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Update: How empathy, education, communication and the PAST Model transformed Sickle Cell patient care

Society for Participatory Medicine

I always felt like I was putting a Band-Aid on their care and not really doing anything tangible for them. Five years later, I developed a questionnaire for Sickle Cell patients in hopes of improving their pain management. as a Clinical Program Coordinator in Hematology for an Integrative Pain Clinic for Sickle Cell patients.

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How Empathy, Education, Communication and the PAST Model transformed Sickle Cell Patient Care

Society for Participatory Medicine

I always felt like I was putting a Band-Aid on their care and not really doing anything tangible for them. Five years later, I developed a questionnaire for Sickle Cell patients in hopes of improving their pain management. Sign the Manifesto and learn more about becoming a member.

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Can Telehealth Improve Opioid Abuse Treatment in the United States?

InTouch Health

As more patients struggle with pain management and addiction recovery, many health organizations are looking at telehealth as a possible solution to the opioid crisis. Improving Pain Management. For more information on how telehealth is changing addiction recovery and pain management, visit InTouch Health today.

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Understanding Acute Diseases: Duration And Link To Chronic Health Conditions

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

How to Treat Acute Diseases Managing acute diseases typically involves treating the symptoms and providing relief until the condition runs its course. Depending on the type of acute disease, treatments may include medication, rest, hydration, and pain management. This is where referral and primary care come into play.

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Best Telehealth Podcasts for Healthcare Professionals

Enzyme Health

Blog Work for Enzyme Refer a Friend Team Login Signup ?? Blog Login Sign Up Best Telehealth Podcasts for Healthcare Professionals Enzyme Health Team February 13, 2019 Want to add some telemedicine content to your podcast queue? Only 20% are listed here. Sign Up to see them all. Only 20% are listed here. Sign Up to see them all.

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Top 5 Examples Of Wearable Medical Devices

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

For instance, connecting electronic health records (EHR) and wearables benefits primary care and chronic care patients. It provides up-to-date and quick access to complete information about patient health and helps medical practitioners reduce medical errors and provide safer care.

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Practice Alert: Proposed CMS Reimbursement for LMFTs, LPCs, Addiction Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers & Others

Telebehavioral Health Institute

If accepted, this landmark proposal represents a significant advancement in the decades-long battle to recognize these behavioral health professionals as essential professionals in US behavioral care. With these measures, CMS proposes to fund the integrated care model, whereby CPs and CSWs are paid to function within primary care teams.