Some of the typical tasks of a medical director include developing and implementing policies, maintaining
good quality of patient care, recruiting and supervising staff.
Not exact matches
Tapping into two issues affecting the hospital experience
of young parents: the
quality of care for the mother and newborn, and
patients» rights • By HANNAH KATSMAN When Gaia (last name withheld) was expecting her second baby, she hoped for a
better hospital experience than she had with her first son, who was born prematurely.
«The State Department
of Health will continue to work with other area health
care providers in the Bronx as
well as the insurance plans that cover Soundview
patients to ensure that those individuals will have ready access to
quality health
care.»
We have seen that when
care for Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly those with complex conditions, is
well - coordinated and
well - managed,
patients have a
better experience, their
quality of care is improved, and the overall costs
of care are significantly reduced.
To play a leading role in the promotion
of high
quality patient care and to act as an independent watchdog for
better regulation
of safe healthcare.
And yet teachers have no desire to keep in the profession people who are clearly not up to the job,
patients don't
care who provides their healthcare so long as it's
good quality and free at the point
of delivery, and no police officer would defend being able to receive # 100 just for answering a telephone call.
«The joint guidelines give recommendations for improved provision
of fertility preservation treatments for both men and women and should be heeded by healthcare professionals, service providers and policy makers responsible for providing
good quality care to these
patients.»
«Council studies show that institutions that are adequately staffed have
better quality of care, are more profitable,
patients suffer fewer infections and there are fewer deaths.
We know he will work in the
best interest
of caregivers, will supportnurse - to -
patient staffing ratios and will ensure
patients have the utmost
quality care.»
Many policy experts believe we could substantially improve the
quality of health
care and reduce costs if only we would do more research to determine what works
best in medicine, and for which
patients.
The authors contend that the Parkinson's community must come together and focus its activism in support
of: developing a
better understand the environmental, genetic, and behavioral causes and risk factors for Parkinson's to help prevent its onset; increasing access to
care — an estimated 40 percent
of people with the disease in both the U.S. and Europe do not see a neurologist and the number is far greater in developing nations; advocating for increases in research funding for the disease; and lowering the cost
of treatments — many
patients in low - income countries do not have access to drugs that are both lifesaving and improve
quality of life.
«If you increase the doctor's information as
well as their ability to share it with
patients and make joint decisions, then I think the
quality of care must improve,» he says.
Because ineffective treatment is associated with pain, stiffness, disability and reduced
quality of life, this will lead to
better patient care.»
It does makes me feel
good to know that some pharmaceutical companies and doctors are working hard for the first time ever to collaborate with
patient advocates to improve
quality of care for those suffering from this debilitating disease.
A randomized clinical trial found that introducing palliative
care shortly after a diagnosis
of certain metastatic cancers greatly increases a
patient's coping abilities, as
well as overall
quality of life.
With palliative
care, said Morrison, «symptoms are
better managed, families are
better cared for, and
patients have
better quality of life» with reduced pain and suffering.
This year's new and reaccredited ESMO Designated Centres will ensure that more
patients with cancer receive appropriate, high
quality palliative
care along with the
best of their cancer
care — and this makes a difference.»
«This important research addressed a significant question in the
care of patients with prostate cancer, showing the continued advancement in extending a
good quality of life to those
patients,» said Steven Piantadosi, MD, PhD, director
of the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute.
It assessed
quality of care based on whether it is safe, effective,
patient - centered, timely, efficient, and equitable according to
well - established standards.
It could be used to help decide which
patients could benefit from being enrolled into clinical trials, as
well as to measure the
quality of care, he added.
«Rather than focusing on readmissions, preventable or otherwise, time may be
better spent in developing
quality measures
of complex disease management across a
patient's continuum
of care,» they write.
From 2007 - 2014, caregivers
of patients who received seven or more days
of mechanical ventilation in an ICU across 10 Canadian university - affiliated hospitals were given self - administered questionnaires to assess caregiver and
patient characteristics, caregiver depression symptoms, psychological
well - being, health - related
quality of life, sense
of control over life, and impact
of providing
care on other activities.
As
patient - safety and
quality improvement efforts continue to gain momentum throughout health
care, the need for accurate sources
of information is crucial, yet the question remains: Is one resource
better than another?
Board certification is the
best measure
of the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to provide
quality patient care.
His research interests include
patient safety and health
care quality issues, as
well as effective use
of electronic medical records.
«It recognizes the University
of Chicago Medicine's focus on providing the highest
quality of care for stroke
patients as
well as an institutional commitment to the regional system
of care.»
«We strive to be the place that makes every attempt to understand the biological basis
of psychiatric illness in the context
of expert psychological
care so that our
patients have the
best chance at a high
quality of life.»
Quiz Ref IDLiterature has shown that female physicians may be more likely to adhere to clinical guidelines,1 - 3 provide preventive
care more often,4 - 11 use more
patient - centered communication,12 - 15 perform as
well or
better on standardized examinations, 16 and provide more psychosocial counseling to their
patients than do their male peers.14 Although studies suggest differences in practice patterns and process measures
of quality between male and female physicians, these studies have not examined
patient outcomes, what we arguably
care about the most.
Guided
Care improves the quality of patients» care, improves caregivers» perception of quality, improves physicians» satisfaction with chronic care, improves nurses» job satisfaction, and may reduce the use and cost of expensive services in well - managed systems like patient - centered medical homes and A
Care improves the
quality of patients»
care, improves caregivers» perception of quality, improves physicians» satisfaction with chronic care, improves nurses» job satisfaction, and may reduce the use and cost of expensive services in well - managed systems like patient - centered medical homes and A
care, improves caregivers» perception
of quality, improves physicians» satisfaction with chronic
care, improves nurses» job satisfaction, and may reduce the use and cost of expensive services in well - managed systems like patient - centered medical homes and A
care, improves nurses» job satisfaction, and may reduce the use and cost
of expensive services in
well - managed systems like
patient - centered medical homes and ACOs.
Holtorf Medical Group was founded on the belief that every
patient deserves to have the highest
quality of care, compassion, and understanding when striving for a
better quality of life.
Naturopathic Doctors will refer to another medical health professional when appropriate to ensure that all
patients receive the
best quality health
care possible and that all required information is available in order to fully understand the root causes
of a
patient's health concerns.
I combine the
best of conventional and alternative approaches to provide my
patients with the highest -
quality care.
This streamlines the
patient care process, improves the
quality of patient care, and creates a
better work environment for physicians.
Alternative Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes Alternative Medicine Review 2002 (Feb); 7 (1): 45 — 58 ~ FULL TEXT Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that has a significant impact on the health,
quality of life, and life expectancy
of patients, as
well as on the health
care system.
Dying at home, avoiding the intensive
care unit, and forgoing chemotherapy and feeding tubes in the last week
of life are all associated with a
better quality of life among end - stage cancer
patients, according to the study, which was based on a detailed survey
of 396
patients and their caregivers.
Westmont, Illinois About Blog Prostate Cancer Foundation
of Chicago is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving
quality of care and
quality of life by funding
patient support programs, clinical research as
well as professional and public education.
The mission
of Relf EyeCare Specialists is to help our
patients see their very
best by providing
quality, personalized
care.
Our
patients and their owners will receive the very
best quality of care and service they deserve.
With many treatment options and comprehensive, targeted treatment plans, the radiation oncology service aims to provide the
best quality of life and
patient care while also embracing advancements in the fields
of radioloy, oncology, and radiation treatments.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to supply the
best quality veterinary
care to our
patients, while exceeding the expectations
of our customers.
We have long known that collaboration between primary
care veterinarians and board certified cardiologists for
patients with heart disease results in a
better outcome for
patients and improved
quality of life.
Board certified clinicians, residents, technicians, and senior veterinary students work together to provide the
best quality of care available to our
patients and clients.
service excellence and superior
patient care in order to deliver the
best quality of life for your pets.
It is our goal to supply service excellence and superior
patient care in order to deliver the
best quality of life for your pets.
Board certified clinicians, residents, technicians and fourth - year veterinary students work together to provide the
best quality of care available to our
patients and clients.
At Faust Animal Hospital our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and
quality care available for our
patients, to educate our clients so that they are partners in the health and
well being
of their pets.
Behind the scenes, each
of our
patients receives the advantage
of carefully orchestrated, team - based
care led by board - certified veterinarians, residents, interns, dedicated staff and students who are energized to provide the very
best in
quality, compassionate
care.
However, there may be some situations which necessitate the referral
of our clients and their pets to an emergency facility due to scheduling, staffing, or other unforeseen circumstances.It is our sincere desire to put the health and welfare
of our
patients first, and if for some reason we are unable to take an emergency, we will not hesitate to refer you to a nearby emergency facility so that your pet may receive the
best possible
care at that time rather than sacrifice the
quality of that
care so that we may charge for less than optimum services.
The primary purpose
of Palm Glen Animal Hospital is to provide the highest
quality veterinary medical and pet surgical
care to our
patients, and offer the
best possible service to our clients.
Dr. Smith says «my co-workers are passionate about providing
quality care for our
patients and their families, and they maintain a
good sense
of humor and are just fun to spend time with.»