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Jayanthi, “The wearable medical device market is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 16.4 percent a year”. Wearable medical devices and sensors are simply another way to collect data, which Dr. Chopra says is one of the aims and purposes of healthcare. “Sensors and wearable technology could be as simple as an alert sent to a care provider when a patient falls down or a bandage that can detect skin pH levels to tell if a cut is getting infected, anything we are currently using where a…

These terms refer to end of life care and are clearly written in a legal document to withhold advance life supportive measures (Braddock & Derbenwick-Clark, 2014). Surrogate decision-making or known as healthcare proxy, are appointed voices for the patient who have become incompetent; “Physicians should recognize the proxy or surrogate as an extension of the patient, entitled to the same respect as the competent patient” (American Medical Association, 2015)…

How Do You Become a Health Care Policy Analyst? Anyone who wants to become a health care policy analyst will need at least a bachelor’s degree with specialized training. Most employers expect job applicants to have a degree in health care policy or public health, but a degree in health care administration or the health social sciences is acceptable. They will need at least two to three years of relevant work experience delivering policy solutions that change lives and improve programs. Earn a…

able to travel to find the nearest counselor or therapist. With the additional training in the Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health, I will be able to assist my patients beyond my training as a Doctor of Naturopathy. In an integrative healthcare clinic, the Master of Science in Integrative Mental Health will help to add to the services that we can provide to our patients. The greater variety…

Importance of Perioperative Surgical Home: With emerging healthcare costs and particularly almost 65% of hospitals expenses comes under surgical care processes, it is important for hospitals to concise these surgical costs without affecting the quality of care. For this Perioperative Surgical Home can be a pathway for better surgical care with reduced costs, can be an effective as well as efficient surgical care strategy before, during and after the surgical process. Perioperative Surgical home…

clinicians, employers, insurers, and policy makers make informed health decisions. The goal of our work is to determine which of the many healthcare options available to patients and those who care for them work best in particular circumstances. They address the questions and concerns most relevant to patients, and we involve patients, caregivers, clinicians, and other healthcare stakeholders, along with researchers, throughout the process. They do so by specifically, funding comparative…

Genomics in Patient Assessment Subtopic and a Summary of the Journal Subtopic: How genomics affects nurse’s physical assessments Summary This journal article delves on genetic testing and the appliance of genomics in health care. Further, the article expounds on the various appliances of genetic testing and why it may result in better health outcomes (Badzek, Turner, Jenkins, 2008). For instance, through genetic testing, families can successfully evaluate the predisposing ailments in their…

Patient satisfaction is defined as the judgment made by patients who received care as whether the care have been provided met their expectation or not (1). Patient satisfaction is used for measuring the quality of care provided. Higher patient satisfaction is linked to improved health outcomes (2,3). Satisfied patients are more likely to return for further care and to recommend the physician and the health center to other (4-7). In addition, satisfied patient is more likely to develop a…

The article “National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement” is a draft statement that addresses key questions about acupuncture after presentations and audience discussion. The summary report follows the findings found in clinical studies. This article describes the clinical characteristics of the subjects. It talks about the reason for the paradox that some clinical experiences suggest that the majority of subjects respond to acupuncture but some of the clinical…

There are plenty of alternatives to keep our patient safe and prevent the use of restraints in elderly. Family and caregivers plays a key role in the patient’s safety. Involving and encouraging the patient’s family or caregiver in the care especially for those patients who are suffering from cognitive impairment can be beneficial. It is imperative to assess the patient for fall risk and activating the best practices for patients who are a high risk for fall. Likewise, frequent orientation and…