Search Tag: patient care
2024 26 Jun
Effective communication among healthcare professionals is paramount for delivering high-quality patient care. Traditionally, telephone calls have been the cornerstone of clinician-to-clinician communication. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years with the widespread adoption of mobile devices and electronic health record (EHR) systems....Read more
2024 26 Jun
Effective communication among healthcare professionals is paramount for delivering high-quality patient care. Traditionally, telephone calls have been the cornerstone of clinician-to-clinician communication. However, the landscape has shifted in recent years with the widespread adoption of mobile devices and electronic health record (EHR) systems....Read more
2024 20 Jun
“With these on, I can relax and escape from here without physically leaving,” Yoran says as he puts on a virtual reality (VR) headset provided by his medical team. Yoran is one of over 100 000 yearly patients at the Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc) in Nijmegen, Kingdom of the Netherlands, and a teenager who enjoys what most teenagers...Read more
2024 13 Jun
Healthcare organisations must optimise their computing resources to support innovative clinical workflows. Hospitals' primary objective is to provide optimal patient care, but recent years have seen challenges that complicate this goal. Increasing cyberattacks demand heightened cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive patient data, diverting...Read more
2024 05 Jun
Expanding the role of pharmacists in treating minor illnesses could potentially save millions in healthcare costs, according to new research led by Washington State University. The findings suggest that increasing pharmacists' clinical services, including prescribing medications, can enhance healthcare access amid a shortage of primary care providers....Read more
2024 04 Jun
Artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence in healthcare is now reaching the field of sleep medicine. A recent research commentary by the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionise patient care and preventive health strategies in sleep medicine. Led...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence in healthcare is now reaching the field of sleep medicine. A recent research commentary by the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionise patient care and preventive health strategies in sleep medicine. Led...Read more
2024 04 Jun
Artificial intelligence's (AI) emergence in healthcare is now reaching the field of sleep medicine. A recent research commentary by the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine sheds light on AI's potential to revolutionise patient care and preventive health strategies in sleep medicine. Led...Read more
2024 30 May
Patient access to healthcare has been a longstanding concern, one that predates the digital revolution and the current challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. It's a multifaceted issue stemming from various factors like affordability, transportation limitations, and the availability of appointments. While the healthcare system grapples with capacity...Read more
2024 30 May
Patient access to healthcare has been a longstanding concern, one that predates the digital revolution and the current challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. It's a multifaceted issue stemming from various factors like affordability, transportation limitations, and the availability of appointments. While the healthcare system grapples with capacity...Read more
2024 27 May
Recent evidence synthesised in the WHO Global Report on Primary Health Care (PHC) underscores the imperative to prioritise PHC within health systems. This evidence reveals that the long-term benefits of reorienting health towards PHC significantly outweigh the costs. PHC, by fostering ongoing relationships between physicians and patients, ensures...Read more
2024 27 May
Recent evidence synthesised in the WHO Global Report on Primary Health Care (PHC) underscores the imperative to prioritise PHC within health systems. This evidence reveals that the long-term benefits of reorienting health towards PHC significantly outweigh the costs. PHC, by fostering ongoing relationships between physicians and patients, ensures...Read more
2024 24 May
Implementing AI in healthcare must include strategic vision, stakeholder engagement, ROI understanding, regulatory compliance, and scalability planning to fully leverage AI's potential to improve patient care and institutional efficiency. Key Points AI offers solutions to healthcare challenges by enhancing diagnostic precision, operational...Read more
2024 24 May
Implementing AI in healthcare must include strategic vision, stakeholder engagement, ROI understanding, regulatory compliance, and scalability planning to fully leverage AI's potential to improve patient care and institutional efficiency. Key Points AI offers solutions to healthcare challenges by enhancing diagnostic precision, operational...Read more
2024 24 May
Implementing AI in healthcare must include strategic vision, stakeholder engagement, ROI understanding, regulatory compliance, and scalability planning to fully leverage AI's potential to improve patient care and institutional efficiency. Key Points AI offers solutions to healthcare challenges by enhancing diagnostic precision, operational...Read more
2024 24 May
Leveraging the full potential of AI and technology at the NHS and setting out an action plan that maximises benefits for patient care and staff satisfaction. Key Points Harnessing AI to expedite patient access to care and optimise resource allocation can achieve significant improvements in healthcare delivery. AI algorithms...Read more
2024 24 May
Leveraging the full potential of AI and technology at the NHS and setting out an action plan that maximises benefits for patient care and staff satisfaction. Key Points Harnessing AI to expedite patient access to care and optimise resource allocation can achieve significant improvements in healthcare delivery. AI algorithms...Read more
2024 24 May
Leveraging the full potential of AI and technology at the NHS and setting out an action plan that maximises benefits for patient care and staff satisfaction. Key Points Harnessing AI to expedite patient access to care and optimise resource allocation can achieve significant improvements in healthcare delivery. AI algorithms...Read more
2024 24 May
Experts in public healthcare procurement explore the benefits of value-based procurement on patient care, efficiency, and innovation within the framework of European legal directives and Spanish regulations. Key Points Effective value-based procurement requires inclusive leadership and stakeholder engagement, including public administrations,...Read more
2024 24 May
Experts in public healthcare procurement explore the benefits of value-based procurement on patient care, efficiency, and innovation within the framework of European legal directives and Spanish regulations. Key Points Effective value-based procurement requires inclusive leadership and stakeholder engagement, including public administrations,...Read more
2024 22 May
Obesity prevalence has steadily risen, affecting over 40% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older. Scientific advances have illuminated the multifaceted causes of obesity, including sociological and physiological factors. Treatment strategies now encompass lifestyle modifications, medications, and bariatric surgery, each posing unique implementation challenges....Read more
2024 19 Apr
Family dynamics in ICU meetings are complex and often affected by emotions, stress, and differing perspectives. Effective communication and collaboration amid family members and healthcare professionals are crucial for steering these dynamics, facilitating shared decision-making, and assuring the best feasible patient’s care . Introduction...Read more
2024 01 Apr
The healthcare industry is notoriously complex. Oscar Health, a healthcare technology company, believes in leveraging technology and data to serve patients at every step of their care. “Language models were the first time we thought, you can translate the messiness of the real world into a clear digitised plan,” said Mario Schlosser, Co-Founder...Read more
2024 01 Apr
The healthcare industry is notoriously complex. Oscar Health, a healthcare technology company, believes in leveraging technology and data to serve patients at every step of their care. “Language models were the first time we thought, you can translate the messiness of the real world into a clear digitised plan,” said Mario Schlosser, Co-Founder...Read more
2024 19 Mar
The healthcare industry faces numerous challenges including adapting to new technologies, navigating changes in care delivery settings, and addressing complex risks like staff burnout and workplace violence. Despite these challenges, ensuring patient and workforce safety remains paramount. An annual report from the Emergency Care Research Institute...Read more
2024 06 Mar
Clinical trials are how we discover new cures, and they can be a life-saving form of treatment. Paradigm is breaking down barriers in the healthcare industry with technology that brings clinical trials to more people, such as cancer patients, while reducing the paperwork burden for doctors and nurses to address clinician burnout. Clinical...Read more
2024 06 Mar
Clinical trials are how we discover new cures, and they can be a life-saving form of treatment. Paradigm is breaking down barriers in the healthcare industry with technology that brings clinical trials to more people, such as cancer patients, while reducing the paperwork burden for doctors and nurses to address clinician burnout. Clinical...Read more
2024 08 Feb
GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, and MedQuest Associates (MedQuest), a leading owner, operator, and manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities, today announced a three-year collaboration to deliver excellence in patient care by providing access to innovative...Read more