ECRI has named insufficient governance of artificial intelligence in healthcare as one of its top 10 patient safety concerns for 2025. The report, which ECRI published Monday, warned AI could lead to ...
Attempt to obtain the patient's self-report, the single most reliable indicator of pain. Do not assume that a patient cannot report pain; many cognitively impaired patients are able to use a ...
Patients with advanced cancer were twice as likely to report receiving life-extending care despite an expressed preference for comfort-focused care. Discordant care did not improve 24-month survival ...
Efforts to improve patient experience have risen on the priority lists of some hospital and health system C-suites, according to a report from Sage Growth Partners. The consulting firm surveyed more ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General released a report Friday which found that leaders at the VA Western New York Healthcare System in Buffalo ...
Up to 72% of patients with prostate cancer who undergo radical prostatectomy experience urinary incontinence in the first 3 months after surgery. Up to 72% of patients experience urinary incontinence ...
Patients are taking on greater financial responsibilty for their healthcare expenses, but their liabilities often exceed the amount they can afford, according to a new report. As patients shoulder ...
In a randomized trial, patients receiving a silicone vs polyurethane stent after stone surgery reported more treatment satisfaction. In a pragmatic randomized controlled trial, receipt of a silicone ...