Sentences with phrase «examinations of patients over»

EKG's are also performed before and after operations, during physicals, examinations of patients over 40, for patients with a history of heart disease, when patients are experiencing chest pains and when the Doctor deems it necessary.

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Additionally, the proportion of patients in the United States who are prescribed opioids for non-cancer pain has almost doubled over the past decade, indicating the need to do a more focused examination on the safety and efficacy of these and other treatment options.

«By considering that stethoscopes are used repeatedly over the course of a day, come directly into contact with patients» skin, and may harbor several thousands of bacteria (including MRSA) collected during a previous physical examination, we consider them as potentially significant vectors of transmission,» commented lead investigator Didier Pittet, MD, MS, Director of the Infection Control Program and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, University of Geneva Hospitals.

Tonometric examinations, however, are infrequent and insufficient as they are only able to provide single point measurements of the patient's IOP, which can fluctuate over time.

Due to the difficulty of providing accurate estimates for potential veterinary treatments over the phone for traumatic injury or illness, our staff can provide simple estimates for the necessary office visit, including the physical examination of the patient, and consultation with the veterinarian.

A survey published this year found that over 50 % of final year veterinary students in the UK do not feel confident either in discussing orodental problems with clients or in performing a detailed examination of the oral cavity of their small animal patients.1 Once in practice, things don't always improve and, anecdotally, it seems many vets dread feline dental procedures.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS • Over two years» experience in the nursing profession • Current licensure as an RN approved by the AR Board of Nurse Examiners • Proven ability to perform exams and procedures and documenting intervention in EMR • Well - versed in preparing and operating necessary equipment and instruments for examinations, treatments, and procedures • Competent at sterilizing processes and procedures • Hands on experience in providing compassionate nursing care to patients in post-op

Veterinary Technician Biscuits and Bath, Pineville, KY 2012 — Present • Greet pet owners as they arrive at the facility and inquire into their purpose of visit • Engage pets in friendly banter or activities to make them feel comfortable at the facility • Perform initial examination of pets, and record findings in their files • Assist veterinary doctors in examining animals in detail, providing support by restraining them or calming them down • Set up and calibrate procedural equipment to assist vets in performing therapeutic and medical procedures on animal patients • Take animal patients» vitals, and ensure that they are properly and confidentially recorded • Schedule appointments over the telephone and in person, and ensure that appropriate follow - up is made • Ascertain that the facility is kept cleaned and sanitized at all times, in accordance with set standards

• Streamline the patient transfer procedure by implementing a smooth online re-registration process with 14 veterinary hospitals onboard • Introduce a «comfortable» surgical cage to the facility, resulting in decreased incidents of animal discomfort • Greet clients and provide them with information regarding the facility's services • Engage animals / pets by greeting them and performing gestures to keep them comfortable • Register new pets / animals into the facility database by ensuring completeness and accuracy of data • Receive and service calls for information and schedule appointments over the telephone and in person • Provide reminders to clients regarding vaccinations and pre surgery and surgery procedures • Assist in restraining animals during examinations and sampling procedures • Ascertain that blood and urine samples are sent to corresponding labs for testing purposes • Follow up on labs to obtain diagnostic reports and inform clients of their availability • Ascertain the cleanliness, sanitization and maintenance of reception area and treatment rooms

• Responded to requests for information over the telephone and in person • Assisted patients in filling intake forms and verified that all provided information was correct • Contacted insurance companies to verify insurance coverages and to follow up on denied claims • Provided patients with information on what to expect during procedures and examinations • Created and maintained inventory of office supplies and dermatology equipment and instruments

verification competency Dental office expertise Dental records management Dental equipment maintenance... to March 2002 Dental Assistant Brooklyn, NY Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations... Professional Summary Dental Assistant with over eleven years of experience assisting with direct patient