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Disaster preparedness, What we have learned from COVID 19 pandemic [COVID-19]

Annals of Family Medicine

COVID-19's impact surpasses previous pandemics, disrupting medical education by delaying clinical rotations and necessitating a rapid transition to telemedicine due to isolation and PPE shortages. 32% (n=11) reported patient satisfaction with telemedicine transitions.

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ICU telemedicine programs bring essential critical care to community hospitals

Sound Physicians

Partnering with a telemedicine critical care team alleviates the pressure on both the hospitalist team and the patients. While we primarily partner with our own Sound specialty teams , we also work independently with employed and other outsourced clinical teams.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time. With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns.

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Finding the right fit: Considerations for a confident clinical career choice

Sound Physicians

Who you serve matters Every hospital and facility have a unique patient population and clinical environment. Talk to your recruiter to get a detailed understanding of what your day-to-day responsibilities might look like for the clinical teams you’re considering joining.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Yet this expansion has come with a significant administrative burden, particularly that of clinical documentation. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment. Ambient dictation, or ambient clinical documentation, represents a paradigm shift. This isn’t about replacing your clinical judgment.

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Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts

Sound Physicians

While we’ve earned our reputation over the decades for our clinical excellence in hospital medicine , we’ve also earned — somewhat unfairly — a reputation for being more expensive than our competitors. We take on significant financial risk across temp labor, clinical performance, clinician quality, payer collection, and fluctuation in volume.

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Integration with intention

Sound Physicians

A lack of clear communication among clinicians can leave patients feeling uneasy and uncertain. It can also put them at immediate risk—research shows that nearly 60% of medication errors happen during this period. Integrating your emergency and hospital medicine programs can make a huge difference in mitigating messy handoffs.