#patient-care

#patient-care

In that moment, I felt torn between my duty to provide the best care possible and the limits of the system I was working within. I wanted to give him the attention he deserved, but I also knew that I was way, way behind schedule.

Women wait months to see gynaecologists then are given no pain relief for painful procedures. They put up with this as they don't want to be put back in a queue.

Margherita experienced tightness and burning in her arm due to lymphoedema after breast cancer treatment. She underwent six manual lymphatic drainage sessions and can now dance again.

The NHS in England will establish a network of neighbourhood health hubs to provide care closer to home, shifting services from overcrowded hospitals to community settings.

The coroner ruled that the death of a 59-year-old woman could have been avoided with appropriate sepsis care as per NICE guidelines. Mrs. Campbell died less than 24 hours after inadequate treatment.

EHRs enhance patient-centered care by facilitating better communication and coordination among healthcare providers, ensuring swift access to essential medical information.

Researchers are now recognizing music as a neurological stimulus capable of rewiring your brain, essential for restoring functions like speech and movement.

People living with sickle cell disease experience significantly poorer care compared to those with cystic fibrosis, due to inadequate investment and attention over the years.

This is such a massive overreach by UCSF," said Carly Sanders, a pediatric occupational specialist at the hospital, formally called UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. "It has nothing to do with making patient care better...

A thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure where a catheter is inserted to remove a blood clot from a vessel, restoring normal blood flow.

Researchers have developed an objective measure of tinnitus severity, which is crucial for diagnosis and the creation of effective therapies.

"There is no doubt that this is a painful and significant change to our organisation and a challenge to CHLA's mission, vision, and values."

Dr. Stephen Milan highlighted the significance of early detection, saying: "An ION robotic bronchoscopy allows me to go after nodules that are less than a centimeter in size. That is where survivorship is best, because you are catching cancer at the earliest possible stage."

Medical crash carts are essential tools in emergency rooms, but their inconsistent layouts can lead to confusion and delays during critical situations.

The hospital conducted a thorough investigation into environmental factors and received reports affirming that the hospital is safe, with no link to brain tumor cases among staff.

It’s a common issue that we see, and actually, I quite enjoy it... Every foreign object is unique, and it's very rewarding to get them out—both for the patient and myself.

I know self-advocacy wouldn't make him not sick, but it would help! I'm out of PTO and worried about what will happen next time he has an emergency...

A well-crafted nurse schedule template is essential for maintaining smooth operations and ensuring balanced workloads. It simplifies shift planning and supports staff well-being.

When patients misunderstand terms relating to stool appearance, the Bristol Stool Chart clarifies the confusion, creating a shared language between patients and providers.

The HSE chief executive, Bernard Gloster, emphasized the importance of not just budget allocations, but also how resources are effectively utilized to yield better outcomes.

Bodhi has changed my life and the lives of our patients. Filling the prescriptions requires precise measuring, labeling, and sealing, which once took a full day.