A Review of the Medical Studies Act - Michael CoganAnthony Roth
The document discusses the Medical Studies Act (MSA) which protects certain medical peer review documents from discovery in medical malpractice lawsuits. It notes that while the MSA aims to improve healthcare quality, hospitals often exploit the privilege to withhold relevant documents. The summary discusses strategies for plaintiffs to obtain discoverable information, such as incident reports created before peer review committees are formed. Plaintiffs should scrutinize hospital claims of MSA protection and establish timelines of peer review processes. The document calls on readers to join a LinkedIn group to discuss strategies to address legal issues.
This document provides an overview of East Zone Medico Legal Services Pvt. Ltd., a private company that provides medico-legal consulting services. It was established in 2013 in Patna, Bihar, India and assists hospitals, doctors, and medical professionals with legal issues related to their work, including defending clients in litigation, conducting audits, and providing training. The document outlines some common types of medical negligence claims and legal issues that doctors and hospitals face.
Medical privacy for confidentiality is misleading and unethical before and wi...Modupe Sarratt
This document discusses the notion of medical privacy and confidentiality, arguing that it is misleading, impossible to achieve, and unethical. It provides two examples to illustrate why confidentiality cannot be maintained. The first involves a wife who did not disclose her HIV diagnosis to her husband, who later contracted the disease. The second involves a judge seeking treatment who was found to have confidential information about him in the medical records. The document concludes that examples like these show that confidentiality is false and can harm patients. It references a article by Dr. Hall discussing ethical issues in managed care systems.
1. A pharmacist reviewed pharmacy operations in Broken Hill, NSW and identified issues with patients' medication management during transitions between the local hospital and nursing home. Medication lists were often incomplete or inaccurate.
2. The pharmacist proposed allowing the hospital access to the pharmacies' database of patients' medication histories to address this issue. A secure system was set up, with patient consent, to share medication information for nursing home residents with the hospital pharmacy and emergency department.
3. By providing the hospital access to complete and up-to-date medication lists, the new system aims to improve patient health and safety by reducing medication errors during transitions of care between facilities. Early signs indicate the system has positively impacted medication management
A Review of the Medical Studies Act - Michael CoganAnthony Roth
The document discusses the Medical Studies Act (MSA) which protects certain medical peer review documents from discovery in medical malpractice lawsuits. It notes that while the MSA aims to improve healthcare quality, hospitals often exploit the privilege to withhold relevant documents. The summary discusses strategies for plaintiffs to obtain discoverable information, such as incident reports created before peer review committees are formed. Plaintiffs should scrutinize hospital claims of MSA protection and establish timelines of peer review processes. The document calls on readers to join a LinkedIn group to discuss strategies to address legal issues.
This document provides an overview of East Zone Medico Legal Services Pvt. Ltd., a private company that provides medico-legal consulting services. It was established in 2013 in Patna, Bihar, India and assists hospitals, doctors, and medical professionals with legal issues related to their work, including defending clients in litigation, conducting audits, and providing training. The document outlines some common types of medical negligence claims and legal issues that doctors and hospitals face.
Medical privacy for confidentiality is misleading and unethical before and wi...Modupe Sarratt
This document discusses the notion of medical privacy and confidentiality, arguing that it is misleading, impossible to achieve, and unethical. It provides two examples to illustrate why confidentiality cannot be maintained. The first involves a wife who did not disclose her HIV diagnosis to her husband, who later contracted the disease. The second involves a judge seeking treatment who was found to have confidential information about him in the medical records. The document concludes that examples like these show that confidentiality is false and can harm patients. It references a article by Dr. Hall discussing ethical issues in managed care systems.
1. A pharmacist reviewed pharmacy operations in Broken Hill, NSW and identified issues with patients' medication management during transitions between the local hospital and nursing home. Medication lists were often incomplete or inaccurate.
2. The pharmacist proposed allowing the hospital access to the pharmacies' database of patients' medication histories to address this issue. A secure system was set up, with patient consent, to share medication information for nursing home residents with the hospital pharmacy and emergency department.
3. By providing the hospital access to complete and up-to-date medication lists, the new system aims to improve patient health and safety by reducing medication errors during transitions of care between facilities. Early signs indicate the system has positively impacted medication management
Screening Colonoscopy - What you need to know Michael Rausher
This document from Atlanta Center for Gastroenterology discusses colonoscopy categories and provides guidance to patients on understanding their insurance coverage and financial responsibility for colonoscopy procedures. It explains the differences between diagnostic/therapeutic, surveillance/high risk screening, and preventive screening colonoscopies. It advises patients to contact their insurance to determine benefits, and outlines questions to ask regarding coverage, deductibles, and coinsurance. It also clarifies that physicians cannot change coding to alter insurance coverage determination or reimbursement.
The document summarizes techniques used by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) to combat prescription drug abuse, including establishing a Healing and Wellness Court in 2011. The Wellness Court uses a multi-phase program involving treatment, drug testing, court supervision, and community support groups to help offenders address substance abuse issues. Data showed high prescription drug rates in KBIC communities from 2007-2008, prompting research into grants and a coordinated community response through the Wellness Court program.
The document outlines 19 rights that patients have as a hospital patient in New York State. These rights include the right to receive treatment without discrimination, considerate and respectful care in a safe environment, privacy and confidentiality regarding medical information and records, and to participate in decisions about treatment and discharge. Patients also have the right to understand their diagnosis and treatment plan, provide or refuse consent for procedures, refuse treatment or participation in research, and file complaints about their care without reprisal.
Medical errors represent a serious public health problem and occur frequently in various healthcare settings. They can involve medicines, surgery, diagnosis, equipment, or lab reports. Studies estimate medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the US, resulting in between 200,000 to 400,000 deaths per year. Many common types of errors like misdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment, medication mistakes, and uncoordinated care have been reduced through standardized protocols and safety practices, but medical errors still frequently harm and kill patients.
For more Info visit www.healthlibrary.com "What is Medical Negligence" by Dr. Ghazala Shaikh held on 23rd Mar 2016.
Public awareness of medical negligence in India has increased but the 'term' is till misunderstood by the common man. Its medical negligence is needs to be explained and understood in legal perspective and merits of the case has to be find out by the medico legal consultants.
ER visits for opioid overdoses is rising in the U.S. Accurate ER reports from medical transcription services and proactive action can help minimize risks.
The document outlines a patient's bill of rights, which includes the right to considerate and respectful care, the right to information about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and the right to make decisions about their plan of care and refuse treatment. It also covers the rights to privacy, confidentiality, review of medical records, continuity of care, and informed consent regarding research studies. The document states that hospitals must respect patient dignity and values in all activities.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Jillian Murphy's education and qualifications. She is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from SUNY Buffalo. Her experience includes internships at various pharmacies where she provided patient counseling and completed dispensing activities. She has also completed several advanced pharmacy practice experiences in different practice settings such as oncology, transplant, and community pharmacy.
“I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to service of humanity.” This is the first sentence a doctor utters while taking an oath when s/he enters into the medical profession. They are considered as God by people despite knowing the fact that they are human, as the profession gives ‘hope’ to live to a patient and his family. But due to the increasing number of medico legal issues in the country, there is a serious concern about the doctor-patient relationship. To raise awareness among the patients about their rights and responsibilities as patients and to build up a strong, safe and healthy doctor patient relationship, the Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust observes June 25 as Patients’ Rights Day under the “STOP MEDICAL TERRORISM” movement for better and transparent healthcare services in India.
The Trust, in consultation with a panel of medical professionals of national and international repute, drafted the Patients’ Rights in 10 points and the responsibilities in another 10 points. The Rights and Responsibilities of the patients available at http://smt.armt.in in many Indian languages. It's a two page document. The Trust requests everyone to support the cause by downloading the document in their preferred language, printing it out and distributing it among patients in any hospital in India. The Trust believes that this initiative may save hundreds of lives and will be a great contribution for better and more transparent healthcare services in India.
The rights mentioned in the draft include the right to get the best possible medical care without discrimination; right to prompt, life-saving treatment; right to take part in all decisions relating to one’s health care; right to privacy; right to know the identity and role of people involved in treatment; right to dignity and to have caregivers’ respect; right to appropriate assessment and management of pain; right to receive visitors; right to refuse treatment and to leave the medical centre; and right to get necessary information related to the line of treatment as well as all health records.
The responsibilities mentioned in the draft include the responsibility to refrain from misbehaving and misconduct towards any medical service providers; responsibility to refrain from physical assault of any healthcare personnel or damage to property; responsibility to be truthful; responsibility to provide complete and accurate medical history; responsibility to cooperate with the agreed line of treatment; responsibility to meet the financial obligations; responsibility to refrain from initiating, participating or supporting fraudulent and illegal health care practices; responsibility to report illegal or unethical behaviour; responsibility to get a post-mortem done and responsibility to discuss end of life decisions.
This document outlines various medical acts and ordinances in Pakistan related to different medical systems, medical practice, and regulation of healthcare professionals and institutions. It defines key terms like registered medical practitioner (RMP) and discusses objectives around standardizing medical education and qualifications. It also covers professional conduct and oversight authorities like the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
This document outlines a patient bill of rights that aims to protect patients and transform the relationship between doctors and patients. It lists several rights that patients have, including the right to quality care, privacy, and informed consent. The rights also address issues like advance directives, confidentiality, continuity of care, and participating in research. The goal of the bill of rights is to give patients more autonomy, information, and legal recourse in their healthcare decisions and treatment.
INTERNAL MEDICINE ORGANIZATIONS SURVEY INTERNISTS ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICA...abimorg
A survey of internists—physicians practicing internal
medicine—whose board certification was up for renewal in December 2002 found that the most
common reasons for participating in recertification or Maintenance of Certification (MOC) were
to maintain professional image and update knowledge. The survey findings report that 59 percent
of general internists and 60 percent of subspecialists participated to maintain their professional
image. Additionally, 51 percent of general internists and 60 percent of subspecialists participated
to update their medical knowledge. http://www.abim.org/moc/
The document discusses patients' rights regarding informed consent for medical treatment. It outlines the rights to informed consent, informed decision, and informed choice. It defines key concepts like competence, disclosure, comprehension, and voluntariness that are important for ensuring informed consent. The document also discusses limitations to consent in emergency situations and the rights to privacy, confidentiality, and refusal of treatment. Overall, it establishes that patients have a fundamental right to make voluntary and informed decisions about their own healthcare.
The Lentin Commission report investigated the deaths of 14 patients in 1986 who died from acute renal failure caused by adulterated glycerol supplied by a pharmaceutical company. Over 17 months, the commission uncovered a nexus between politicians, the FDA, and drug manufacturers. It revealed issues with 300 drug formulations and found 20% of drug samples to be defective. The commission's report led to the resignation of the health minister and discussed various medical deviances like issuing false certificates and engaging in illegal activities for monetary gain. It noted that while most doctors act ethically, some engage in unprofessional behavior for profit in violation of medical codes of conduct and laws.
Karen McIntosh is seeking a career as a phlebotomist. She recently completed her studies in phlebotomy and has over 15 years of experience as a certified nurse assistant in various healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health. Her skills include venipuncture, use of medical equipment, safety procedures, and providing excellent customer service.
This document discusses dangerous opioid prescribing practices observed in workers' compensation claims and strategies to address them. It provides an overview of opioid use and outcomes in workers' compensation populations. Specific cases are presented that exemplify dangerous prescribing patterns, including high doses and long-term use. Approaches used by organizations to identify at-risk patients and claims are outlined, such as monitoring prescription data and conducting urine drug screens. Initiatives to resolve issues include education, implementing prescribing guidelines, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and coordinating care for patients needing detoxification or behavioral health support.
Patient Rights and Responsibilities, by Christine Lang of Citizens Advice BureauHIVScotland
A presentation by Christine Lang of the Citizens Advice Bureau Patient Advice and Support Service on 'Patient Rights and Responsibilities'. Presented at the Positive Persons' Forum on 21 February 2015, Glasgow.
The document outlines a patient's bill of rights, which lists protections and responsibilities for patients during hospitalization. It states patients have the right to receive medical information, make healthcare decisions, privacy, and confidentiality of medical records. While not legally binding, the bill of rights provides guidance for healthcare facilities and staff on treating patients and their families with courtesy, respect and responsiveness.
This resume is for Dr. Joan Sullivan, who has over 25 years of leadership experience in non-profit organizations and healthcare. She is currently the Foundress and Chief Director of Pharmacy Services at Mission of Mercy, Inc., a non-profit that provides free healthcare to those in need. Prior to this role, she held several director and VP roles at hospitals and healthcare companies. She demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning, and program development skills. Her experience includes launching new programs, managing pharmacy operations, and developing clinical services.
This document promotes StoreONGO, a service that helps businesses create mobile apps and campaigns to engage customers. It summarizes that StoreONGO allows businesses to create promotional HTML5 apps, transactional apps linked to Facebook pages, and native apps to reach loyal customers. The service manages products, offers, services, push notifications, campaigns and analytics to provide a mobile presence and visibility for businesses. Setup is described as simple, with businesses subscribing by downloading an admin app to manage everything from their mobile.
Screening Colonoscopy - What you need to know Michael Rausher
This document from Atlanta Center for Gastroenterology discusses colonoscopy categories and provides guidance to patients on understanding their insurance coverage and financial responsibility for colonoscopy procedures. It explains the differences between diagnostic/therapeutic, surveillance/high risk screening, and preventive screening colonoscopies. It advises patients to contact their insurance to determine benefits, and outlines questions to ask regarding coverage, deductibles, and coinsurance. It also clarifies that physicians cannot change coding to alter insurance coverage determination or reimbursement.
The document summarizes techniques used by the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) to combat prescription drug abuse, including establishing a Healing and Wellness Court in 2011. The Wellness Court uses a multi-phase program involving treatment, drug testing, court supervision, and community support groups to help offenders address substance abuse issues. Data showed high prescription drug rates in KBIC communities from 2007-2008, prompting research into grants and a coordinated community response through the Wellness Court program.
The document outlines 19 rights that patients have as a hospital patient in New York State. These rights include the right to receive treatment without discrimination, considerate and respectful care in a safe environment, privacy and confidentiality regarding medical information and records, and to participate in decisions about treatment and discharge. Patients also have the right to understand their diagnosis and treatment plan, provide or refuse consent for procedures, refuse treatment or participation in research, and file complaints about their care without reprisal.
Medical errors represent a serious public health problem and occur frequently in various healthcare settings. They can involve medicines, surgery, diagnosis, equipment, or lab reports. Studies estimate medical errors may be the third leading cause of death in the US, resulting in between 200,000 to 400,000 deaths per year. Many common types of errors like misdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment, medication mistakes, and uncoordinated care have been reduced through standardized protocols and safety practices, but medical errors still frequently harm and kill patients.
For more Info visit www.healthlibrary.com "What is Medical Negligence" by Dr. Ghazala Shaikh held on 23rd Mar 2016.
Public awareness of medical negligence in India has increased but the 'term' is till misunderstood by the common man. Its medical negligence is needs to be explained and understood in legal perspective and merits of the case has to be find out by the medico legal consultants.
ER visits for opioid overdoses is rising in the U.S. Accurate ER reports from medical transcription services and proactive action can help minimize risks.
The document outlines a patient's bill of rights, which includes the right to considerate and respectful care, the right to information about diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, and the right to make decisions about their plan of care and refuse treatment. It also covers the rights to privacy, confidentiality, review of medical records, continuity of care, and informed consent regarding research studies. The document states that hospitals must respect patient dignity and values in all activities.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Jillian Murphy's education and qualifications. She is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science from SUNY Buffalo. Her experience includes internships at various pharmacies where she provided patient counseling and completed dispensing activities. She has also completed several advanced pharmacy practice experiences in different practice settings such as oncology, transplant, and community pharmacy.
“I solemnly pledge myself to consecrate my life to service of humanity.” This is the first sentence a doctor utters while taking an oath when s/he enters into the medical profession. They are considered as God by people despite knowing the fact that they are human, as the profession gives ‘hope’ to live to a patient and his family. But due to the increasing number of medico legal issues in the country, there is a serious concern about the doctor-patient relationship. To raise awareness among the patients about their rights and responsibilities as patients and to build up a strong, safe and healthy doctor patient relationship, the Dr. Anamika Ray Memorial Trust observes June 25 as Patients’ Rights Day under the “STOP MEDICAL TERRORISM” movement for better and transparent healthcare services in India.
The Trust, in consultation with a panel of medical professionals of national and international repute, drafted the Patients’ Rights in 10 points and the responsibilities in another 10 points. The Rights and Responsibilities of the patients available at http://smt.armt.in in many Indian languages. It's a two page document. The Trust requests everyone to support the cause by downloading the document in their preferred language, printing it out and distributing it among patients in any hospital in India. The Trust believes that this initiative may save hundreds of lives and will be a great contribution for better and more transparent healthcare services in India.
The rights mentioned in the draft include the right to get the best possible medical care without discrimination; right to prompt, life-saving treatment; right to take part in all decisions relating to one’s health care; right to privacy; right to know the identity and role of people involved in treatment; right to dignity and to have caregivers’ respect; right to appropriate assessment and management of pain; right to receive visitors; right to refuse treatment and to leave the medical centre; and right to get necessary information related to the line of treatment as well as all health records.
The responsibilities mentioned in the draft include the responsibility to refrain from misbehaving and misconduct towards any medical service providers; responsibility to refrain from physical assault of any healthcare personnel or damage to property; responsibility to be truthful; responsibility to provide complete and accurate medical history; responsibility to cooperate with the agreed line of treatment; responsibility to meet the financial obligations; responsibility to refrain from initiating, participating or supporting fraudulent and illegal health care practices; responsibility to report illegal or unethical behaviour; responsibility to get a post-mortem done and responsibility to discuss end of life decisions.
This document outlines various medical acts and ordinances in Pakistan related to different medical systems, medical practice, and regulation of healthcare professionals and institutions. It defines key terms like registered medical practitioner (RMP) and discusses objectives around standardizing medical education and qualifications. It also covers professional conduct and oversight authorities like the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).
This document outlines a patient bill of rights that aims to protect patients and transform the relationship between doctors and patients. It lists several rights that patients have, including the right to quality care, privacy, and informed consent. The rights also address issues like advance directives, confidentiality, continuity of care, and participating in research. The goal of the bill of rights is to give patients more autonomy, information, and legal recourse in their healthcare decisions and treatment.
INTERNAL MEDICINE ORGANIZATIONS SURVEY INTERNISTS ON MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICA...abimorg
A survey of internists—physicians practicing internal
medicine—whose board certification was up for renewal in December 2002 found that the most
common reasons for participating in recertification or Maintenance of Certification (MOC) were
to maintain professional image and update knowledge. The survey findings report that 59 percent
of general internists and 60 percent of subspecialists participated to maintain their professional
image. Additionally, 51 percent of general internists and 60 percent of subspecialists participated
to update their medical knowledge. http://www.abim.org/moc/
The document discusses patients' rights regarding informed consent for medical treatment. It outlines the rights to informed consent, informed decision, and informed choice. It defines key concepts like competence, disclosure, comprehension, and voluntariness that are important for ensuring informed consent. The document also discusses limitations to consent in emergency situations and the rights to privacy, confidentiality, and refusal of treatment. Overall, it establishes that patients have a fundamental right to make voluntary and informed decisions about their own healthcare.
The Lentin Commission report investigated the deaths of 14 patients in 1986 who died from acute renal failure caused by adulterated glycerol supplied by a pharmaceutical company. Over 17 months, the commission uncovered a nexus between politicians, the FDA, and drug manufacturers. It revealed issues with 300 drug formulations and found 20% of drug samples to be defective. The commission's report led to the resignation of the health minister and discussed various medical deviances like issuing false certificates and engaging in illegal activities for monetary gain. It noted that while most doctors act ethically, some engage in unprofessional behavior for profit in violation of medical codes of conduct and laws.
Karen McIntosh is seeking a career as a phlebotomist. She recently completed her studies in phlebotomy and has over 15 years of experience as a certified nurse assistant in various healthcare settings including hospitals, nursing homes, and home health. Her skills include venipuncture, use of medical equipment, safety procedures, and providing excellent customer service.
This document discusses dangerous opioid prescribing practices observed in workers' compensation claims and strategies to address them. It provides an overview of opioid use and outcomes in workers' compensation populations. Specific cases are presented that exemplify dangerous prescribing patterns, including high doses and long-term use. Approaches used by organizations to identify at-risk patients and claims are outlined, such as monitoring prescription data and conducting urine drug screens. Initiatives to resolve issues include education, implementing prescribing guidelines, interdisciplinary treatment teams, and coordinating care for patients needing detoxification or behavioral health support.
Patient Rights and Responsibilities, by Christine Lang of Citizens Advice BureauHIVScotland
A presentation by Christine Lang of the Citizens Advice Bureau Patient Advice and Support Service on 'Patient Rights and Responsibilities'. Presented at the Positive Persons' Forum on 21 February 2015, Glasgow.
The document outlines a patient's bill of rights, which lists protections and responsibilities for patients during hospitalization. It states patients have the right to receive medical information, make healthcare decisions, privacy, and confidentiality of medical records. While not legally binding, the bill of rights provides guidance for healthcare facilities and staff on treating patients and their families with courtesy, respect and responsiveness.
This resume is for Dr. Joan Sullivan, who has over 25 years of leadership experience in non-profit organizations and healthcare. She is currently the Foundress and Chief Director of Pharmacy Services at Mission of Mercy, Inc., a non-profit that provides free healthcare to those in need. Prior to this role, she held several director and VP roles at hospitals and healthcare companies. She demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning, and program development skills. Her experience includes launching new programs, managing pharmacy operations, and developing clinical services.
This document promotes StoreONGO, a service that helps businesses create mobile apps and campaigns to engage customers. It summarizes that StoreONGO allows businesses to create promotional HTML5 apps, transactional apps linked to Facebook pages, and native apps to reach loyal customers. The service manages products, offers, services, push notifications, campaigns and analytics to provide a mobile presence and visibility for businesses. Setup is described as simple, with businesses subscribing by downloading an admin app to manage everything from their mobile.
This document discusses human factors related to heat stress. It covers topics like information input and processing, cognitive systems modeling, energy expenditures during rest and physical activity, heat stresses, and heat-related disorders and their health effects. Specific points covered include the definition of information in information theory, basal and resting metabolic rates and their relationship to total energy expenditure and body size, average daily calorie needs for males and females, and factors that influence heat disorders like clothing, prior injury, and common heat-related illnesses like heat stroke, exhaustion, and rashes.
This document discusses the development of MRI methods for neuroscience applications. It notes that MRI is important for studying diseases like multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's but faces challenges related to hardware, image acquisition, and processing. The approach is to build expertise across the entire MRI process, from building customized coils and optimizing pulse sequences, to advanced imaging techniques, image processing, and collaborating with other institutions to study diseases.
This document provides an overview of Procter & Gamble (P&G) India. It discusses that P&G India is a subsidiary of the world's largest consumer goods company and was established in India in 1964. It serves over 650 million consumers in India with popular brands like Vicks, Ariel, Tide, Whisper, Olay, Gillette, Pampers, Oral-B, Head & Shoulders and Duracell. The document also summarizes P&G's supply chain management approaches, including Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment and Consumer Driven Supply Network, and how it has collaborated with retailers like Walmart.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a global hospitality company founded in 1957 with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. It operates 587 hotels across 54 countries with 164,925 rooms. Hyatt has expanded significantly since the 1960s through hotel openings, acquisitions of other brands like AmeriSuites, and the introduction of new brands such as Andaz, Hyatt House, and Hyatt Ziva resorts. Hyatt focuses on luxury and upscale segments and maintains a diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties.
La jaqueta está disponible en los colores negro, blanco, azul marino y crema. La información proporcionada incluye el nombre de Karina Maciel y su número, 99981168.
Read the article on the following 2 pages, Fighting HIV a Commu.docxcatheryncouper
Read the article on the following 2 pages, “Fighting HIV a Community at a Time.” , answer the following questions. Please type your answers…complete and thoughtful responses…1/2 page, single spaced minimum.
1. Statistically as many as 20-25% of people who are HIV positive do not know they are infected. Why do people not get tested if they engage in risky behaviors (unprotected sex and/or IV drug use with used needles)? Give reasons and rationales for their decision not to get tested.
2. In 2006 only about half of Washington D.C. residents who were tested positive for HIV saw a doctor about it within 6 months. They are contagious during that time. Again, why would someone who receives a positive diagnosis, not get treatment? Is a diagnosis of HIV different from other STDs? Why or why not?
3. The “test and treat” program in D.C. and the Bronx improved the follow-up of prompt medical care. What are the statistics?
4. At the end of the article, it states the profile of who is most resistant to being tested and treated. What is it about that particular group of people that would make them resistant?
Fighting HIV a Community at a Time Susan Okie, New York Times, Oct. 27, 2009
WASHINGTON- Federal health officials are preparing a plan to study a bold new strategy to stop the spread of the AIDS virus: routinely testing virtually every adult in a community, and promptly treating those found to be infected. The strategy is called “test and treat,” and officials say the two sites for the three-year study will be the District of Columbia and the Bronx--locales with some of the nation’s highest rates of infection with HIV.
The officials emphasize that this is just a first step. The goal is not to measure whether “test and treat” actually works to slow and epidemic, but whether such a strategy can even be carried out, given the many barriers to being tested and getting medical care.
On the path from infection to treatment, “we lose people at every single step,” said Dr. Shannon L. Hader, director of the HIV/AIDS administration at this city’s Department of Health.
As many as 5 percent of the adults in the District of Columbia are infected--a rate Dr. Hader says is comparable with those in West Africa--and one-third to one-half do not even know they harbor the virus. (Nationwide, 20 percent to 25 percent of people who are HIV positive do not know of their infections, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
And even when infection is diagnosed, “getting people from the field to the doctor is the hardest component,” said Angela Fulwood Wood, deputy director of Family and Medical Counseling Service, and agency that operates a mobile HIV testing clinic here. Often, she added, someone who has just tested positive “can walk off that day and decide, ‘I’m going to pretend that never happened.’ In 2006, only about half of D.C. reside ...
The document discusses a compliance review initiative conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at 12 hospitals in cities most impacted by HIV/AIDS. The review examined how the hospitals ensure equal access, language access, and privacy of health information for people living with HIV/AIDS. OCR found that while all hospitals had some policies to promote access and protect privacy, some opportunities for improvement existed. OCR provided technical assistance and the report identifies additional steps hospitals can take to protect civil rights and privacy for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The more honest one is, the easier it is to continue being honest, just as more lies one has told, the more necessary it is to lie again. By their openness, people dedicated to the truth live in the open, and through the exercise of their courage to live in the open, they become free from fear. Human beings are poor examiners, subject to superstition, bias, prejudice, and a PROFOUND tendency to see what they want to see rather than what really there. The ultimate goal of life remains the spiritual growth of the individual, the solitary journey to peaks that can be climbed only alone.
- M. Scott Peck, “The Road Less Traveled”
The chemotherapy drugs that are used to treat cancer patients can themselves cause cancer in health care workers who handle them. A 2004 alert from NIOSH warned of this risk but more study is still needed. A proposed study of health care worker exposures has been delayed after the OMB raised questions about the study design twice. Proponents say the study is important to better understand the risks to workers from exposure to chemo drugs through inhalation, skin contact, or contact with contaminated surfaces and waste. Many countries in Europe have done more to control exposures and reduce risks to health care workers compared to the US.
Overuse and inappropriate use of antibiotics is a major public health concern in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it more difficult for physicians to easily treat many infections.
Hospitals are charged with the dual task of keeping patients well while also keeping patients safe. The two are inextricably linked, as patient safety concerns often tie directly into patient health concerns — hand hygiene, transitions of care and medication errors are a few such concerns that come to mind.Looking prospectively, these concerns, and many others, will flow into the next calendar year. Some of the patient safety issues are long established, and will remain in the forefront of healthcare's mind for years to come. Here, in no particular order, are 10 important patient safety issues for providers to consider in the upcoming year.
This document summarizes two cases of healthcare fraud. The first case involved three individuals who owned medical supply and home health companies that conspired to defraud Medicare of $14 million by providing unnecessary medical equipment and services. Patients testified they received kickbacks. The second case involved a physician and clinic administrator who pleaded guilty in a $37 million scheme, with the physician approving $26 million in fraudulent bills and unnecessary treatments, and the administrator causing $11 million in false claims to be submitted to Medicare. Both cases involved schemes to submit fraudulent medical bills and claims to Medicare.
State Law Provides Relief for Victims of HIPAA ViolationsCynthia Stamer
1) State law provides relief for victims of HIPAA violations through claims such as emotional distress, malpractice, defamation, and invasion of privacy since HIPAA itself does not allow private lawsuits for damages.
2) In a recent case, a nurse sued for negligent retention and supervision after her employer continued to assign a coworker who had viewed her medical records without permission in violation of HIPAA.
3) The court allowed the lawsuit to proceed, finding the employer was notified of the coworker's HIPAA violations and termination from the previous employer, but still assigned the coworker to the same location as the plaintiff.
this is a discussion not a paper I need a paragraph under each quest.docxabhi353063
this is a discussion not a paper I need a paragraph under each question. each paragraph need to be at least 250 words with up to date references.
HAS 515 Week 8 Lecture:
Patient Rights and Responsibilities and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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Professor Charles enters classroom and introduces the topics for today’s lesson and begins the lecture.
Prof Charles
: Hello everyone….welcome back to class. Today, we are going to discuss patient rights and responsibilities and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
The Patient Self-Determination Act of 1990 (PSDA) made a significant advance in the protection of the rights of patients to make decisions regarding their own health care. Healthcare organizations may no longer passively permit patients to exercise their rights but must protect and promote such rights. The PSDA provides that each individual has a right under state law to make decisions concerning his or her medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment and the right to formulate advance directives.
Let’s first discuss the rights of the patient. How are patient rights classified?
Casey:
Patient rights may be classified as either legal (those emanating from law) or human statements of desirable ethical principles (such as the right to healthcare or the right to be treated with human dignity). Both staff and patients should be aware and understand not only their own rights and responsibilities, but also the rights and responsibilities of each other.
Donald
: Patients also have a right to receive a clear explanation of tests, diagnoses, treatment options, prescribed medications, and prognosis; participate in healthcare decisions; understand treatment options; and discontinue or refuse treatment options. It is recognized that the relationship between the physician and the patient is essential for the provision of proper care.
Casey
: In addition to what has already been noted, I would say that legal precedent has established that not only does the institution have responsibility to the patient, but also the patient has responsibility to the institution.
Prof. Charles
: Absolutely… What does the federal and state law and the Constitution have to say about discriminatory practices?
Casey
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Prof. Charles
: Excellent. What is an example of discrimination by a hospital?
Donald:
There was a case,
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2011; 33 e50–e56WEB PAPERThe ethics of HIV testing an.docxvickeryr87
2011; 33: e50–e56
WEB PAPER
The ethics of HIV testing and disclosure for
healthcare professionals: What do our future
doctors think?
JULIE M. AULTMAN1 & NICOLE J. BORGES2
1Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, USA, 2Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, USA
Abstract
Aim: This study examined future medical professionals’ attitudes and beliefs regarding mandatory human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV) testing and disclosure.
Method: A total of 54 US medical students were interviewed regarding mandatory testing and disclosure of HIV status for both
patient and health care professional populations. Interviews were qualitatively analyzed using thematic analysis by the first author
and verified by the second author.
Results: Medical students considered a variety of perspectives, even placing themselves in the shoes of their patients or imagining
themselves as a healthcare professional with HIV. Mixed opinions were presented regarding the importance of HIV testing for
students coupled with a fear about school administration regarding HIV positive test results and the outcome of a student’s career.
Third- and fourth-year medical students felt that there should be no obligation to disclose one’s HIV status to patients, colleagues,
or employers. However, most of these students did feel that patients had an obligation to disclose their HIV status to healthcare
professionals.
Conclusion: This study gives medical educators a glimpse into what our future doctors think about HIV testing and disclosure, and
how difficult it is for them to recognize that they can be patients too, as they are conflicted by professional and personal values.
Introduction
The overall aim of this qualitative study is to gain a deeper
understanding of future doctors’ attitudes and beliefs regarding
mandatory human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing and
disclosure, and to explore current medical students’ personal
biases and stigmas surrounding HIV testing and disclosure.
Present and future doctors may face the challenges of having
to not only request that patients disclose their HIV status, but
also to decide whether to report one’s own HIV status to
patients, colleagues, and/or employing healthcare institutions.
By examining and identifying some of the beliefs and attitudes
surrounding such dilemmas, we believe this information can
be of help to medical educators as they work with medical
students and their clinical preceptors to resolve many of the
social and ethical problems associated with the stigma of HIV
disclosure, while improving the overall health of individuals
and communities. In addition to the presentation and analysis
of our data, we provide curriculum recommendations for
ethics education for HIV testing and disclosure for medical
students. First, we will provide descriptive background infor-
mation on HIV testing and disclosure.
HIV testing
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Oklahoma Dentist Could Face Criminal Charges
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"He advised, 'They just take proper treatment of that. The Particular operator said patients were
becoming referred to a different clinic, nevertheless didn't http://dentistry.alltop.com/ disclose the
clinic's name.
Upon hearing in the infected affected person in March 15, the actual Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
conducted the surprise inspection of Harrington's practice about March 18, allegedly obtaining
numerous problems, such as regular use of your rusty group of instruments in patients along with
recognized infections, and the practice associated with pouring bleach about wounds until that they
"turned white." They also found that Harrington employed dental assistants who weren't licensed.
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Calls last night for you to Harrington's office had been directed to an operator, which informed ABC
Information the clinic will simply no longer took voicemails. State health officials traced your
infections for the dentist.. "Those tend to be fundamental things. Drug cabinets were unlocked and
also unsupervised through the day, along with Harrington didn't keep an stock log regarding drugs,
some of that have got been managed substances, according to the complaint. I don't.'"
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2. Harrington allegedly re-used needles, contaminating drugs together with potentially harmful
bacteria and also trace amounts of other drugs, according for the complaint.
Since information with the investigation broke yesterday, Rogers stated she's got received several
other calls through former patients alleging the dental assistants performed additional dental
procedures, as well.
"The simple things that everyone knows -- adhere to CDC guidelines, use clean syringes, don't reuse
multi-dose vials in multiple patients, don't use rusted equipment -- individuals tend to be items even
non-physicians know," Rogers said. Even though patient-specific drug records indicated that will
these were making use of morphine within 2012, simply no morphine have been ordered since 2009.
An Oklahoma dentist accused associated with exposing a large quantity of patients for you to HIV,
hepatitis B and hepatitis C may encounter criminal charges with regard to his actions, Susan Rogers,
president regarding Oklahoma Board of Dentistry, advised ABCNews.com.
Rogers known as the incident any "perfect storm." In the surface of his many violations throughout
sanitary practice, the actual dentist was obviously a Medicaid provider, this means he had a
substantial proportion regarding patients together with HIV or perhaps hepatitis, the girl said.
Harrington and his awesome staff advised investigators he treated a new "high population regarding
known infectious disease carrier patients," according to a new 17-count grievance filed from the
Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. Wayne http://www.umc.edu/sod/ Scott Harrington, an oral surgeon
with practices throughout Tulsa and also Owasso, informing these people regarding an investigation
directly into Harrington's practice along with advising them to get tested regarding HIV, hepatitis B
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3. Rogers said investigations from the state dental board, hawaii wellness department, their state
bureau associated with narcotics and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency are just getting
underway. Although she has certainly not yet submitted documents to the Tulsa District Attorney,
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to the situation.
"Practicing dentistry without a license is a felony," your woman said. Harrington referred for you to
his staff concerning just about all sterilization and also drug methods inside his office," the actual
complaint read. Which component can create it egregious."
"During the inspections, Dr. "When we found out your things that these people said, the undeniable
fact that the assistants were providing IV anesthesia, which part will be absolutely unacceptable and
illegal, as well as my board frowns in that."
4. Harrington voluntarily surrendered his state dental license along along with other permits, plus a
formal hearing before the dentistry board is scheduled pertaining to April 19.
The dentist's alleged methods stumbled on mild following a patient tested positive regarding HIV as
well as hepatitis C, and had no recognized risk factors