Dialogues in Healthcare · Publications
Notwithstanding technological advances to prevent missing sponge, the problem does occur during surgical procedures. Policies and procedures are in place to help the surgical team find the missing sponge and[…]
Dialogues in Healthcare · Publications
The Affordable Care Act and Meaningful Communication On May 18, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services published a Final Rule entitled, “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities.” The[…]
Communication & Documentation · Dialogues in Healthcare · Health Information · Hospitalist Resources · Publications
Getting the “Stories” Right About a Lengthy Delay in Post-Procedure Medication The patient safety movement has emphasized several key components for effective patient communication. Such concepts as patient teach-back, asking[…]
Communication & Documentation · Dialogues in Healthcare · Health Information · Publications
The Importance of the Post-Diagnostic Test Discussion Each day, care providers across the country carry out intrusive diagnostic procedures to help determine the cause of patient ailments. Although many of[…]
Communication & Documentation · Dialogues in Healthcare · Publications
The Disconnect: Failure to Act on Documented Known Allergies Many are familiar with the old saying, “You can take the horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.”[…]
Communication & Documentation · Dialogues in Healthcare · Publications
Scribes According to a recent Viewpoint article in the Journal of the American Medical Association, some 22 companies operating in 44 states provide scribe services.1 Over the last number of[…]
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