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Overcoming communication challenges of EHRs
Jessica Taylor Healthcare AdministrationThe transition to electronic health records can bring some concerns for healthcare providers, including workflow, training, privacy and security. But one of the most important issues is communication, and many clinicians are concerned that using a computer with a patient will hinder communication.
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How to unplug, turn down the noise and relax in 4 steps
Jared Kligerman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhile technology is great in many ways, we have become rather dependent on it. Research has connected our technological obsession to increased rates of stress, attention problems, depression, cognitive function and anxiety, not to mention the negative impacts it can have on our relationships.
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Legal or not, marijuana cannot be ignored by healthcare providers
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareRegardless of a healthcare professional's position on medicinal cannabis or interest in prescribing its use, providers are expected by patients and the public to have the background necessary to provide guidance regarding the use of cannabis.
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Affordable Care Act’s deadline day arrives — now what?
Ross Lancaster Healthcare AdministrationMarch 31 marks the last day of open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's controversial and signature domestic policy achievement. Despite the well-publicized deadline, the White House has announced that those who have started the application process on HealthCare.gov will be granted an extension to complete the process.
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Silent suffering: Preventing law enforcement suicide
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityPreventing police suicide is every officer's responsibility. The law enforcement profession can no longer ignore the silent suffering. Post-traumatic stress disorder is real and is a lot more common among first responders than initial indications.
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Orange is the new track: Preventing hockey injuries with a dash of paint
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe Look-Up Line, a 40-inch-wide neon orange stripe surrounding the playing ice perimeter in hockey was the inspiration of Thomas E. Smith. His hope is that it gives a brief visual warning to hockey players, much like a warning track in baseball.
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Brainstorming: How can I get a better night’s sleep?
Colleen Butler Mental HealthcareColleen Butler, author of "Concussion Recovery: Rebuilding the Injured Brain," is offering practical advice to help with the recovery from brain injury. In the seventh edition of Brainstorming, readers have asked about how to get a better night's sleep after a brain injury and if one can have a concussion without being knocked unconscious.
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A link between blood and plasma trace metals in Alzheimer’s disease?
Dr. Afsaneh Motamed-Khorasani Medical & Allied HealthcareAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia in the elderly, with a rapidly increasing prevalence. In the past three decades, we have witnessed remarkable advances in our understanding of AD, both in terms of the disease course and its symptoms.
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Technology and Internet: The world’s largest slot machine
Jessica Taylor Mental HealthcareWe've seen numerous reports on drug addiction and how to stop America from becoming a part of the so-called "trend." But have you ever thought about another addiction right in front of you? It's the addiction to the Internet and technology.
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The rising threat of heroin: Part II
Lauren Swan Mental HealthcareFor the past several weeks, Philip Seymour Hoffman has been in the headlines for his recent overdose on heroin that resulted in his death. His name has become a top search term on Google, and is the first suggestion after you type the letter "P."
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