The healthcare industry continues to suffer a labor shortage that could have considerable long-term effects, with some estimates showing the United States could have a
When patients call their doctor’s offices, the first people to greet them are usually front desk receptionists at those practices, or nonclinical phone operators in
While Schmitt-Thompson triage protocols are highly effective for evaluating patients’ symptoms, critical thinking in nurse triage is a vital skill providers must use when determining
As students return to the classroom, it’s common for a certain percentage to contract and spread diseases. Students recognize this fact, and — up until
It’s no surprise that more colleges are making student health a priority. Young adults of this generation have had to deal with more types of
Have you ever received a message that a patient needed a prescription refill, only to find out that it was something more serious? Or perhaps
For endocrinologists, type 1 diabetes management comes with its own set of challenges. Foremost among them is the constant need to monitor each patient’s blood
We recently discussed why a nurse triage service is important for helping patients avoid unnecessary ER visits. The same holds true for those patients who
Every year, plenty of people mistakenly think their symptoms are serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency department. However, data shows that in
How accurate are the medical messages that your nonclinical operators send to your providers? According to Gilman and Bedigian, LLS, a law firm that specializes
