Sentences with phrase «created by a medical doctor»

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The data gathered by the online portal could also be used by doctors to make recommendations regarding a patient's physical activity, and kid - friendly versions of the device could be created for children and teens with certain medical conditions.

Project EmpowerMD, a research collaboration with UPMC, aims to create an AI - powered system that can capture and integrate medical expertise at scale by listening and observing doctors doing their work as they meet their patients.

And, finally, because prevailing attitudes towards concussion symptom reporting and reporting behavior are deeply entrenched in our sports culture, we encourage, as Step Five, that coaches, athletes, athletic trainers, team doctors, and parents continue working over the course of the sports season to create and maintain an environment in which athletes feel safe in immediately reporting concussion symptoms (both their own and their teammates) by sharing and reinforcing positive messages about the importance of immediate concussion symptom reporting via social media, by maintaining open lines of communication and an ongoing dialog about concussion safety among and between and among coaches, athletes, medical staff and parents.

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, in a statement signed by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Amina Shamaki, issued a directive to chief medical directors and medical directors of all the government — owned tertiary health institutions to fill the vacancies created by resident doctors who had «abandoned» their programme.

According to the statement, «The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has directed the Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) and Medical Director (MDs) of Federal Government Tertiary Health Institutions to fill the vacancies created by Resident Doctors who have abandoned their training programme by refusing to report for work.

This image of an apple tree was created by Niall Hamilton, whose has a degree in microbiology but is now a medical doctor.

Medical technology makers are now hoping to scale this model down to the personal level by connecting wireless sensors placed on (or even under) a patient's skin to create «medical body area networks» (MBANs) that provide doctors with real - time info about their paMedical technology makers are now hoping to scale this model down to the personal level by connecting wireless sensors placed on (or even under) a patient's skin to create «medical body area networks» (MBANs) that provide doctors with real - time info about their pamedical body area networks» (MBANs) that provide doctors with real - time info about their patients.

The project aims to translate the weightlifting findings from the medical journals into actual clinical practice, by getting doctors to «prescribe» physical therapy, and creating a process for women who are referred into the program to be evaluated and taught the proper mechanics of the lymphedema - busting exercises by trained therapists.

The Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, located at the University of Michigan's Cystic Fibrosis Center is accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and was created to support patients over 21 years of age to provide dedicated, comprehensive, and coordinated care by a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals that includes doctors, nurses and other health professionals, including dieticians, social workers and physical therapists.

Atul Gawande tells an inspiring story of a doctor treating cystic fibrosis who helped his patients live 14 years longer than average by assuming that patient lifespan was highly affected by his medical choices and engaging in relentless experimentation until he created more effective practices.

The Cats Exclusive St. Francis Fund was created in 2002 by our kindhearted doctors and staff to provide urgent, life - saving medical care for cats in need.

This prevents the habit of animals being adopted and not being seen by a doctor until they are old and / or sick, which creates a large challenge for veterinary professionals to pinpoint when a problem started and to devise a plan to treat it without having any existing medical history.

One of the Bek arguments on appeal was that the district court was wrong for admitting patient medical information and records because they were protected by both a doctor - patient privilege and a privacy interest created under HIPAA.

• Interview patients and families to determine patients» medical and treatment histories • Assess patients to determine the extent of disability and need for rehabilitation activities • Assist doctors in creating and implementing rehabilitation programs based on the individual needs of each patient • Provide patients with physical and emotional support according to their specific plans • Help patients adapt to lifestyle changes and teach them new skills that they will need in order to survive • Educate patients and families about the different types of rehab services available to them and help them choose by providing suggestions according to their medical conditions • Ascertain that patients» vitals are taken and recorded throughout the rehabilitation process • Encourage patients to perform daily tasks independently and help them where their limitations crop up • Monitor patients» health and comfort and ensure that any emotional or physical problems are dealt with in an immediate manner

OUR CHALLENGES, Covington, KY (2/2009 to 5/2010) Volunteer • Engaged patients in conversation to determine the extent of mental illness • Provided physical and emotional care according to set medical / mental health plans prescribed by the doctor • Assisted patients with their personal needs including bathing, grooming and washing • Ascertained that appropriate meals are being provided to each patient and encouraged them to partake them • Created and maintained records of patients by following strict confidential protocols

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE NOVANT RESIDENTIAL HEALTH, Ashburn, VA (6/2010 to Present) Nurse Aid • Assess residents» conditions and review implemented care plans • Ascertain that dedicated care plans are followed accurately • Provide residents with assistance in bathing, washing, toileting and grooming • Keep resident comfortable by ensuring that their surroundings are conducive to their needs • Educate residents and their families about daily personal care and medical procedures • Provide ambulatory care by wheeling residents from one place to another and accompanying them on appointments and recreational activities • Ascertain that residents are served meals on time and in accordance to their specific nutritional needs • Set up medical equipment and provide assistance with medical procedures • Answer calls for help and provide first aid and CPR during emergencies • Observe changes in residents» conditions and provide feedback to the nurse manager or doctor • Create and keep records of residents» personal information in a confidential manner

• Save a 3 week old kitten from dying (who had been run over by a car), by employing immediate emergency procedures • Modernize pet / patient registration process by implementing an online system that also saved registration time • Welcome patients (pets and their owners) to the facility and provide them with required facility and services information • Register patients by taking their information and recording medical histories • Inquire into status of vaccinations and create patient charts • Schedule appointments and handle veterinary doctor's calendars • Assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures by using a range of technical diagnostic equipment

• Greeted patients as they enter the facility • Took patient information for record purposes • Maintained demographic and insurance information • Verified information by interviewing patients • Reviewed medical history and took vital signs • Educated patients about the facility's policies and medical procedures • Recorded billing information • Managed supplies and equipment • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the patients and the doctors • Liaised with insurance companies • Created and maintained record systems to ensure that patients» information was properly recorded • Manned the telephone exchange, answered telephone calls and provided required information • Registered new patients by assisting them in filling out registration forms and providing them with information on required documents • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring that all equipment and supplied were available and in good working order • Assisted doctors in performing examinations by operating medical equipment and providing them with supplies needed to complete the procedure • Prepared patients for examinations by assisting them in changing into robes and providing them with information on what to expect during the procedure or examination • Created and maintained effective liaison with insurance companies to verify patients» insurance coverage information • Contacted insurance companies to determine the status of submitted claims and follow up on delayed or unpaid claims • Calculated co-pays and provided patients with information on how much coverage their insurance company will provide to them for each procedure • Created and implemented supplies inventory systems and contacted vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies • Provided one on one information of what to expect from a procedure to patients and their families • Administered medication to patients and ensured that medicine refill requests are timely filled • Oversaw the cleanliness, maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment after each procedure • Scheduled patients for appointments and performed follow up duties to ensure that all appointment slots are filled • Handled any cancelled appointment slots by allotting them to patients on the facility waiting lists

• Interview, hire and train nurses and support staff and place them according to their individual skills • Determine existing resources and attempt to allocate them effectively • Create nurses and supporting staff schedules and ensure that each staff member follows it • Look for alternative staff to replace absent staff members • Oversee staff to ensure that appropriate care is being provided to patients • Work with doctors and nurse managers to devise healthcare plans based on each individual patient's medical history • Provide direct medical care by administering medication and IVs • Order tests and interpret test results to determine diseases or extent of injury • Monitor signs of improvement or deterioration and provide emergency services