And, in fact, there was no reason to believe opioids would create such a problem particularly when Purdue Pharma launched a campaign in 1996
informing patients and doctors that a new, safe drug was available to combat pain.
Not exact matches
«The reason we distribute these products is that there are legitimate
patients that need these medicines
and who are being prescribed these medicines by well -
informed, well - intended
doctors who are caring for these
patients.»
Doctors will be kept
informed with how often
and when their
patients are taking their medicine
and those with ongoing health issues will be able to have things such as blood pressure
and sugar levels monitored remotely.
Instead of saying «yes»
and agreeing to everything (
and then doing my own thing behind their backs) I've now found my voice in medical situations
and can speak to
doctors as an empowered
and informed patient.
Personal Healthcare — The Reform Party supports affordable
and accessible healthcare based on
informed decisions between
doctor and patient.
In cases where a
patient is suffering incurably, is permanently incapacitated,
and has made a clear
and informed decision to end their life but is unable to do so independently, the law should allow a
doctor to intervene.
This means that it would not be unlawful for a
doctor to end a
patient's life, on condition that an order is sought from the courts, that a judge is satisfied that the
patient's medical condition involves «unbearable suffering», that the
patient has given a «a voluntary, clear, settled
and informed wish to end his own life»,
and that there are no other means of relieving the
patient's suffering.
•
Informed Consent Technology can help individuals make better decisions about whether to undergo an invasive medical procedure, by using interactive computer programs that automatically check for comprehension
and promote discussion between
doctors and patients.
Additionally, she says
patients should make sure their
doctor of choice has experience with the treatment to be performed
and the device to be used, since that experience will
inform the success of the procedure.
The test can help
patients and their
doctors to be more vigilant about screenings, potentially catching cancers at their earliest
and more treatable stages,
and to make more
informed decisions about therapies that may improve survival
and quality of life.
Brian Draper, a psychiatrist at the University of New South Wales, says determining risk is imperfect
and difficult — but he argues suicidal ideas help
doctors understand changes in a
patient's illness,
and inform risk judgements.
The California court agreed that Moore's
informed consent should have been obtained
and that Golde had violated
doctor -
patient trust.
«We are proud to be leading the way in providing more
patient - centric solutions for people with liver disease that helps them
and their
doctors make
informed decisions about their care.»
When
patients sign up for clinical trials to test an experimental drug, procedure or device, they give their
informed consent after
doctors counsel them about the risks
and uncertainty associated with a not - yet - approved intervention.
For now, some experts advise
doctors to notify
patients of the low death rate from prostate cancer, explain the risks of treatment,
and allow them to make an
informed decision about testing.
Hearl suggests that
doctors better
inform and guide
patients towards trials
and emerging medicines that can impact them.
The IOM report recommends, in the short - term, that
doctors and patients should be better
informed about pain
and currently available treatments; barriers to accessing pharmaceuticals should be removed;
and alternative treatments that have demonstrated some efficacy, such as physical therapy, should be made more available
and covered by insurance.
«Based on this work, we also think users should be aware that e-cigarettes are not risk - free,
and that
doctors should
inform their
patients that e-cigarettes may contain respiratory irritants.»
«
Patients need to
inform their providers about all medications they use — prescription
and nonprescription —
and should ask their physician or pharmacist about interactions any time they start a new drug, on their own or following the
doctor's recommendation.»
«Signs of drug resistance can be identified which can help
doctors and patients make
informed decisions about treatment,» Cebon says.
This unique initiative aims to strengthen the
doctor -
patient relationship by enhancing the skills of physicians as advisers, counselors
and navigators
and also in helping
patients make
informed decisions when facing complex treatment choices.
Such scoring systems could be developed into an additional tool to help
doctors and patients make
informed decisions about the course of treatment.
This helps
doctors in every community better connect
patients to immunotherapy treatment
and also
inform their clinical
and research efforts to advance immunotherapy treatments.
The protocol of the product includes Agreement with the
doctor,
informed consent of the
patient, planning for limbal biopsy of the same
patient, processing into the ReliNethra ® graft
and planning the transplantation in the affected eye.
Oram adds that labs like CW Analytical empower
patients and doctors to make
informed decisions about their alternative medicine options.
Even worse, these unsuspecting
patients are given no warning (or
informed consent) by their
doctor about these risks
and dangers before taking the prescription past the recommended timeline.
Miranda awakens from the experience to find is she's in her hospital again, not as a
doctor, but as one of the
patients,
and is
informed that her husband is dead
and she is the killer,
and everyone thinks she is crazy.
Our
doctors and their technicians offer best - practice medical, surgical
and dental care for their
patient's
and ensure you as an owner are a well -
informed one.
Doctors (also a very high achieving
and competitive bunch) have been strongly inculcated with respect for
patient autonomy
and the need for
informed consent.
The answer needs to be through smarter laws, through consistent laws, through laws that let
doctors and patients make
informed decisions about this,
and not laws that threaten prosecution or criminalization for something that may be a medical issue
and a medical decision.
These
doctors and other medical professionals must obtain
informed consent from
patients prior to carrying out a surgery or other types of treatment.
This decision gives our client a new trial
and changes the how
doctors inform patients of their options.
Informed consent requires a
doctor discuss the procedure
and dangers with the
patient, who must understand the possibilities of a negative outcome to its full extent.
What is the obligation of the
doctor to
inform his
patient if he knows about a medical products liability case
and the
doctor supplied the product?
In Florida medical malpractice cases, if a
doctor fails to obtain
informed consent,
and the
patient suffers an injury as a result, the
doctor may be liable under a theory of medical battery.
A lot of
doctors now like the fact that their
patients can go Google their disease
and inform themselves about it
and begin asking intelligent questions about what's going on.
Doctors and other healthcare providers have a legal obligation to
inform patients of the potential risks, benefits
and alternatives to any treatment, surgery or other medical procedure.
This medical malpractice lawsuit will determine whether Dr. DeMasi molested a child
patient,
and then whether his psychiatrist named Dr. Ingram, was in error by not breaking
doctor -
patient confidentiality trust
and informing authorities.
The term «
informed consent» can be a tricky one
and often requires more than the
doctor asking the
patient if they are aware of the risks
and then proceeding with the procedure.
Before a physician prescribes a drug or performs a procedure, they are required to
inform the
patient about potential risks,
and if the
doctor did this, the
patient and their Swanton medical malpractice lawyer may be able to hold the pharmaceutical or medical device company liable for their injuries.
Medical laboratory assistants carry out tests on
patients» stool, urine, blood,
and other body fluids, providing diagnostic reports
doctors can use in making
informed decision on
patients» treatments.
The primary duties of a nurse case manager are maintaining contact between the
doctors and the
patient by
informing the family of the
patient of the medical progress.
Perform administrative tasks, such as handling of
patients files
and scheduling of appointments with the
doctor at appropriate times;
and also
informing both the
doctor and the
patient of any changes
The assistant's work also includes keeping the
doctor informed about
patients» cares
and concerns regarding their treatment in the clinic.
How do I handle requests for such references?Thank you so much for your help!CherylCHERYL M. EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: 334-215-3706 Cell Phone: 334-233-2631 Fax: 334-273-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] position managing legal discovery
and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes
and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository
and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed
and coded documents in Concordance
and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda
and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys
and support staff with processing
and preparation of personal injury claims
and litigationo Conducted legal research
and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents
and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients
and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation,
and potential settlementso Prepared
and input case intakes
and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys
and advocates in cases involving mentally ill
patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities)
and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys,
and social workers to investigate
and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement
and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research
and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring
and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS
and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant
and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating
and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers
and MC for manufacturing plants in the US
and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination
and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified
and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy
and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company
and its supplierso Prepared contracts
and purchase orders for raw materials
and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors
and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process
and allowed MC to track
and compare usage volumes
and costs over timeo Prepared
and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers
and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation,
and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors
and the Purchasing, Transportation
and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers,
and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs
and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases
and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier
and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection
and communication with MC's past, present,
and potential materials suppliers
and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1
and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national
and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel
and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1
and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed
and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software,
and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda
and reports using Microsoft Word
and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama
and the southeastern USo Procured
and distributed records from major
and independent labels for club, radio
and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations
and clubso Designed, wrote,
and published bi-weekly reports
and brochures to
inform the music industry of the progress
and popularity of music
and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index
and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris
Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996
and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment
and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising
and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising
and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request
A trauma nurse monitors emergency
patients and inform patients status
and nature of injuries to the
doctors.
That last part is important: If a
patient arrives with abnormal vitals or other warning signs, it is up to the medical assistant to notice
and inform the
doctor quickly.
As a Mississippi medical assistant you will perform duties such as checking
and recording vital signs to the
patient's record (blood pressure, height, weight, pulse, etc.);
informing patients about procedures, medications, diets, etc.; aiding the
doctor during the examination process;
and collecting blood samples or other specimens for analysis.
Hillside Hospital, Gresham, OR 3/2012 to Present Intake Coordinator • Respond to inquiry calls
and provide information regarding hospital policies
and procedures • Greet
patients»
and families as they arrive
and swiftly inquire into their purpose of visit • Ascertain that emergency
patients are quickly admitted
and that intake requirements are handled post first aid or emergency care • Derive information from non-emergency
patients pertaining to medical history
and demographics • Take not of insurance information
and ensure that it is verified from the company • Provide
patients with information regarding co-pays
and services that their insurance does not cover • Verify eligibility
and benefits accurately
and obtain initial authorizations • Provide information pertaining to hospital policies
and available medical procedures • Study each
patient's case thoroughly
and determine which / what type of
doctor should be
informed • Ascertain the medical records are properly
and confidentially maintained
The primary responsibilities fulfilled by a nurse aide include prepare beds
and towels for
patients, Check the pulse, temperature etc of
patients, keep
patients informed about
doctors opinion, help
patients in bathing
and eating, disinfect hospital rooms, keep medicine doses ready according to
doctors instructions
and finally follow the instructions given by
doctors and head nurse.