Ask a Doctor service gives you quick and easy access to doctors, any time, anywhere. At any time of day, more than 100 doctors are online and ready to answer your questions. Our global network is made up of more than 15,000 doctors from more than 50 specialities. Any time you have a health question, our doctors are ready to help.
Project Careable - Contextual Experience Design Aparna Das
What is all the fuss about Internet of things? How we create interactive experiences that integrate screens, objects, and locations for a real-time personal contextual experience? Project Careable is an attempt at Contextual Experience Design (CED) and narrative storytelling. The project team comprised on Britt Olsen, Varsha Bhagel, Jahnavi Mirashi and myself.
The document describes a proposed mobile app called "Live Better Live Longer" that aims to help busy mid-age professionals more proactively take care of their health and prevent cardiovascular disease. It does this by (1) providing users with a quick scan of their health risks like stress, diet, activity and medical history, (2) giving them a personalized profile and program with tips, checkups and specialist appointments, and (3) keeping a history of their health metrics and progress over time. Initial user interviews found that people are concerned about future health but have no time for regular checkups and want a concrete service to help them change lifestyle habits step-by-step through an engaging program.
Advance/Anticipatory Care Planning~Communication Skills and ChallengesNES
This document discusses communication skills and challenges related to advance/anticipatory care planning (ACP). It addresses when ACP conversations should occur, such as when a patient's condition changes or deteriorates. It also discusses who should have ACP conversations and provides tips for getting started, such as building rapport and asking open-ended questions. The document emphasizes active listening skills and being willing to continue ACP over multiple conversations as needed.
Presentation on Think Ahead (at Dublin Community Hospital Network, August 201...Irish Hospice Foundation
The document discusses Think Ahead, a form that allows people to record their healthcare preferences and wishes in the event they become unable to communicate themselves due to illness or incapacity. The form covers key personal information, care preferences, legal affairs, financial matters, end of life wishes, and information sharing preferences. It encourages people to think about and discuss their wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers. A pilot study found most patients found completing the form not upsetting and that it initiated important family discussions. The form aims to improve medical care and quality of life for patients, as well as the adjustment process for surviving family members.
The document provides guidance on preparing questions to ask health care providers to better understand health issues and treatment plans. It recommends asking 3 questions during appointments: What is my main problem? What do I need to do? Why is it important for me to do this? These questions will help you get a diagnosis, treatment plan, and understanding of what could happen if the plan is not followed. It emphasizes that medical teams want patients to understand how to manage their health and should be asked for clarification if needed.
ePCS is an electronic Palliative Care Summary that allows doctors and nurses to record patient diagnoses, treatments, wishes, and care plans in one place. It is accessible to out-of-hours clinicians and aims to improve care for palliative patients by facilitating information sharing and anticipatory care planning. The document discusses how ePCS developed from existing tools, its benefits for patients and caregivers, and plans for its national rollout in Scotland.
This document provides orientation information for interns in the Harrington Program at Jackson Memorial Hospital. It introduces the chief residents for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. It provides guidance on research expectations and opportunities. It outlines expectations for interns to take charge of their training through active participation, asking questions, reading, and presenting. It identifies mentors and other physicians to contact for assistance. It describes compliance requirements and policies. It emphasizes seeking help from program administrators and provides contact information.
Ask a Doctor service gives you quick and easy access to doctors, any time, anywhere. At any time of day, more than 100 doctors are online and ready to answer your questions. Our global network is made up of more than 15,000 doctors from more than 50 specialities. Any time you have a health question, our doctors are ready to help.
Project Careable - Contextual Experience Design Aparna Das
What is all the fuss about Internet of things? How we create interactive experiences that integrate screens, objects, and locations for a real-time personal contextual experience? Project Careable is an attempt at Contextual Experience Design (CED) and narrative storytelling. The project team comprised on Britt Olsen, Varsha Bhagel, Jahnavi Mirashi and myself.
The document describes a proposed mobile app called "Live Better Live Longer" that aims to help busy mid-age professionals more proactively take care of their health and prevent cardiovascular disease. It does this by (1) providing users with a quick scan of their health risks like stress, diet, activity and medical history, (2) giving them a personalized profile and program with tips, checkups and specialist appointments, and (3) keeping a history of their health metrics and progress over time. Initial user interviews found that people are concerned about future health but have no time for regular checkups and want a concrete service to help them change lifestyle habits step-by-step through an engaging program.
Advance/Anticipatory Care Planning~Communication Skills and ChallengesNES
This document discusses communication skills and challenges related to advance/anticipatory care planning (ACP). It addresses when ACP conversations should occur, such as when a patient's condition changes or deteriorates. It also discusses who should have ACP conversations and provides tips for getting started, such as building rapport and asking open-ended questions. The document emphasizes active listening skills and being willing to continue ACP over multiple conversations as needed.
Presentation on Think Ahead (at Dublin Community Hospital Network, August 201...Irish Hospice Foundation
The document discusses Think Ahead, a form that allows people to record their healthcare preferences and wishes in the event they become unable to communicate themselves due to illness or incapacity. The form covers key personal information, care preferences, legal affairs, financial matters, end of life wishes, and information sharing preferences. It encourages people to think about and discuss their wishes with loved ones and healthcare providers. A pilot study found most patients found completing the form not upsetting and that it initiated important family discussions. The form aims to improve medical care and quality of life for patients, as well as the adjustment process for surviving family members.
The document provides guidance on preparing questions to ask health care providers to better understand health issues and treatment plans. It recommends asking 3 questions during appointments: What is my main problem? What do I need to do? Why is it important for me to do this? These questions will help you get a diagnosis, treatment plan, and understanding of what could happen if the plan is not followed. It emphasizes that medical teams want patients to understand how to manage their health and should be asked for clarification if needed.
ePCS is an electronic Palliative Care Summary that allows doctors and nurses to record patient diagnoses, treatments, wishes, and care plans in one place. It is accessible to out-of-hours clinicians and aims to improve care for palliative patients by facilitating information sharing and anticipatory care planning. The document discusses how ePCS developed from existing tools, its benefits for patients and caregivers, and plans for its national rollout in Scotland.
This document provides orientation information for interns in the Harrington Program at Jackson Memorial Hospital. It introduces the chief residents for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. It provides guidance on research expectations and opportunities. It outlines expectations for interns to take charge of their training through active participation, asking questions, reading, and presenting. It identifies mentors and other physicians to contact for assistance. It describes compliance requirements and policies. It emphasizes seeking help from program administrators and provides contact information.
Expert Panelists:
Dr. Abiye Kalaiwo, Program Manager, USAID/Nigeria
Dr. Jason Reed, Biomedical HIV Prevention Technical Advisor, Jhpiego
Moderator:
Olawale Durosinmi-Etti, JSI Nigeria
This document contains a list of 154 potential interview questions for medical school interviews organized into 10 categories: personal, motivation/commitment, education/experience, knowledge of program, goals & plans, exposure to field/current events, and behavior based. The questions range from topics about the applicant's background, experiences, interests, and goals to hypothetical scenarios they may face as a medical professional.
The document discusses the importance of patient experience and satisfaction in healthcare. It provides tips for medical clinics to improve patient engagement, such as treating patients with respect, improving soft skills, managing patient expectations, soliciting feedback, handling complaints effectively, and focusing on patient-centered care. The overall message is that prioritizing patient experience leads to better clinical outcomes, fewer errors, higher compliance rates, and a more profitable practice.
A doctor first takes down a patient’s history. This is important as history-taking alone, at times, helps reach a diagnosis. Be accurate & precise in giving information.
This document provides an overview and perspective from a student on their third year of medical school. It discusses the typical schedule and responsibilities for various clinical rotations including surgery, medicine, pediatrics, neurology/psychiatry, and OB/GYN. It notes the challenges of scheduling, call duties, exams and evaluations during each rotation. The document also provides advice on choosing specialty paths and tips for getting the most out of each rotation through preparation, teamwork and focusing on learning clinical skills.
This document provides an overview and perspective from a student on their third year of medical school. It discusses the typical schedule and responsibilities for various clinical rotations including surgery, medicine, pediatrics, neurology/psychiatry, and OB/GYN. It notes the challenges of scheduling, call duties, exams and evaluations during each rotation. The document also provides advice on choosing specialty paths and tips for getting the most out of each rotation through preparation, teamwork and focusing on learning clinical skills.
The document discusses the legal responsibilities of preceptors for orienting new nurses. Preceptors are held to the same legal standard as the nurses they oversee and can be liable for any errors or negligence that occurs. The document provides guidance on documenting an orientee's progress, determining if an orientee is ready to complete orientation, and addressing performance issues like failing to pass nursing boards.
This document is a health guide for adults living with spina bifida that provides information on maintaining overall health and wellness. It covers topics like mental health, social skills, sexuality, diet, exercise, bladder and bowel care, skin care, and managing medical appointments. Appendices include forms for tracking personal health information, medications, appointments, and tests. The guide aims to help adults better manage their own healthcare needs.
This document provides tips for making the most of short doctor visits. It notes that the average visit is only 13-16 minutes and outlines strategies for patients to be prepared and get all their questions answered in that brief time. The tips include getting organized before the appointment with lists of concerns, medications, and medical history; being honest with the doctor; actively listening during the visit; asking questions without hesitation; asking the right types of questions about diagnoses, tests, and medications; and getting notes and instructions in writing from the doctor. The goal is to turn stressful health care experiences into truly informative and helpful visits.
How HelpMEwell and Specialist-View Work together to give better careHELPMEWELL
The document describes how a patient-specialist bundle works to monitor patient health indicators and prevent hospitalizations. Patients log health data daily which is tracked in real time by a predictive analytics system. This system detects abnormal readings and alerts specialists, who can then intervene early. Specialists also receive ranked risk assessments of patients and can drill down on health histories to provide better ongoing care through a connected feedback loop.
This document discusses Summary Care Records in the UK National Health Service. It contains the following key points:
1. Summary Care Records provide basic health information that can be accessed by medical staff across the NHS to help treat patients they may not know. They include medications, allergies, and recent medical history.
2. Having a Summary Care Record can help avoid medical errors when seeing a new doctor, especially in emergencies when full medical history may not be available.
3. Patients can choose to have additional useful information added, like support needs for those with learning disabilities or autism, to help providers give appropriate care.
Butler Hospital is a psychiatric treatment hospital in Rhode Island that provides assessment and treatment for substance abuse and psychiatric illnesses. It has eight inpatient wards and one day hospital program. The day hospital program has separate tracks for psychiatric disorders and substance abuse that involve group therapy and skills building. Strengths include collaborative teamwork in patient treatment. Weaknesses include enforcing the smoke-free policy and communication between departments. The intern's responsibilities involve orienting patients, lab work, and supervising meal activities. Successful internship requires medical knowledge, assessment skills, and a desire to help others. With growing demand, the hospital hopes to expand facilities to accommodate more patients. The intern's interests have shifted towards more direct patient interaction over administrative work
Effective decision making in the emergency departmentSCGH ED CME
This document discusses common cognitive errors that can lead to diagnostic mistakes.
It provides examples of cases where cognitive biases and flawed thinking led to incorrect initial diagnoses. Specific cognitive biases discussed include availability bias, confirmation bias, and attribution errors.
The document emphasizes that diagnostic errors often stem from overreliance on intuitive, fast "System 1" thinking rather than slow, deliberate "System 2" thinking. It provides strategies for avoiding errors, such as taking diagnostic time-outs, considering alternative diagnoses, and maintaining self-awareness of one's cognitive processes and potential biases. Building a supportive work environment where mistakes can be discussed and learned from is also emphasized.
Berikut ini cara install windows 8 lengkap beserta gambarnyaagus
Berikut ringkasan cara instalasi Windows 8 dalam 3 kalimat:
Pertama, masukkan DVD instalasi Windows 8 saat komputer dalam mode booting dan pilih boot dari CD/DVD-ROM. Kemudian ikuti proses instalasi dengan memasukkan produk key dan memilih partisi untuk instalasi. Setelah proses selesai, buatlah akun pengguna untuk mengakses layar utama Windows 8.
El documento presenta diferentes conceptos fotográficos como punto, línea, forma, recorrido visual, perspectiva y punto de toma, y encuadre. Cada sección describe brevemente ejemplos de cómo se aplican estos conceptos en imágenes para generar significados o sensaciones particulares en el espectador.
This Haiku Deck presentation contains 5 photos from various photographers on Flickr showcasing nature scenes. It concludes by encouraging the viewer to create their own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare.
Rafael A. Nivar is a pathologist licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has over 30 years of experience as a staff pathologist and has held several leadership roles, including Chief of Medical Staff from 2012-2015 at Lima Memorial Health System. He received his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic and has had fellowships in surgical pathology, cytology, microbiology, and clinical pathology. He is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with a subspecialty in cytology.
This study directly links iridium anomalies to mass extinction events across the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary in New Jersey. High-resolution iridium analyses of sediment cores from eight localities confirm a previous report of an iridium anomaly 20 cm below the extinction horizon at Tighe Park, Freehold. Iridium anomalies also correlate with extinctions at three other clay-rich sections. These data reaffirm the link between the Chicxulub impact and mass extinction and attribute the iridium anomaly at Freehold to downward movement of iridium.
This curriculum vitae outlines the educational and professional background of Dimitrios Triantafillopoulos. It summarizes that he earned a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition from the University of Milan in Italy and a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Urbino in Italy. It also lists his work experience as a personal trainer and nutritionist at various fitness clubs and shops in Greece and Italy.
Expert Panelists:
Dr. Abiye Kalaiwo, Program Manager, USAID/Nigeria
Dr. Jason Reed, Biomedical HIV Prevention Technical Advisor, Jhpiego
Moderator:
Olawale Durosinmi-Etti, JSI Nigeria
This document contains a list of 154 potential interview questions for medical school interviews organized into 10 categories: personal, motivation/commitment, education/experience, knowledge of program, goals & plans, exposure to field/current events, and behavior based. The questions range from topics about the applicant's background, experiences, interests, and goals to hypothetical scenarios they may face as a medical professional.
The document discusses the importance of patient experience and satisfaction in healthcare. It provides tips for medical clinics to improve patient engagement, such as treating patients with respect, improving soft skills, managing patient expectations, soliciting feedback, handling complaints effectively, and focusing on patient-centered care. The overall message is that prioritizing patient experience leads to better clinical outcomes, fewer errors, higher compliance rates, and a more profitable practice.
A doctor first takes down a patient’s history. This is important as history-taking alone, at times, helps reach a diagnosis. Be accurate & precise in giving information.
This document provides an overview and perspective from a student on their third year of medical school. It discusses the typical schedule and responsibilities for various clinical rotations including surgery, medicine, pediatrics, neurology/psychiatry, and OB/GYN. It notes the challenges of scheduling, call duties, exams and evaluations during each rotation. The document also provides advice on choosing specialty paths and tips for getting the most out of each rotation through preparation, teamwork and focusing on learning clinical skills.
This document provides an overview and perspective from a student on their third year of medical school. It discusses the typical schedule and responsibilities for various clinical rotations including surgery, medicine, pediatrics, neurology/psychiatry, and OB/GYN. It notes the challenges of scheduling, call duties, exams and evaluations during each rotation. The document also provides advice on choosing specialty paths and tips for getting the most out of each rotation through preparation, teamwork and focusing on learning clinical skills.
The document discusses the legal responsibilities of preceptors for orienting new nurses. Preceptors are held to the same legal standard as the nurses they oversee and can be liable for any errors or negligence that occurs. The document provides guidance on documenting an orientee's progress, determining if an orientee is ready to complete orientation, and addressing performance issues like failing to pass nursing boards.
This document is a health guide for adults living with spina bifida that provides information on maintaining overall health and wellness. It covers topics like mental health, social skills, sexuality, diet, exercise, bladder and bowel care, skin care, and managing medical appointments. Appendices include forms for tracking personal health information, medications, appointments, and tests. The guide aims to help adults better manage their own healthcare needs.
This document provides tips for making the most of short doctor visits. It notes that the average visit is only 13-16 minutes and outlines strategies for patients to be prepared and get all their questions answered in that brief time. The tips include getting organized before the appointment with lists of concerns, medications, and medical history; being honest with the doctor; actively listening during the visit; asking questions without hesitation; asking the right types of questions about diagnoses, tests, and medications; and getting notes and instructions in writing from the doctor. The goal is to turn stressful health care experiences into truly informative and helpful visits.
How HelpMEwell and Specialist-View Work together to give better careHELPMEWELL
The document describes how a patient-specialist bundle works to monitor patient health indicators and prevent hospitalizations. Patients log health data daily which is tracked in real time by a predictive analytics system. This system detects abnormal readings and alerts specialists, who can then intervene early. Specialists also receive ranked risk assessments of patients and can drill down on health histories to provide better ongoing care through a connected feedback loop.
This document discusses Summary Care Records in the UK National Health Service. It contains the following key points:
1. Summary Care Records provide basic health information that can be accessed by medical staff across the NHS to help treat patients they may not know. They include medications, allergies, and recent medical history.
2. Having a Summary Care Record can help avoid medical errors when seeing a new doctor, especially in emergencies when full medical history may not be available.
3. Patients can choose to have additional useful information added, like support needs for those with learning disabilities or autism, to help providers give appropriate care.
Butler Hospital is a psychiatric treatment hospital in Rhode Island that provides assessment and treatment for substance abuse and psychiatric illnesses. It has eight inpatient wards and one day hospital program. The day hospital program has separate tracks for psychiatric disorders and substance abuse that involve group therapy and skills building. Strengths include collaborative teamwork in patient treatment. Weaknesses include enforcing the smoke-free policy and communication between departments. The intern's responsibilities involve orienting patients, lab work, and supervising meal activities. Successful internship requires medical knowledge, assessment skills, and a desire to help others. With growing demand, the hospital hopes to expand facilities to accommodate more patients. The intern's interests have shifted towards more direct patient interaction over administrative work
Effective decision making in the emergency departmentSCGH ED CME
This document discusses common cognitive errors that can lead to diagnostic mistakes.
It provides examples of cases where cognitive biases and flawed thinking led to incorrect initial diagnoses. Specific cognitive biases discussed include availability bias, confirmation bias, and attribution errors.
The document emphasizes that diagnostic errors often stem from overreliance on intuitive, fast "System 1" thinking rather than slow, deliberate "System 2" thinking. It provides strategies for avoiding errors, such as taking diagnostic time-outs, considering alternative diagnoses, and maintaining self-awareness of one's cognitive processes and potential biases. Building a supportive work environment where mistakes can be discussed and learned from is also emphasized.
Berikut ini cara install windows 8 lengkap beserta gambarnyaagus
Berikut ringkasan cara instalasi Windows 8 dalam 3 kalimat:
Pertama, masukkan DVD instalasi Windows 8 saat komputer dalam mode booting dan pilih boot dari CD/DVD-ROM. Kemudian ikuti proses instalasi dengan memasukkan produk key dan memilih partisi untuk instalasi. Setelah proses selesai, buatlah akun pengguna untuk mengakses layar utama Windows 8.
El documento presenta diferentes conceptos fotográficos como punto, línea, forma, recorrido visual, perspectiva y punto de toma, y encuadre. Cada sección describe brevemente ejemplos de cómo se aplican estos conceptos en imágenes para generar significados o sensaciones particulares en el espectador.
This Haiku Deck presentation contains 5 photos from various photographers on Flickr showcasing nature scenes. It concludes by encouraging the viewer to create their own Haiku Deck presentation on SlideShare.
Rafael A. Nivar is a pathologist licensed in Ohio and Pennsylvania. He has over 30 years of experience as a staff pathologist and has held several leadership roles, including Chief of Medical Staff from 2012-2015 at Lima Memorial Health System. He received his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic and has had fellowships in surgical pathology, cytology, microbiology, and clinical pathology. He is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with a subspecialty in cytology.
This study directly links iridium anomalies to mass extinction events across the Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary in New Jersey. High-resolution iridium analyses of sediment cores from eight localities confirm a previous report of an iridium anomaly 20 cm below the extinction horizon at Tighe Park, Freehold. Iridium anomalies also correlate with extinctions at three other clay-rich sections. These data reaffirm the link between the Chicxulub impact and mass extinction and attribute the iridium anomaly at Freehold to downward movement of iridium.
This curriculum vitae outlines the educational and professional background of Dimitrios Triantafillopoulos. It summarizes that he earned a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition from the University of Milan in Italy and a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Urbino in Italy. It also lists his work experience as a personal trainer and nutritionist at various fitness clubs and shops in Greece and Italy.
Dokumen tersebut membahas tentang budaya hidup sehat, termasuk pengertian, tujuan, dan manfaatnya. Budaya hidup sehat adalah konsep kehidupan yang mengedepankan kesehatan dengan cara berolahraga rutin, makan sehat, dan istirahat cukup. Menerapkan budaya ini memberikan manfaat seperti daya tahan tubuh yang tinggi dan menghindari berbagai penyakit.
Makalah ini membahas tentang dispepsia dengan 3 poin utama:
1. Mengdefinisikan dispepsia sebagai keluhan perut atas yang berulang atau berkelanjutan
2. Menjelaskan etiologi dispepsia seperti pola makan tidak teratur, obat-obatan, alkohol, dan stres
3. Menguraikan tanda dan gejala umum dispepsia seperti nyeri perut atas, mual, dan mudah kenyang
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
Wei Ding is a Java developer with experience building web applications using frameworks like Struts, Hibernate, Spring and more. He has a Master's degree from the University of Florida and has worked on projects involving web development, APIs, and mobile apps. His skills include Java, Ruby on Rails, AngularJS, databases, and version control with Git.
Makalah olahraga budaya hidup sehat kelas xi semester 2agus
Makalah ini membahas budaya hidup sehat, termasuk pengertian, cara mencapainya, manfaat, dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhinya. Topik utama yang dibahas adalah pentingnya gaya hidup sehat melalui olahraga rutin, makanan sehat, istirahat cukup, dan rekreasi untuk mencegah penyakit.
1) History taking is an essential nursing skill that provides information to make an accurate diagnosis. It involves obtaining a patient narrative through structured questioning.
2) Key principles of history taking include actively listening to the patient, maintaining privacy and confidentiality, using a systematic approach, and ensuring patient comfort.
3) The standard format includes collecting biographical data, chief complaint, history of present complaint, past medical history, medication history, family history, and reviewing all body systems. Summarizing each section ensures clear understanding before moving forward.
Expectations and Communicating with Your Healthcare TeambbyRN
A tutorial for people entering the US healthcare system for diagnosis and treatment. Realistic expectations are revealed and discussed, as well as the necessity of patients asking questions, listening, and making autonomous decisions based on physicians' expertise.
The document provides an overview of navigating health care in the United States. It discusses key topics such as understanding health and illness from an American perspective, different types of medical care, rights and responsibilities of patients, emergency vs. non-emergency care options, health insurance programs like Medicaid and Medicare, and tips for staying healthy.
This document discusses electronic medical records (EMRs) and electronic health records (EHRs). EMRs contain patient medical data entered by doctors, while EHRs also include additional information like demographics and test results. EMRs are part of EHRs and are used for registration, billing, screenings, and scheduling. EHRs provide benefits like comprehensive patient histories and improved care, but also risks like security issues, hacking vulnerabilities, and data loss. Taking an accurate patient history is important for determining the cause of illness, and involves listening carefully and asking common sense questions. History taking is both an art and a science, requiring social and medical skills to build patient confidence and direct objective principles for maximum benefit.
Effective communication and preparation are key to getting the best care from your doctor. It is important to come prepared with any questions, medical history, medication lists and test results. During the appointment, ask questions about diagnoses, treatment options, medications and next steps. The goal is to understand your condition, treatment plan and action points before leaving to become an informed patient.
This document provides information on staying healthy while studying abroad. It discusses getting international health insurance, dealing with jet lag, tips for staying healthy like getting enough sleep and exercise, what to do if you get sick abroad like making a doctor's appointment or visiting a pharmacy, and bringing needed medications. It also provides a scenario for what to do if you become ill abroad, which is to contact on-site staff or your insurance for help making a medical appointment and taking care of yourself until you feel better.
The patient is a 52-year-old male who presented with chest pain and was found to have coronary artery disease requiring stent placement. He has multiple cardiac risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, obesity, smoking and a family history of heart disease. The care plan should include interventions to modify risk factors, ensure medication adherence, provide education on lifestyle changes, and coordinate follow-up care to prevent further cardiac events.
This document provides information and advice about staying healthy while studying abroad. It discusses getting international health insurance, dealing with jet lag, tips for maintaining good health like getting enough sleep and exercise, what to do if you get sick abroad like making a doctor's appointment or visiting a pharmacy, and staying nutritiously fed with foreign cuisine. The document also presents a scenario of becoming ill while abroad and recommends not waiting until it's severe to seek care, contacting on-site staff or your insurance for help, and prioritizing rest to recover quickly.
How to Use Your Health Insurance 101
This presentation is tailored to consumers who are new health insurance users and who have low-intermediate computer skills.
This document is a health journal that allows the user to track important health information including medical history, test results, family health history, health goals, and lifestyle factors that impact health. It contains sections to document checkups, exams, screening tests, vaccinations, reproductive health, emotional health, domestic violence concerns, and emergency contacts. The overall purpose is to have a single place for a person to keep their medical records and health information to share with healthcare providers.
This document provides an overview of health and wellness resources from Blue Shield of California. It includes the following:
- An introduction from the EVP of Healthcare Quality discussing Blue Shield's response to COVID-19 and commitment to members' health.
- Tips for managing health during uncertain times, including practicing self-care, connecting with others, and getting enough sleep.
- Highlights of digital health tools and apps that can help users track conditions like diabetes and achieve health goals.
- Answers from Blue Shield's Medical Director to common member questions about issues like incontinence, sexual health, and heart health. Resources are provided.
This document provides an overview of advance care planning for older adults and their families. It discusses:
1) Advance care planning as an ongoing process of reflecting on values and goals, discussing future medical care preferences, and documenting choices for current and future care.
2) The importance of understanding likely health declines from chronic conditions to prepare for possible crises and end-of-life situations.
3) A 4-step process for advance care planning: understanding health conditions, articulating values and preferences, documenting preferences in writing, and periodically reassessing plans.
This document provides an orientation for medical residents at MSKCC, outlining the structure and expectations of the inpatient medicine service. It details the rotation schedule, responsibilities on call, admissions process, daily schedule including rounds and sign-out procedures. Conference and learning opportunities for residents are highlighted. Patient care guidelines around documentation, communication, and end of life discussions are also reviewed.
This document provides information about the neurology consultation service structure at various hospitals. It introduces the chief residents, Dr. Chris Traner and Dr. John Picard. It describes coverage details for inpatient neurology, the emergency department, subspecialties, and locations including the VA, SRC, and YNHH. It provides guidance on procedures, placing consults, expected response times, handling stroke codes and seizures, and special circumstances involving altered mental status, delirium, and conversion disorder.
Basic principles, interview style, various components and their significance, how to take history of present illness, past history,family and personal history, substance history, premorbid personality
This document outlines various alternatives to evidence-based medicine that some physicians may use in practice when evidence is lacking, including experience-based, appearance-based, communication-based, and belief-based approaches. It provides examples of how factors like a doctor's age, hair, race, beauty, gender, smile, dress, use of ties, white coat, pens, stethoscope, glasses, voice, listening skills, confidence, and more may influence patient care when true evidence and scientific research are absent. The document also discusses religion-based, celebrity-based, and pharmaceutical marketing-influenced alternatives to evidence.
This document outlines the key features and benefits of a corporate wellness program called Whealth @ Work. It discusses how the program aims to improve employee health, enhance productivity, reduce costs from absenteeism and healthcare claims, and help with recruitment. The program offers various health services including on-site and online medical checkups, a dedicated health manager, a 24/7 doctor helpline, and health education sessions. It allows companies to customize packages and services to meet their needs.
This document provides new guidelines for triaging nurses regarding when to page doctors. It outlines situations where the nurse should discuss urgent dispositions like ED with their manager before informing the caller. For ED or within 24 hour dispositions, if the doctor's office will be closed, the nurse must page the on-call doctor for further instructions. The guidelines aim to ensure patient safety while avoiding overuse of emergency resources. Thorough documentation demonstrating critical thinking is emphasized.
The document discusses strategies for shifting physicians' treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) patients from traditional therapies to the new drug Zelmac. It outlines six steps or barriers physicians may face: 1) not recognizing IBS as a legitimate condition, 2) not recognizing IBS-C patients, 3) not knowing how to diagnose IBS-C, 4) treating IBS-C with diet/lifestyle changes alone, 5) using Zelmac like an antispasmodic rather than as a long-term treatment, and 6) only using Zelmac for severe patients. The summary provides probing questions and key messages to address each barrier and convince physicians to use Zel
The document discusses strategies for shifting physicians' treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) patients from traditional therapies to the new drug Zelmac. It outlines six steps or barriers physicians may face: 1) not recognizing IBS as a legitimate condition, 2) not recognizing IBS-C patients, 3) not knowing how to diagnose IBS-C, 4) treating IBS-C with diet/lifestyle changes alone, 5) using Zelmac like an antispasmodic rather than as a long-term treatment, and 6) reserving Zelmac for only severe cases. The summary provides probing questions and key messages to address each barrier and convince physicians to use Z
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Guide on the use of Artificial Intelligence-based tools by lawyers and law fi...Massimo Talia
This guide aims to provide information on how lawyers will be able to use the opportunities provided by AI tools and how such tools could help the business processes of small firms. Its objective is to provide lawyers with some background to understand what they can and cannot realistically expect from these products. This guide aims to give a reference point for small law practices in the EU
against which they can evaluate those classes of AI applications that are probably the most relevant for them.
This document briefly explains the June compliance calendar 2024 with income tax returns, PF, ESI, and important due dates, forms to be filled out, periods, and who should file them?.
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"Lifting the Corporate Veil" is a legal concept that refers to the judicial act of disregarding the separate legal personality of a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). Normally, a corporation is considered a legal entity separate from its shareholders or members, meaning that the personal assets of shareholders or members are protected from the liabilities of the corporation. However, there are certain situations where courts may decide to "pierce" or "lift" the corporate veil, holding shareholders or members personally liable for the debts or actions of the corporation.
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Fraud or Illegality: If shareholders or members use the corporate structure to perpetrate fraud, evade legal obligations, or engage in illegal activities, courts may disregard the corporate entity and hold those individuals personally liable.
Undercapitalization: If a corporation is formed with insufficient capital to conduct its intended business and meet its foreseeable liabilities, and this lack of capitalization results in harm to creditors or other parties, courts may lift the corporate veil to hold shareholders or members liable.
Failure to Observe Corporate Formalities: Corporations and LLCs are required to observe certain formalities, such as holding regular meetings, maintaining separate financial records, and avoiding commingling of personal and corporate assets. If these formalities are not observed and the corporate structure is used as a mere façade, courts may disregard the corporate entity.
Alter Ego: If there is such a unity of interest and ownership between the corporation and its shareholders or members that the separate personalities of the corporation and the individuals no longer exist, courts may treat the corporation as the alter ego of its owners and hold them personally liable.
Group Enterprises: In some cases, where multiple corporations are closely related or form part of a single economic unit, courts may pierce the corporate veil to achieve equity, particularly if one corporation's actions harm creditors or other stakeholders and the corporate structure is being used to shield culpable parties from liability.
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3. Who is disabled?
1- Christopher Reeves after his accident that left him a
paraplegic?
2 – A child who is mentally retarded and needs leg
braces to walk?
3 -Your 62 year old neighbor worked construction his
entire life, but after hurting his back on the job can
only do a desk job?
4- Dr. Jones who after 15 years of being a highly
regarded surgeon, was in an MVA that caused so
much brain damage he wouldn’t be able to pass a
GED test.
4. 5 steps:
• Are you earning “SGA”?
• Do you have a severe
impairment?
• Do you meet a medical
listing?
• Are you able to return
to your prior work?
• Are you able to do any
work?
SGA
Yes. Don’t apply No. Go to step 2 Not sure?
5. Process:
• File your application
• Appeal for Hearing
• Appeal to Appeals Council
• Appeal to Federal Court
• Appeal to Circuit Court
6. Be prepared
• Provide complete
medical information-----
• List of medications------
• 15-year work history---
Names, addresses, dates,
phone numbers
Dosage, reason, script
provide
As much as you can
remember
7. Follow doctor’s orders
Keep tract of symptoms
Communicate with your medical providers
Now is the time to help your case.
8. Follow doctors’ advice
• Keep your appointments.
• Take your medications.
• Diet, rest, exercise as directed.
• IMPORTANT: If you are unable to do any thing
the doctor requests due to symptoms let
him/her know ASAP.
9. Keep Track of Symptoms
• Use a journal
• Use a calendar
• Use a camera if appropriate.
10. Communicate with your medical providers.
• Including your OB/GYN, eye doctors, even DDS.
(Don’t say “good” or “fine” if you feel awful!)
• If your doctor isn’t aware of your symptoms how can
he tell SS your limitations? … again, every symptom
every time.
• Let your doctor know if you can’t follow through for
any reason: costs, distance, pain, memory, IBS
issues, etc.
11. Social Security Rulings
• SSR 12-2p
• SSR 14-1p for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has
some reference to FM.
12. What does SS need
• A true diagnosis, preferably from a
Rheumatologist and with trigger points
identified.
• Clinic notes that reflect symptoms with
frequency, duration, etc.
• Medical opinion of restrictions and limitations.