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What Are Blue Bloaters and Pink Puffers, and How Can Nurse Triage Address Them?

Blue bloaters and pink puffers are two terms that were adopted back in the 1950s to describe two phenotypes (observable symptoms) of patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).…

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Better Ways for Your Practice to Manage Patient Phone Calls This Winter

It’s no secret that when temperatures drop, medical offices experience a surge in patient phone calls — particularly when it comes to the flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).…

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Guidance for Triage Nurses About Bed-Wetting Concerns: Navigating Conversations on Nocturnal Enuresis

Bed-wetting, also known as nocturnal enuresis, is a frequent point of discussion in pediatric triage. Triage nurses tend to receive calls that involve caregivers looking for advice and a better…

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Schmitt-Thompson and TriageLogic Share Commitment to Up-to-Date Care Advice for Patients

Health care is constantly evolving. We’re not simply talking about new discoveries and medical procedures; we’re also referring to providing better care advice for patients who are trying to understand…

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Childhood Obesity and Prevention Tips for Pediatricians: A Discussion With Ravi Raheja, M.D.

Childhood obesity isn’t just a problem in the United States. It’s a global health concern that has seen a dramatic surge over the past few decades. Not only does it…

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More Than Just Protocols: Critical Thinking in Nurse Triage Is Essential

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 the appropriate dispositions for care.…

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Back to School: What’s the Difference Between COVID-19, Flu, and Colds? Using Schmitt-Thompson Protocols to Evaluate Student Symptoms

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 COVID-19 — probably gave it…

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How Do You Improve Phone Messages in a Medical Office and Avoid Mistakes?

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 your nurses weren’t given enough…

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