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Health technologies that will shape the future of healthcare

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The future of wearable devices in healthcare

WEBOne of the key growth areas for wearable healthcare devices integration is implantable medical technology. Wearable devices for vital signs monitoring will reach USD$980M …

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Natural medicines in modern healthcare MedicalDirector

WEBMedical Director’s recent report into Patient Attitudes to Natural Medicines found that 76.6% of people take natural medicines, yet only 43% inform their doctors …

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EHR vs EMR: What is the difference

WEBThe EHR provides a comprehensive view of a patient’s entire health history. An EMR, on the other hand, is a digitised version of a patient’s medical records and information; An …

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5 ways technology is transforming healthcare

WEBSome 80% of doctors already use smartphones and medical apps, with 72% accessing drug info on smart phones on a regular basis. 4. VR and AR. Virtual reality is set to …

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When Physicians Need To Know More, They Trust …

WEBOvidMD® When Physicians Need To Know More, They Trust OvidMD OvidMD, the first clinical tool from Ovid, provides quick answers to a physician’s questions

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Healthcare KPIs and Metrics to Measure (with Examples)

WEBCultivating a workforce culture that embraces continuous improvement and establishing a process to review and act on the results, are the foundations to establishing key …

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18 Reliable sources of health information MedicalDirector

WEBIn fact, the most trusted sources when Googling medical symptoms are health websites such as WebMD (42%), followed by government sites (24%). And it’s important to note …

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Why data integrity is critical for healthcare MedicalDirector

WEBData integrity, or ‘data quality,’ refers to the process of maintaining the accuracy, reliability and consistency of data over its entire ‘life-cycle.’. Applied to …

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Eco-friendly healthcare – is there a better way

WEBAustralia’s healthcare system is contributing more than 7% of the nation’s carbon footprint, with hospitals and pharmaceutical companies forming the bulk of health-related …

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Are pop-up clinics the future of healthcare

WEBPop-up clinics must be designed to provide a viable long-term solution for the healthcare industry, and this will depend on a number of factors. Clinics need to be able to: Support …

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12 Ted Talks every health professional should watch

WEBEvery healthcare professional at some point in their careers comes to a crossroad, or faces roadblocks, uncertainty and stress. We’ve spoken to doctors, nurses, medical students …

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How to Maintain Patient Confidentiality in Healthcare

WEBThere are circumstances where health professionals are not only exempted from the duty of patient confidentiality but are required to act contrary to this obligation by disclosing …

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How a GP management plan benefits patients MedicalDirector

WEBThe idea is to help health care providers and allied health professionals plan and coordinate the care of people with chronic conditions, to improve outcomes and …

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5 Inspiring Australian women in healthcare MedicalDirector

WEB1. Elizabeth Kenny (1880-1952) Born in 1880, Elizabeth Kenny was an unaccredited Australian nurse who challenged conventional treatment for polio, with a pioneering …

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What GPs need to know before creating a care plan

WEBWhen preparing a care plan, GPs should explain the steps involved in preparing the plan to the patient, and record their agreement to proceed. The care plan …

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Effective communication with patients

WEBEffective patient/clinician communication is the cornerstone of good healthcare. Active listening and empathy and the use of open ended questions to gather information, …

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Starting a medical clinic: 5 common business plan mistakes to avoid

WEBHere’s what to avoid when starting a medical clinic. 1. Don’t: Use an ill-determined business structure. When starting a medical clinic, your plan needs to …

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What is medical bulk billing and how does it work

WEBWhen health professionals bulk bill, the entire fee is billed back to Medicare so there are no out of pocket expenses for the patient. The practice will claim the bulk billed consultation …

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Why do doctors still use pagers

WEBIn most industries, the pager represents an ancient relic of the pre-smartphone era, yet for doctors, pagers still play an important part of every day life. …

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