Category: Health Newsfeed
December 5, 2017 – Electronic Assessment
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Anchor lead: What’s the best role for electronic assessment tools in patient care? Elizabeth Tracey reports Electronic devices are increasing being used to monitor hospitalized patients, and their capabilities are constantly expanding, a recent study showed. Alicia Arbaje, a geriatrics …
December 4, 2017 – Avoiding the Hospital
November 24, 2017 – Warfarin and Cancer
November 23, 2017 – Cost of Cancer Care
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Anchor lead: Most of those undergoing care for cancer are concerned about costs, Elizabeth Tracey reports Many people really aren’t aware of cancer risk factors, even common ones, a recent Gallup survey showed. The same survey also demonstrated just how …
November 22, 2017 – Simplifying
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Anchor lead: Can medication regimens be simplified to achieve patient goals? Elizabeth Tracey reports Seniors with serious illness are troubled by their medication and healthcare regimens more than any other aspect of their care, a recent report from the Kaiser …
November 21, 2017 – At Home
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Anchor lead: Home visits by medical professionals could help seniors understand their own care, Elizabeth Tracey reports What’s the top problem for older people with chronic health conditions? A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation identifies confusions about medications and …