Comments in chart lead to a lawsuit
A clinician’s opinions about a patient, noted in the patient’s chart, become grounds for charges of defamation.
A clinician’s opinions about a patient, noted in the patient’s chart, become grounds for charges of defamation.
Clinicians who recognize various types of pediatric coughs will be better able to identify serious underlying conditions in the young patient.
Is there science behind the saying that itching is a sign of healing in burn patients?
Providing patients with a copy of their lab reports emphasizes the seriousness of STDs.
Petroleum jelly goes through vigorous purification processes to be considered noncarcinogenic.
Complaints about lack of sleep and postnasal drip may describe worsening heart failure.
Assessing BMI regularly can help prevent long-term obesity problems.
Activated charcoal is a relatively benign product with a low risk profile.
Health practitioners need to be prepared, and help prepare patients for end-of-life discussions.