authors. Data collection methods and definitions sometimes vary but typically are consistent within each separate series. A standardized profile has certain disadvantages because the ...
kenya health strategic plan
... The plan has, as its goal, ‘accelerating attainment of health impact goals’ as defined in the Health Policy. The mission of this strategic plan is “To deliberately build progressive, responsive and sustainable technologically-driven, evidence-based and client-centred health system for accelerated at ...
... The plan has, as its goal, ‘accelerating attainment of health impact goals’ as defined in the Health Policy. The mission of this strategic plan is “To deliberately build progressive, responsive and sustainable technologically-driven, evidence-based and client-centred health system for accelerated at ...
Cost-effectiveness of Mental Health Interventions in Estonia
... economical cost-effectiveness perspective and gives recommendations for the implementation of further measures in improving population mental health. This study made use of the WHO-CHOICE methodology and computational tools, which are specially designed for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of inter ...
... economical cost-effectiveness perspective and gives recommendations for the implementation of further measures in improving population mental health. This study made use of the WHO-CHOICE methodology and computational tools, which are specially designed for evaluating the cost-effectiveness of inter ...
Equity in Primary Health Care use among vulnerable
... patients from lower social classes receive less socio-emotional talk, a more directive and less participatory consultation style characterized by less involvement in treatment decisions, lower patient control over communication, less diagnostic and treatment information and more physical examination ...
... patients from lower social classes receive less socio-emotional talk, a more directive and less participatory consultation style characterized by less involvement in treatment decisions, lower patient control over communication, less diagnostic and treatment information and more physical examination ...
Latinos and Health Access to Health Care
... An overview of the use of 714-X as a treatment for cancer. The summary includes a brief history of 714-X research; a review of laboratory, animal, and human studies; and possible side effects of 714-X. National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/39 ...
... An overview of the use of 714-X as a treatment for cancer. The summary includes a brief history of 714-X research; a review of laboratory, animal, and human studies; and possible side effects of 714-X. National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/39 ...
- AusPharmacist
... carers, and other support people” (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care).6 This document acknowledges the ongoing international debate about the term ‘health care consumers.’7 Primary health care: “Primary (health) care is first-contact, accessible, continued, comprehensive and ...
... carers, and other support people” (Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care).6 This document acknowledges the ongoing international debate about the term ‘health care consumers.’7 Primary health care: “Primary (health) care is first-contact, accessible, continued, comprehensive and ...
Appendix L - Health and Social Services
... The pharmaceutical agent may be dispensed based on consultation w ith a physician or nurse practitioner. The duration and frequency is to be specified by the physician or nurse practitioner. C: RN One Course The pharmaceutical agent may be dispensed for one course of treatment based on the registere ...
... The pharmaceutical agent may be dispensed based on consultation w ith a physician or nurse practitioner. The duration and frequency is to be specified by the physician or nurse practitioner. C: RN One Course The pharmaceutical agent may be dispensed for one course of treatment based on the registere ...
Provider Manual - Sanford Health
... and developing the requisite infrastructure for an outcomes-based health maintenance organization that would be recognized in the local marketplace and associated with quality health care. The result was the formulation of Sioux Valley Health Plan. In March 2007, Sioux Valley Health Plan changed its ...
... and developing the requisite infrastructure for an outcomes-based health maintenance organization that would be recognized in the local marketplace and associated with quality health care. The result was the formulation of Sioux Valley Health Plan. In March 2007, Sioux Valley Health Plan changed its ...
Cape Girardeau County - Saint Francis Medical Center
... Causes of Death – Children ................................................................................................................ 51 Causes of Death – Adolescents .......................................................................................................... 51 Teen Substance ...
... Causes of Death – Children ................................................................................................................ 51 Causes of Death – Adolescents .......................................................................................................... 51 Teen Substance ...
Republic of Korea Health System Review - WHO/Europe
... Data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and any other relevant sources considered useful by the authors. Data collection methods and definitions sometimes vary but typically are consistent within each separate series. A standardized profile has certain disadvantages because the ...
... Data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and any other relevant sources considered useful by the authors. Data collection methods and definitions sometimes vary but typically are consistent within each separate series. A standardized profile has certain disadvantages because the ...
Russian Federation - WHO/Europe
... Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Martin McKee was the Research Director for this publication. The basis for this edition was the previous HiT on the Russian Federation which was published in 2003, written by Ellie Tragakes and Suszy Lessof, and edited by Ellie Tragakes. The Observatory and the authors a ...
... Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. Martin McKee was the Research Director for this publication. The basis for this edition was the previous HiT on the Russian Federation which was published in 2003, written by Ellie Tragakes and Suszy Lessof, and edited by Ellie Tragakes. The Observatory and the authors a ...
E-health and e-welfare of Finland
... and e-prescription services were in stabilization phase. The new Information Strategy for Social and Health Care 2020, published in the beginning of 2015, was under construction. The results of this report are targeted for e-health and ewelfare decision makers on local, regional, national and intern ...
... and e-prescription services were in stabilization phase. The new Information Strategy for Social and Health Care 2020, published in the beginning of 2015, was under construction. The results of this report are targeted for e-health and ewelfare decision makers on local, regional, national and intern ...
Management of Infection Patients in Health Centres
... the implementation of MIKSTRA in different ways while on fixed-term contracts. We thank Taina Mäntyranta and Mats Brommels for their many valuable comments and for their external evaluation of the programme. Thanks to Arja Helin-Salmivaara and Taina Mäntyranta in their capacities as representatives ...
... the implementation of MIKSTRA in different ways while on fixed-term contracts. We thank Taina Mäntyranta and Mats Brommels for their many valuable comments and for their external evaluation of the programme. Thanks to Arja Helin-Salmivaara and Taina Mäntyranta in their capacities as representatives ...
shared decision making: advancing patient-centered care
... In October 2011, NASHP convened a meeting of state and federal officials, SDM experts, and consumer, provider, and purchaser representatives to discuss the opportunities and challenges for state implementation of SDM and the lessons from state experience that can be applied to federal implementation ...
... In October 2011, NASHP convened a meeting of state and federal officials, SDM experts, and consumer, provider, and purchaser representatives to discuss the opportunities and challenges for state implementation of SDM and the lessons from state experience that can be applied to federal implementation ...
APPENDIX A Code of Virginia
... responsibilities require contact with the public and (ii) the nature of the patient's disease and nature of contact with the public constitutes a threat to the public health. The patient's identity and disease state shall be confidential as provided in §§ 32.1-36.1 and 32.1-41. Any unauthorized disc ...
... responsibilities require contact with the public and (ii) the nature of the patient's disease and nature of contact with the public constitutes a threat to the public health. The patient's identity and disease state shall be confidential as provided in §§ 32.1-36.1 and 32.1-41. Any unauthorized disc ...
regulating your medical history without
... attributes.25 The term cannot, and should not, be tied to any rigid definition.26 One of the difficulties that the ONC has encountered in enacting certification guidelines is compartmentalizing various EHR technologies into precise categories.27 The definition is fluid and will take on new meanings ...
... attributes.25 The term cannot, and should not, be tied to any rigid definition.26 One of the difficulties that the ONC has encountered in enacting certification guidelines is compartmentalizing various EHR technologies into precise categories.27 The definition is fluid and will take on new meanings ...
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... other countries at comparable stages of development, most of the additional years of life were realized in youth and working ages; and less than 20 per cent were realized after the age of 65. Now, they find that more than 75 per cent of the gains in life expectancy are realized after the age of 65 ...
... other countries at comparable stages of development, most of the additional years of life were realized in youth and working ages; and less than 20 per cent were realized after the age of 65. Now, they find that more than 75 per cent of the gains in life expectancy are realized after the age of 65 ...
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... Development”, which was revised and introduced by the Ministry of Health on December 15, ...
... Development”, which was revised and introduced by the Ministry of Health on December 15, ...
The Business of Health in Africa
... region’s health care systems. Of total health expenditure of $16.7 billion in 2005,4 roughly 60 percent5—predominantly out-of-pocket payments by individuals—was financed by private parties, and about 50 percent6 was captured by private providers.7 The formal element of the private sector consists of ...
... region’s health care systems. Of total health expenditure of $16.7 billion in 2005,4 roughly 60 percent5—predominantly out-of-pocket payments by individuals—was financed by private parties, and about 50 percent6 was captured by private providers.7 The formal element of the private sector consists of ...
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Prairie North Regional Health Authority
... the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing the principal risks that could impact the financial reports of PNRHA; the financial information provided to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders; the systems of internal controls established by management and the Board; all ...
... the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by reviewing the principal risks that could impact the financial reports of PNRHA; the financial information provided to the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders; the systems of internal controls established by management and the Board; all ...
Portugal : health system review - WHO/Europe
... Data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and any other relevant sources considered useful by the authors. Data collection methods and definitions sometimes vary, but typically are consistent within each separate series. A standardized profile has certain disadvantages because the ...
... Data, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, and any other relevant sources considered useful by the authors. Data collection methods and definitions sometimes vary, but typically are consistent within each separate series. A standardized profile has certain disadvantages because the ...
HealtH for Every Mother
... Maternal and child health programs funded through Title V are charged with improving the health status of women, children and families in their states. While each state is given flexibility to address its unique needs and priorities, all are held accountable for certain outcomes, including maternal ...
... Maternal and child health programs funded through Title V are charged with improving the health status of women, children and families in their states. While each state is given flexibility to address its unique needs and priorities, all are held accountable for certain outcomes, including maternal ...