Shawnee Mission Medical Center to Introduce Interactive Patient System Aug 27, 2008
Through the Skylight ACCESS system, SMMC patients now have direct access to disease- and condition-specific health information, connection to patient support departments and a real-time feedback forum that allows SMMC to solicit patient feedback and provide immediate service recovery to address patient issues. Patients will also enjoy high-speed Internet, e-mail and other first-class entertainment options including popular movies, music and games. (Primezone Releases)
Patients Reluctant To Change Surgeons Despite Lure Of Shorter Wait Times Aug 18, 2008
The authors urge more extensive study of patient issues in setting waiting-times guarantees. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Transplant chief's exit unrelated to patient issues Mar 5, 2008
Transplant chief quitting not related to patient issues ... Transplant chief quitting not related to patient issues Wednesday, March 05, 2008 By Dan Fitzpatrick, Joe Fahy and Michael A. Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Residency and Fellowship Nov 12, 2007
The resident discusses each plan with the intern and also handles major patient issues if the intern needs assistance. Afterwards, the attending arrives and the team starts rounding. (Suite101.com)
Stanford Hospital gets $27.5 million gift Nov 10, 2007
In addition, the department will acquire systems that will allow the medical team to rapidly communicate on critical patient issues and make it possible to track patients as they progress through the Emergency Department. On an international scale, Stanford's state-of-the-art model can be a core resource for other emergency departments, the couple said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Piney Ridge director leaving for Delaware hospital Oct 20, 2007
But Dr. David Springer, who worked at the hospital from 1991 to 2000 and later won a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Social Services after alleging retaliation for speaking about patient issues, said the position needs more than an able administrator. The trouble is that the trend has been that administrators get involved in the final product, which is the provision of patient care, in ways that are often interfering, Springer said, adding that they should defer on the setting of... (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Updated 3:22 P.M. Jul 27, 2007
It is the largest HMO in California and once again, Kaiser Permanente comes under fire for how it investigates patient issues. California's Department of Managed Healthcare levied a 3 million dollar fine against Kaiser for failing when it comes to patient complaints. (NBC 11, CA)
Having surgery? Here is an important wake-up call May 2, 2007
PATIENT ISSUES Having surgery. Here is an important wake-up call Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists role is much broader than managing pain. (Orlando Sentinel)
Lansdale woman begins Hike for Discovery Feb 22, 2007
"I have a woman who sends me e-mails every week encouraging me. She's someone I volunteer with at another group. She was my first donor. She gave me $25, and every week she sends me two sentences and it's phenomenal, 'I really admire you, keep going.'" Funds raised will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through "medical research, patient assistance programs, community outreach and education programs and advocacy for legislation addressing patient issues," according to the society's Web... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
U.S. Experts Aim for Better Heart Imaging Nov 23, 2006
More studies need to be done to determine which imaging techniques are best suited for specific patient issues, the panel said. Standard protocols and procedures need to be developed and followed to ensure that images are of high quality. (MEDLINEplus)
Split decisions Oct 24, 2006
SENTINEL LIFESTYLE BLOGS. On weird news and pop culture. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Oh, man, menopause? Oct 3, 2006
PATIENT ISSUES Oh, man, menopause. Experts debate male midlife crisis Kate Santich | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted October 3, 2006. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Lost & found in OR Sep 26, 2006
PATIENT ISSUES Lost & found in OR A handheld scanner may soon solve the problem of 'forgotten sponges' in operating rooms. Susan Brink | Los Angeles Times Posted September 26, 2006. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)
Hospital Departments 'Under Threat' Sep 13, 2006
We are going to have to tackle the big patient issues. "The implications of the changes are understood to mean patients may get a better service, but they will have to travel further to access it. More on This Story: Also In UK News Search Search Sky News: Sky Promotion News To You More From Sky Your Views Sky Offers Page Tools ? 2006 BSkyB WARNING Sky News Online is not designed to be viewed in older browsers. Please consider upgrading to the latest version of or .. (Sky News)
Solution is a stretch for low-back pain Sep 13, 2006
Sentinel garden columnist Tom MacCubbin shovels up the dirt on gardening year-round in Central Florida. Ann Hellmuth blogs about animal news. (Orlando Sentinel)
Hospital chief reveals closure plan Sep 13, 2006
We are going to have to tackle the big patient issues. I understand the politics of it, but this is about the way we deliver care which is predominantly closer to home. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Plan for wave of NHS closures Sep 13, 2006
"Some will come sooner. We are going to have to tackle some of these big patient issues ... I understand the politics of it. But this is about the way we deliver care which is predominantly closer to home.". NHS managers are aware that any plan to downgrade these key services at district general hospitals would be likely to provoke intense opposition from local MPs and protest groups. (Guardian Unlimited)
Cancer treatment's invisible side effect Jun 14, 2006
TALK ABOUT LIFESTYLE FEATURED DISCUSSION. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING. (Orlando Sentinel)
Tired of being tired? It could be your thyroid May 30, 2006
PATIENT ISSUES Tired of being tired. It could be your thyroid An underactive gland can cause a variety of symptoms, but there are steps you can take. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
PATIENT ISSUES May 10, 2006
A swelling problem - Orlando Sentinel : Health & Medicine A swelling problem - Orlando Sentinel : Health & Medicine. Most viewed articles. (Orlando Sentinel)
A swelling quandary May 9, 2006
Most viewed articles. A blog for Central Florida residents and others interested in self improvement. (Orlando Sentinel)
Pollen level: Something to sneeze at Apr 19, 2006
A blog for Central Florida residents and others interested in self improvement. HEALTH CHECK THE BLOG. (Orlando Sentinel)
Diagnosis from left field Mar 14, 2006
HEALTH CHECK THE BLOG. Medical news, fitness information, food and nutrition. (Orlando Sentinel)
Healing with hypnosis Jan 18, 2006
" A hypnotic state, she said, can be when someone is in a focused state of awareness and loses time and space. In fact, it's a natural occurrence most people have several times a day. Nichols uses different agendas to treat different patient issues. Her program for chronic pain is separate from that for addictions or self-healing. The idea, she said, is to delve in and get the mind, body and emotions to balance. With smoking cessation, for example, Nichols first promotes hypnosis and inner... (Billings Gazette, MT)
