A large language model could help assess patient acuity in emergency departments, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. When given pairs of patient histories extracted from emergency ...
New prediction models may help clinicians identify which patients are at highest risk for death or drug overdose if they seek a "before medically advised" (BMA) hospital discharge. Hiten Naik, MD In a ...
Strong patient assessment skills are the backbone of safe, effective nursing care. From gathering thorough health histories to applying critical thinking, mastering these techniques improves outcomes ...
Patient engagement is a necessity when performing health technology assessment to help better assess and identify the outcomes of a rare disease. Rare diseases present distinct challenges to health ...
From ER emergencies to routine check-ups, respiratory assessment is a core nursing skill that can mean the difference between early intervention and missed warning signs. Using systematic techniques ...
Janine E. Curcio and Dr. Robert Lowe provide a seven-point scale based on speech and responsiveness to decide whether or not to use sedation for an agitated patient. Managing an agitated or aggressive ...
LEAD represents a promising commitment to longitudinal accountability in care delivery and payment. This ambitious model deserves an equally progressive quality measurement framework—one that looks ...