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January 1, 2025
Some situations are so challenged that there is more risk in continuing to care for the patient than potential benefit of maintaining the relationship. These can cause severe stress for the patients and the providers and generally result in communication b ...
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January 1, 2025
Health literacy (HL) has been linked to health outcomes in a variety of settings. Patients and families with a high degree of health literacy are more likely to be adherent to medical care plans, whereas those with a low health literacy have higher emergen ...
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January 1, 2025
Effective communication is the foundation of success in both personal and professional lives. It enables individuals to express their thoughts clearly, understand others, build strong relationships, and resolve conflicts efficiently. In healthcare, it is c ...
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January 1, 2025
At times one will encounter situations that require additional personnel to be present, either for a safety concern, to diffuse a tense or escalating situation, or to clarify legal, ethical, or social questions. These can be quite stressful for the patient ...
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January 1, 2025
Ethical dilemmas occur in many medical situations and create stress for the healthcare team, the patient, and their family. These fall into several categories including diagnostic evaluations, treatment decisions, escalation of care, and withdrawal of care ...
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January 1, 2020
The head and neck are a complex area that are responsible for many vital functions. Hearing loss has many underlying causes and should undergo a thorough evaluation to maximize communication potential. When evaluating a patient with hearing loss, the pract ...
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