Author Archives: Julie Clements
Five Common Nursing Errors and Strategies to Prevent Them
Operating in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment, healthcare workers experience greater stress at work and more negative outcomes of stress than professionals in other fields. Medical transcription companies are focused on helping them with their arduous documentation tasks. However, high workload, … Continue reading
Read MoreDoctors On-call – A Great Option for Assisted Living Facilities
Timely and effective medical attention is indispensable for patients with disabilities, especially those living in assisted living facilities. In many of these facilities there are no on-site or on-call doctors, and when an emergency occurs patients have to be taken … Continue reading
Read MoreKey Challenges That Health Administrators Face [infographic]
Management of hospital departments, staff, finance, and health information is a hectic task for health administrators. Just as medical transcription services have evolved to keep pace with the latest developments, healthcare administrators need to adapt with the dynamic healthcare scenario … Continue reading
Read MoreHigh-Quality EHR Documentation Crucial to Fight the Opioid Crisis
According to recent estimates from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, more than 130 people in the U.S. die after overdosing on opioids. In 2017, opioid abuse was declared a public emergency by the Department of Health and Human Services … Continue reading
Read MoreKnow More about NSAIDS, Precautions and Side Effects
In any healthcare setting, patient diagnosis and treatment protocols have to be properly and accurately documented to ensure appropriate treatment and care. A clear understanding of various prescribed drugs, their interactions with each other, side effects, and precautions to take … Continue reading
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week: October 6 – 12, 2019
Millions of Americans live with a mental health condition, but many don’t recognize the symptoms and don’t seek treatment in the early stages. Mental Health Awareness Week is from October 6 – 12, 2019. This year, Mental Health America (MHA) … Continue reading
Read MoreTop Techniques to Record and Transcribe Physicians’ Dictation
In medical documentation, accuracy is critical to ensure patient safety and documentation integrity. In the case of transcription, the quality of physician dictation is one of the factors that could compromise the quality of transcribed patient records. Even a professional … Continue reading
Read MoreEHR-related Malpractice Suits Growing, finds Study
Electronic health records (EHRs) have fast become a staple in the healthcare sector and medical transcription companies play a key role in helping providers leverage EHR systems. However, EHRs have been found to contribute to malpractice suits. A new analysis … Continue reading
Read MoreBurnout Common in Large Radiology Practices, finds Survey
Burnout is a serious concern among healthcare professionals, impacting clinician efficiency and patient safety. Radiology is one of the specialties with a high incidence of provider burnout. The 2018 Medscape National Physician burnout and Depression report ranked radiology the seventh … Continue reading
Read MoreReading Visit Notes Improves Medication Adherence, Suggests New Survey
Physicians and nurses enter medications in visit notes, often with the help of EMR-integrated medical transcription services. However, getting patients to adhere to their medication prescriptions is a major concern for healthcare providers. Studies show that poor medication adherence causes … Continue reading
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