In Fall 2021, we outlined a new vision for a health system that achieves equitable outcomes through high-quality, affordable, person-centered care. The vision, along with five strategic objectives ...
Dear Eric: I have a friend, “Sara,” who has been very good to me and my family over almost 30 years. Both she and her husband have been generous to us in many ways. My friendship with Sara ...
but they eventually found medical care. They struggled to find another bus willing to take them to New Orleans. They finally boarded a plane. After a few days of speeches and meetings, Mr. Person ...
This course is the first of its kind in Great Britain that provides a Pharmacy Technician qualification in Higher Education, and was accredited by the GPhC in 2020. The Certificate of Higher Education ...
The chronic disease crisis is coming to its tipping point. New research finds that nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are now classified as overweight or obese; more than 1.3 billion people ...
Savannah, a 12-year-old from North Andover, Mass., loves gymnastics, soccer and swimming — activities she is enjoying two years after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, and ...
As HEMS has observed in service to Minneapolis and 13 surrounding communities, involving clinical pharmacy in prehospital care can significantly level-up our standard of care. Following are three ...
It is important to make sure that the person can remain safe and well and get the support they need at home. If they’ve not already had a care needs assessment, this is a good place to start. This ...
The CDC also notes that its guidelines should not be “a replacement for clinical judgment or individualized, person-centered care.” The CDC’s new approach “provides a path to remove arbitrary ...
Deciding whether a care home is the right option for a person with dementia can be difficult. Some people with dementia will be able to make the decision themselves. Most often, the decision will need ...
Person-centred care is a partnership between patients/relatives and healthcare professional. The starting point is to listen actively to the patient’s narrative. This, along with other examinations, ...