Improving Patient Care in Radiation Oncology: Redefining the Role of the Clinical Medical Physicist

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Pawlicki ◽  
Arno J. Mundt
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Radiation Oncology ◽  
Medical Physicist ◽  
Improving Patient Care

The Role of Humanities in Medical Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Arthur L. Frank
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
The United States ◽  
Physician Communication ◽  
Ethical Behaviors ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Improving Patient Care

This chapter considers the role and value of the study of the humanities in medical education. Most authors on this subject believe the study of the humanities results in a better physician. However, few papers document this almost universally accepted idea. This chapter cites the available literature on the subject and also considers how the study of the humanities has become more common in countries beyond the United States. The study of the humanities is thought to improve physician communication and to influence ethical behaviors, ultimately improving patient care.

Role of clinical nurse leadership in improving patient care

2009 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 26-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Murphy ◽  
Bernie Quillinan ◽  
Mary Carolan
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Clinical Nurse ◽  
Nurse Leadership ◽  
Improving Patient Care

scholarly journals The role of social media in ophthalmology: a narrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 262-266
Author(s):  
Nuno Moura-Coelho
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Surgical Practice ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Social media have played an increasing role in medicine with potential applications for both physicians and patients. This trend has also impacted clinical and surgical practice in ophthalmology in a wide range of subspecialties to promote scientific research findings, provide further tools for teaching, and ease communication between ophthalmologists across the globe improving patient care. However, social media have certain limitations that need to be overcome to ensure their reliability and quality for physicians and patients. This article provides a review of the current applications and pitfalls of social media in ophthalmology.

The role of informatics in improving patient care

2018 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. A1
Author(s):  
Phung-Anh (Alex) Nguyen ◽  
Yao-Chin Wang ◽  
Yu-Chuan (Jack) Li
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Improving Patient Care

Evolution of the Cancer Registrar in the Era of Informatics

2021 ◽  
pp. 272-278
Author(s):  
Kelly W. Merriman ◽  
Ronda G. Broome ◽  
Giordana De Las Pozas ◽  
Lisa D. Landvogt ◽  
Ying Qi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Additional Data ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Accurate Data ◽  
Cancer Data ◽  
Data Points ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Improving Patient Care

The cancer registrar reports accurate, complete, and timely abstracted cancer data to various healthcare agencies. The data are used for understanding the incidence of cancer, evaluating the effectiveness of public health efforts in the prevention of new cases and improving patient care outcomes and survival. There are increasing demands placed on registrars for additional data points with real-time submission to reporting agencies. To that end, registrars are increasing the use of informatics to meet the demand. The purpose of this article is the role of the registrar in the collection and reporting of critical cancer data and how registrars are currently using informatics to enhance their work. This article describes how informatics can be leveraged in the future and how registrars play a vital role in meeting the increasing demands placed on them to provide timely, meaningful, and accurate data for the cancer community.

scholarly journals Certified Diabetes Educator: An Important Aid in Improving Patient Care in Diabetes

2019 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 003-005
Author(s):  
Ameya Joshi ◽  
R. D. Sana N. Shaikh
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Paramedical Personnel ◽  
Diabetes Educator ◽  
Improving Patient Care ◽  
Diabetes Educators

AbstractDiabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which education plays a vital part. However, in India that is overburdened with diabetes has short of diabetes educators. Care for diabetes is limited by the adverse physician-to-patient ratio and lack of trained paramedical personnel. The following review focuses on role of diabetes educators in diabetes care and their current status in India.

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