Articles related to "Patient Safety"

An article in our local paper last Saturday reported that one in nine patients in Canadian hospitals gets an infection before leaving hospital.

Treating doctors with awe and reverence does not always yield the best results for the patient whereas a move to a respectful partnership could be of greater benefit.

Medicare rules may be the first to mandate practitioners use electronic prescription services to improve patient safety and save money.

Hospitals have been on notice for some time now that costly errors would no longer be covered. Pay for Performance began several years ago and is getting stricter now.

Attaching barcodes on sponges lowers counting errors.

Communication is an essential skill for all health care professionals. This involves effective speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Nina Saville interviews Ann Alexander and asks, "Have the loopholes in the systems which allowed Dr Shipman to kill over 200 patients been plugged?"

Physicians, medical researchers and legislators have expressed increasing concern about whether the civil justice system is still best for trying medical liability cases.

Between 44,000 and 98,000 hospital deaths per year are attributable to medical errors. Most of these deaths are preventable, said a report by the Institute of Medicine

The data from large studies with the newest (often called third generation) Aromatase Inhibitors is showing generally promising results.

Clinical trials are experiments on human subjects--which means that ethical issues are always present. This article surveys historically prominent ethical debates.

Each month health observances help to raise the public's awareness of health issues and the need for cures and prevention.

Americans are going abroad to find lower cost for such things as knee surgery, or dental work as health care expenses in the United States continue to spiral upward.

Taking part in clinical treatment trials gives cancer patients a chance to improve the mesothelioma survival rate with angiogenesis inhibitors and other new drugs.

Home Health is an area that has seen many changes in the past and they are bracing for new changes with payment sources and systems.

The HPV vaccine is backed by the CDC as a way to prevent infection and protect women against cervical cancer.

Be well-informed and prepared for a Day Surgery hospital stay. Avoid potential problems by understanding what to bring to hospital, what is best left at home and why.

The incidence of metabolic syndrome is increasing with the rise in obesity. Exercise and proper diet, leading to weight loss, can reverse this condition.

Avoid cancellation of surgery or anaesthetic risks by following fasting instructions. Understand the difference between fasting for medical reasons and religious fasting.

More Americans are filing for bankruptcy because they cannot pay their medical bills. President Obama plans healthcare reforms to tackle the problem of affordability.

It's common for cancer patients to seek a second opinion, and some insurance companies require it.

Confidence in our healthcare professionals is vital if the general public are to entrust their health to them, and comply with their recommendations.

Many hospitals seek accreditation by the Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) to signify high quality healthcare.

Integration of systems, mass notification and access control are keys to safe and cost-effective health care environments.

As Congress debates a new health care bill, Barack Obama pleads with Americans to support health care reform to curb rising medical costs. Watch July 22nd speech online.

Quadriplegia, also called tetraplegia, is devastating for the patient and his family. For the caregiver it is both physically and emotionally challenging.

What patients should know before undergoing Day Surgery procedures. Be well-informed to prevent unnecessary stress, confusion, delays or even cancellation of surgery.

The effectiveness of alcohol-based hand-cleansers is dependant on the concentration of alcohol, the time of exposure, and the volume used.

What transpires upon first contact with the Cath Lab patient has a direct effect on their discharge disposition and rate of post-procedure complications.

Today's economy will drastically affect the nation's vulnerable population. What can be done within our communities and Government to prevent patient abuse and neglect?

Zoloft® (sertraline) is a prescription anti-depressant. It is important to know the facts before beginning a regimine.