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Empowerment Self-Defense Arms ED Staff Against Rising Workplace Violence

Physician's Weekly

For physicians, nurses, medical assistants, and support staff, workplace violence (WPV) is now a daily hazard, inflicting physical injury, emotional trauma, and eroding the quality of patient care. Violence in hospital emergency departments (EDs) has reached crisis levels. The Warner Bros.

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Patient Testimonial – Cheryl Goble

Logansport Memorial Hospital

She contacted her daughter-in-law, Erica Heater, who is a physical therapist at LMH. Erica immediately recommended (and assisted in setting up) a consultation with Monica Davis, NP at LMH Wound Care. This surgery occurred on September 3, 2024. I received excellent care with Monica and the Wound Care team.

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From Surgeries To Keeping Company: The Place Of Robots In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

They are often overwhelmed by physically and mentally daunting tasks, and the result is often an unpleasant experience for everyone involved. They have started a large-scale clinical trial involving 10,000 patients, expected to last two years, with plans to obtain CE marking by the end of 2024.

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PEMPix 2024 Online Case #2: Flight of Passage

PEMBlog

He had easy work of breathing, and physical exam was only notable for decreased breath sounds over the left lower lobe. Pulmonology and surgery were consulted during his hospital stay, and he has since had a left lower lobectomy after healing from his pneumonia. On arrival, the patient was febrile to 38.3C. mg/dL, normal <0.1

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

Maybe they think it’s time to consult an orthopedic surgeon for immediate joint replacement. our services membership services Comprehensive Physical Exam ancillary services Priority Physicians FAQs sign up for our newsletter We will keep your email address safe and promise not to share it with third parties.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Looking ahead, here are several emerging innovations that promise to shape the next generation of these tools: Deeper integration with hospitalist workflow: Initiating an AI-assisted note may soon be as effortless as speaking naturally during a patient consult—no disruptions, no clicks. Published May 13, 2024. Stanford Health Care.

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr.  Disparities in Restraint Practices: Disparities in restraint practices are addressed, particularly the disproportionate use of physical and pharmacologic restraints on Black people. Accessed 2024. Ring the Alarm. link] 19.