Medical Documentation and Writing Orders
1 What is the purpose of the medical record? The medical record is intended to provide a detailed account of the care that a patient receives and is essential for…
PUBLIC HEALTH AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests
1 Describe the step-by-step process whereby laboratory results are obtained by the medical team The first step in the process of obtaining laboratory results occurs when the medical team caring…
The Admission Process
1 When does a patient get admitted to the hospital? The decision to admit a patient for management and treatment within the hospital is based on clinical judgment, treatment protocols,…
The Emergency Department
1 What is the purpose of the emergency department (ED)? The purpose of the ED is primarily to stabilize the patient, provide a diagnosis if possible, initiate treatment, and determine…
The U.S. Healthcare System
1 List the major players within the U.S. healthcare system A general overview of the major players within the U.S. healthcare system is displayed in Table 1-1 . Table 1-1…
Moving Forward—How to Prepare for the Next Pandemic
Moving Forward—How to Prepare for the Next Pandemic Though the COVID-19 has been cataclysmic and led to an unthinkable number of deaths and created widespread havoc, we will have to…
Professional Didactic Framework: Planning for the Future
Professional Didactic Framework: Planning for the Future No doubt, changes to medical professionals’ didactic framework may incorporate some forms of virtual learning that were developed out of necessity during the…
Implications for Clinicians—Telemedicine and the Virtual Clinic
Implications for Clinicians—Telemedicine and the Virtual Clinic As the COVID-19 pandemic struck in the spring of 2020, most hospitals, outpatient facilities, doctor’s offices, and many other facilities that offer medical…
Implications for Psychiatric Patients
Implications for Psychiatric Patients Psychiatric patients faced unique challenges during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes those who were presented with psychiatric emergencies or struggled with severe and…
Extended Social Impact
Extended Social Impact The COVID-19 pandemic will have lasting social impacts that we are only beginning to fully recognize. These societal influences will be informed by the economic and psychological…
