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My ABCovid-19 Journal – Day 3 of 5, Letters “K” through “O”

Health Populi

The apple sticker at the bottom right is a little touch of sad irony with the fruit being associated with that axiom, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” A special photo on the upper right features a kind of Plague Doctor mask worn in the 17th century (by the way, they didn’t work as advertised).

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Doing Less Can Be Doing More for Healthcare – the Biggest Takeaway From ASCO 2018

Health Populi

In plain language, Dr. Kathy Albain of Loyola, one of the thirty researchers who worked on the study, said , “The study should have a huge impact on doctors and patients. This tough decision — to “use chemo or not to use chemo” — is among the toughest choices a doctor makes.

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Patient experience: new perspectives on person-focused care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

From appointment booking to post-discharge follow-up, hospitals and health systems are striving to innovate and personalize the way people navigate their care journey. Region Tag: Global Edition Hide Collection: 0 Primary topic: Patient Engagement Mere "patient engagement" isn't enough anymore.

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Has telehealth hit the high watermark?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Technology firms such as Teladoc, Amwell, and Doctor on Demand which offer real-time video consulting and telehealth platforms have rushed to capitalize on unprecedented opportunities. Region Tag: Global Edition Disable Auto Tagging: Short Headline: Has telehealth hit the high watermark? Featured Decision Content:

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Will technology become standard in nursing homes and senior living communities?

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Later that day, she also listens to music, plays a game on her tablet, chats online with her relatives, is taken to rehab, listens to an online book, and later participates in a community-wide in-room activity from her tablet. category tags: Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) , Seniors , senior living , seniors and aging policy , covid-19.

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Ten apps to help those with hearing loss

Aging in Place Technology Watch

Use it in your everyday life to make important calls such as booking doctor appointments or making reservations, or to call family, friends and coworkers. category tags: hearing loss , hearables/hearing technology , smartphones. And this is a free service, available throughout the United States.” Learn more. Learn more. .

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How to Automate the Patient-Provider Working Relationship

Healthcare IT Today

They want to manage their own health affairs online—with a click or a swipe—much like they buy goods on Amazon, order transportation on Uber, or book a hotel room on Expedia. ECG Management Consultants found that over 30% of patients are willing to switch to a provider who offers digital booking. Providers are feeling the squeeze.