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Words Mean What I Say They Mean

Apparently a few years ago someone decreed that “non-compliant” was no longer a politically correct term to describe patients who did not take their medicines or follow instructions. The newspeak to use is now “non-adherent.”...

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Patient Preferences in Discharge Care Plans

Results of a survey of inpatient adults suggest that patients highly value verbal communication on discharge care plans. The study also found that information about recommended lifestyle changes and personal communication...

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Physician Triage in the ED

Having physicians conduct triage in the ED appears to lead to earlier evaluations, physicians orders, and disposition decisions when compared with non-physician triage. A 2-year before-and- after analysis found statistically...

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