Illinois Health System uses innovative program to pair 24/7 remote patient monitoring with a care team that can respond to data alerts or patient inquiries and act as navigators when patients need to access primary or specialty care.
Authors of a recent study found about 10% of ED patients see no physician.
Palliative Care in the ED: The Bullet Points
Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life by managing symptoms for patients with serious illnesses at any stage. Emergency physicians often are the first to identify critically ill or dying patients and are in a unique position to initiate palliative interventions and guide goals-o...
Understanding the Clinical Difficulties of Delivering a Guarded Prognosis
When patients face uncertain outcomes, providers often use the term guarded prognosis to describe their condition. This phrase carries clinical weight, shaping treatment decisions, communication strategies, and long-term care planning.
Granuloma Annulare vs. Ringworm: Clinical Comparison and Diagnostic Insights
Both granuloma annulare and ringworm can cause ring-shaped rashes, but their causes and treatments are very different. Knowing how to tell them apart is essential for accurate diagnosis and proper care.
Soul Shock: The Mental Health Crisis in Healthcare Professionals explores moral injury, burnout, depression, and other mental health crises faced by healthcare professionals, including techniques to cope and improve mental health.