Only 2 in 10 Older Adults Report Being Screened for Hearing Loss
Eight in 10 older adults say they have not been screened for hearing loss in primary care within the last 2 years.
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Clinician Burnout and COVID-19: Q&A Panel Discussion
“It has been over a year of constant trauma. It has been over a year of not sleeping.” How are healthcare workers managing their mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Many Older Adults Keep and Use Leftover Antibiotics
A sizable minority of older adults have used leftover antibiotics for a nonintended purpose, according to recent research.
Medical Scribe Program Improves Productivity at Pediatric Clinic
Researchers assessed the impact of medical scribes on operations in a pediatric clinic, including the effect on clinician productivity and workflow efficiency.
Top FDA Approvals of February 2021
In February 2021, the FDA expanded indications of previously approved medications to include treating ulcerative colitis and neurogenic detrusor overactivity in pediatric patients.
Quantity of Nurses and Quality of Care: Recent Gerontological Literature Addresses Staffing Issues in Nursing Homes
Valerie K. Sabol, PhD, MBA, ACNP, GNP, ANEF, FAANP, FAAN, discusses how nursing home staffing influences quality of care for patients.
Why Word Choice Matters When Describing Patients Who Do Not Follow Medical Advice
Describing patients as “nonadherent” rather than “noncompliant” to a treatment regimen reflects a healthy patient-provider relationship.
FDA Warns Against Reliance on Pulse Oximeters for Diagnosing COVID-19
The FDA is warning against reliance on pulse oximeters for COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment due to evidence of risk for inaccuracy.
FDA Cracks Down on Companies Illegally Selling Dietary Supplements Claiming to Treat Mental Illnesses
The FDA issued warning letters to 10 companies that are illegally selling dietary supplements claiming to treat mental illnesses.
ACA Improved Uninsurance Rates in COPD and Asthma, but Not Affordability
While the ACA effectively reversed coverage losses for patients with airway disease, neither care affordability nor disparities improved for these patients.
Cannabis Use Leads to Nursing Student’s Dismissal
A nursing student sues for disability discrimination after being terminated for medical marijuana use.
Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021
Clinical Advisor’s Director Nikki Kean discusses what 2021 may have in store for both clinicians and patients.
Curbing Inherent Bias When Caring for Patients
Bias in health care is not just limited to skin color.
Updated IDSA Guidance on Primary Care for HIV Released
The HIV Medicine Association of the Infectious Diseases Society of America published an updated primary care guidance for persons with HIV.
Practice Tips for Epilepsy Telehealth Visits From AES2020
Marvin A. Rossi, MD, PhD, discusses strategies for optimizing epilepsy telehealth visits.
In-Home Telehealth Model for Epilepsy Is Highly Rated by NPs and MDs
Erin Fecske, DNP, APRN, presents a model for optimizing in-home and facilitated epilepsy telehealth visits at AES2020.
Top January 2021 FDA Approvals
January 2021 FDA approvals of import to physician assistants and nurse practitioners include treatments for HIV, heart failure, dry eye disease, and light chain amyloidosis.
Cofounder of NP Profession Discusses Past, Present, and Future of Nursing
The cofounder of the NP profession shares her experiences, insights, and visions for the future of nursing with the Clinical Advisor.
Nearly 1 in 4 Physicians Report Harassment on Social Media
The researchers found that 23.3% of the physicians reported being personally attacked on social media.
“A Long Time Coming:” Massachusetts’ Journey to Full Practice Authority for Nurse Practitioners
Stephanie Ahmed, DNP, NP-BC discusses her advocacy work with the Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners to grant NPs full practice authority in the state of Massachusetts.
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