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Patients & Clinicians Describe COPD Exacerbations Differently

Physician's Weekly

Researchers offered recommendations for clinicians to bridge gaps in communication with their patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. How Do Patients Perceive Their COPD? The findings showed that patients often describe their exacerbations in ways that differ from the language used in clinical guidelines. “In

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Shared Decision Making Increases Use of Home Dialysis in Kidney Failure

Physician's Weekly

Shared decision making helped nearly 70% of patients with kidney failure choose home dialysis, with high concordance between selected and initiated treatment. SDM enables patients with KF to actively participate in selecting their dialysis modality, either [hemodialysis] or peritoneal dialysis.”

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The Healthcare Vision of ChatGPT-4o and Multimodal LLMs

The Medical Futurist

To diagnose and treat a patient, a healthcare professional listens to the patient, reads their health files, looks at medical images and interprets laboratory results. These systems will considerably reduce the workload of – but not replace- human healthcare professionals.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. In these complex and ever-changing environments, staffing challenges can quickly become a critical issue, impacting both patient care quality and operational efficiency.

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Empowerment Self-Defense Arms ED Staff Against Rising Workplace Violence

Physician's Weekly

Violence in hospital emergency departments (EDs) has reached crisis levels. 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. Empowered staff are safer staff—and safer staff save lives.

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Your Guide to Healthcare Careers in New Haven County, CT

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The New Haven region is a hub for healthcare in Connecticut. It’s home to many reputable healthcare employers, from private practices like the Physicians Alliance of Connecticut to major hospital systems like Yale New Haven Health. Understanding healthcare careers in New Haven County, CT.,

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Top 5 States for Travel Healthcare Positions in Summer 2025

Barton Associates

So, as summer heats up, what are the best states for travel healthcare positions? California California is a great place for adventure-seeking healthcare professionals looking to combine work and play. Check out our California job board to explore our open travel healthcare positions!