Author Archives: Julie Clements
Google’s Patient-Doctor Video Chat Service to Facilitate Virtual Office Visits
Google is reportedly testing a service that connects patients with doctors over a video chat, across a limited number of users. As per the Verge report, when people search for basic health information (for example, knee pain), a blue icon … Continue reading
Read MoreDocumentation Crucial for OT Interventions in Autistic Children
Different occupational therapy (OT) interventions including physical activities, play activities, developmental activities and adaptive activities can help autistic children perform better in school and home environments. However, occupational therapists should keep their documentation accurate, comprehensive and complete to ensure appropriate … Continue reading
Read MoreHow Dermatologists Can Prevent Misdiagnosis of Cellulitis
A new study published in JAMA Dermatology Journal says that dermatologists have a great role to play in preventing misdiagnosis of cellulitis and overuse of antibiotics. As per the study, primary care, urgent care, hospitalist and emergency physicians often lack … Continue reading
Read MoreNeed for a Patient-centric Approach When Writing Pathology Reports
Patient-centered care (sharing the management of an illness between the patient and the doctor) in general is very important for effective healthcare as it will increase adherence to management protocols, reduce morbidity and improve the quality of life of patients. … Continue reading
Read MoreGoogle Glass in Emergency Room Settings
As a wearable device with the capability to take pictures and videos and access the Internet using voice commands, Google Glass is considered to be an effective tool in the healthcare field. It was reported this March that the Rhode … Continue reading
Read MoreSecond MERS Case Reported in Florida
The officials from the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the Florida Department of Health have confirmed on May 12, 2014, the second imported case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in the United States. The second U.S. … Continue reading
Read MoreDecoding and Recording Facial Expressions
Can the vast range of our facial expressions be recorded for the computer to understand? Well, researchers are trying for sure and they could be nearly there. A Ohio State University research team has apparently managed to teach computers to … Continue reading
Read MorePharmacists in Emergency Rooms Reduce Medication Errors
Medication errors can happen in all clinical settings. However, the busy environment and fast-paced care offered in the emergency room (ER) in hospitals enhance the probability of errors. No matter how trained and experienced the emergency room physicians may be, … Continue reading
Read MoreFTC Charge Settlement by Medical Transcription Service Underlines Importance of HIPAA Compliance
The press release published by Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in January 2014 is a grim reminder of just how important HIPAA compliance is for a medical transcription company. The California-based transcription company settled FTC charges following the complaint that it … Continue reading
Read MoreResearch Reveals Children Living on Farms Have Low Allergy Prevalence Rates
Several studies have revealed that the prevalence of allergies is low in children who live in farms. In a study published in the official journal of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the researchers had compared the prevalence … Continue reading
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