Human vs Digital Medical Scribes
Medical scribes document and transcribe physician interaction with patients during clinical appointments. Does it...
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Annual Data on Serious Adverse Events Released
The Joint Commission created the first Sentinel Event policy in 1996. Since that time,...
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Research Reveals contributing factors to “Never Events”
Two studies reviewed Never Events to identify factors and consequences associated with preventable medical...
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Outpatient Care and Home Infusion Therapy: How safe is it?
Home infusion therapy is an important avenue for the delivery of needed medication outside...
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Chatbot Passes Radiology Boards
An algorithm passed the radiology board exam. Still in its infancy, ChatGPT and other...
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The Joint Commission Steps in to Prevent Burns from Scope Procedures
Defective equipment or poor surgical technique can cause patient burns or fires in the...
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Latest Hospital Safety Rankings Released by Leapfrog Group
Marking its 10th anniversary of providing annual ratings, The Leapfrog Group recently released its...
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Timing Surgery: Surgical Risks and Recent Covid Infection
Infection with COVID-19 impacts the risk of complications from surgery. After three years, the...
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Suburban Physician Faces More Charges of Patient Sexual Assault
A former high school team doctor who worked with youth hockey organizations for 20...
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Research Suggests 250,000 Annually Die Due to Emergency Department Error
A recent study suggests approximately 250,000 people die each year due to Emergency department...
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