#patient-care

#patient-care

As a Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist, I see firsthand how challenging it is for many patients to acclimate to CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machines. Insomnia can be a major barrier to CPAP success.

A total of £1.5m is being made available to 15 regions in England, which will be shared between GP practices to hire coaches or occupational therapists.

The number of patients waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant in the UK has increased to a record high while there has been a sharp drop in donors.

Clinical photographers in Nottinghamshire see patients referred by GPs typically within a couple of days, cutting what used to be weeks of waiting for consultant appointments.

Bilikesu Olagunju was sacked after abusing an 88-year-old dementia patient, yet she secured a job on a stroke ward at Homerton University Hospital shortly after.

EHRs enhance patient-centered care by facilitating better communication and coordination among healthcare providers, ensuring swift access to essential medical information.

Researchers are now recognizing music as a neurological stimulus capable of rewiring your brain, essential for restoring functions like speech and movement.

Maimonides Cancer Center has provided Brooklyn with world-class cancer care for two decades, fulfilling a critical need for accessible treatment within the community.

The health care system remains fragmented and burdened by outdated manual processes, resulting in frustration for patients and providers alike, according to AHIP CEO Mike Tuffin.

People living with sickle cell disease experience significantly poorer care compared to those with cystic fibrosis, due to inadequate investment and attention over the years.

A thrombectomy is a minimally invasive procedure where a catheter is inserted to remove a blood clot from a vessel, restoring normal blood flow.

Dr. Stephen Milan highlighted the significance of early detection, saying: "An ION robotic bronchoscopy allows me to go after nodules that are less than a centimeter in size. That is where survivorship is best, because you are catching cancer at the earliest possible stage."

Lord Adebowale stated that the missed diagnosis of his mother, Grace, and the sub-standard care during her final hospital admission exemplify significant systemic issues within the NHS.

When healthcare organizations focus solely on security without adapting to change, they risk compromising innovation and patient care amidst the digital transformation.

It’s a common issue that we see, and actually, I quite enjoy it... Every foreign object is unique, and it's very rewarding to get them out—both for the patient and myself.