Search Tag: patient care
2024 23 Jul
Successful healthcare innovation requires more than technical and clinical expertise; it demands a deep understanding of the ecosystem, including regulatory requirements, reimbursement systems, and organisational dynamics. Embracing a holistic approach, fostering continuous feedback, and engaging stakeholders early are crucial for overcoming...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions, a colossal technological and operational hurdle, are a defining feature of modern healthcare systems. Clinicians are tasked with mastering new technologies, reshaping their daily routines and workflows, all while upholding the continuity and quality of patient care. The Department of Veterans Affairs...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions, a colossal technological and operational hurdle, are a defining feature of modern healthcare systems. Clinicians are tasked with mastering new technologies, reshaping their daily routines and workflows, all while upholding the continuity and quality of patient care. The Department of Veterans Affairs...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Electronic Health Record (EHR) transitions, a colossal technological and operational hurdle, are a defining feature of modern healthcare systems. Clinicians are tasked with mastering new technologies, reshaping their daily routines and workflows, all while upholding the continuity and quality of patient care. The Department of Veterans Affairs...Read more
2024 18 Jul
Missed appointments have long been a significant issue in healthcare delivery, adversely affecting the quality of care, leading to treatment delays, increased emergency department visits, poorer health outcomes, and even a higher risk of death. In England, the rate of missed mental health appointments is notably high, at 19.1%. This issue affects...Read more
2024 16 Jul
Data is pivotal in enhancing behavioural health practices. By harnessing the power of data, healthcare providers can gain critical insights into patient demographics, preferences, and clinical histories, which, in turn, allows for the customisation of treatment plans to meet individual needs. Additionally, data aids in streamlining operational...Read more
2024 16 Jul
Data is pivotal in enhancing behavioural health practices. By harnessing the power of data, healthcare providers can gain critical insights into patient demographics, preferences, and clinical histories, which, in turn, allows for the customisation of treatment plans to meet individual needs. Additionally, data aids in streamlining operational...Read more
2024 02 Jul
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has launched the BeRAD Professionalism Award to recognize health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics and other facilities in which medical imaging technologists and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism. Spearheaded by former ASRT President and current Chair...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 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