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Sickle Cell Crises: A Deep Dive into Patterns of Readmissions at an Academic Medical Center [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Sickle cell disease (SCD) was identified as one of our hospital's most common causes of readmission. We noted that a small number of patients are readmitted multiple times. This indicates poor quality of life (QOL) for SCD patients and a high financial burden on the healthcare system. The average age was 32.2 ± 14.6,

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Patient Experience of Emergency Department Care in Newfoundland and Labrador: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Over the last decade, patient care experience in the emergency department (ED) has been subpar. Relationships and communication with staff, physical comfort, privacy, and accessibility influence the patient experience of ED care. with the latent variable, except patient experience with staff responsiveness to requests.

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My Green Doctor Begins Pilot with Weill Cornell Medicine

My Green Doctor

With a network of over 1,300 physicians and 40+ patient care locations across New York City, Weill Cornell’s influence in healthcare delivery and education is far-reaching. 8,500 new users joined in 2023. Hospitals and medical practices are both vulnerable to climate risks and uniquely positioned to lead the solutions.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

After listening to this episode you will be able to: Identify unique aspects of the pre-hospital environment that impact assessment and treatment of agitated children Describe the role of EMS personnel and EMS director in the care of agitated children. link] Patient restraint in emergency medical services [Position Statement].

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 3: Pharmacologic management of agitated children

PEMBlog

When we think of managing agitated patients we think of medicines – but that shouldn’t be our first option. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. 2023 Mar 21:S1876-2859(23)00091-8. Government. Acad Pediatr. 2023.03.005.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 1: Differentiating organic versus psychiatric causes of agitation and altered mental status

PEMBlog

Furthermore, the connection between physical and functional symptoms is inextricably linked in many patients. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. Cunqueiro A, Durango A, Fein DM, et al. Pediatr Radiol 2019; 49:240.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 2: Non-pharmacologic management of agitated children

PEMBlog

Patient that are agitated should always be treated with dignity and respect. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. Structured team approach to the agitated patient in the emergency department. Government. 2009.07.003.