Author Archives: Julie Clements
Laryngeal Cancer Surgery – Why Proper Documentation is Vital
Surgery is a commonly used treatment option for patients with laryngeal cancer. However, the effectiveness of this option depends also on proper surgical documentation. Though there are different surgical operations used to remove the cancer (for example, laser surgery, laryngectomy, … Continue reading
Read MoreWhy Documentation of Vital Signs in Emergency Departments Should Be Consistent
Though the monitoring of vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, blood pressure, peripheral oxygenation and pain) is a commonly performed task in emergency departments (EDs), there are no published standards of care that provide appropriate guidelines for the frequency … Continue reading
Read MoreGoogle’s Patient-Doctor Video Chat Service to Facilitate Virtual Office Visits
Google is reportedly testing a service that connects patients with doctors over a video chat, across a limited number of users. As per the Verge report, when people search for basic health information (for example, knee pain), a blue icon … Continue reading
Read MoreDocumentation Crucial for OT Interventions in Autistic Children
Different occupational therapy (OT) interventions including physical activities, play activities, developmental activities and adaptive activities can help autistic children perform better in school and home environments. However, occupational therapists should keep their documentation accurate, comprehensive and complete to ensure appropriate … Continue reading
Read MoreHow Dermatologists Can Prevent Misdiagnosis of Cellulitis
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology Journal says that dermatologists have a great role to play in preventing misdiagnosis of cellulitis and overuse of antibiotics. As per the study, primary care, urgent care, hospitalist and emergency physicians often lack … Continue reading
Read MoreNeed for a Patient-centric Approach When Writing Pathology Reports
Patient-centered care (sharing the management of an illness between the patient and the doctor) in general is very important for effective healthcare as it will increase adherence to management protocols, reduce morbidity and improve the quality of life of patients. … Continue reading
Read MoreGoogle Glass in Emergency Room Settings
As a wearable device with the capability to take pictures and videos and access the Internet using voice commands, Google Glass is considered to be an effective tool in the healthcare field. It was reported this March that the Rhode … Continue reading
Read MoreSecond MERS Case Reported in Florida
The officials from the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health have confirmed on May 12, 2014, the second imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the United States. The second U.S. … Continue reading
Read MoreDecoding and Recording Facial Expressions
Can the vast range of our facial expressions be recorded for the computer to understand? Well, researchers are trying for sure and they could be nearly there. A Ohio State University research team has apparently managed to teach computers to … Continue reading
Read MorePharmacists in Emergency Rooms Reduce Medication Errors
Medication errors can happen in all clinical settings. However, the busy environment and fast-paced care offered in the emergency room (ER) in hospitals enhance the probability of errors. No matter how trained and experienced the emergency room physicians may be, … Continue reading
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