Sentences with phrase «physical needs of a patient»

A Compassionate and deeply moving book by a veterinarian with a rare understanding of the emotional as well as the physical needs of his patients.

Furthermore, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals are required to maintain a higher standard of care than the average person because they are tending to the physical needs of their patients.

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If somebody has had a terrible time in life and they have gone through one tragedy after another and you tell them that God loves them, they might just laugh at you... Many times we have to be willing to show people the love of God, and that can be anything from being patient over a long period of time to providing for a physical need that they have that may cost [us] some money.

But the administration and staff had taken great care to respond to the patients» spiritual and human needs just as they took care of their physical needs.

We also know that attending to the emotional needs of patients is as important as attending to their physical needs.

«That's because we desperately need a new strategy to treat this lymphoma — many patients are resistant to currently available treatments,» says the study's senior investigator, Dr. Ari Melnick, Gebroe Family Professor of Hematology / Oncology and director of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Center for Biomedical and Physical Sciences at Weill Cornell.

We identified patients with mutations that predict phenomenal outcomes in the disease; this is a group of women with endometrial cancer who won't need the financial, physical or emotional toll of chemotherapy at all — they're patients who are probably cured by surgery alone.

«The need for more research into the possible benefits of breathing exercises as a physical therapy for asthma was identified by the James Lind Alliance (JLA) after patients, carers and clinicians highlighted it among their top 10 questions for research into asthma.

«In addition, to confirm the positive role of physical activity for patients with PD, this study has identified areas in which more research is needed.

Staffing: Large numbers of staff are needed to care for an individual patient due to the intensity of treatment, the extended need for personal protective equipment, and the necessity to limit work shifts in the patient room to 2 - 4 hours to combat physical and mental fatigue.

As the team reports this week in Review of Scientific Instruments, from AIP Publishing, their robotic exoskeleton is intended to help stroke patients strengthen their physical fitness, aid the rehabilitation training of paralyzed patients, or to assist those who need help performing daily activities.

Patients are treated by a multi-disciplinary team that may include medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, neuro oncologists, internal medicine, family practice and radiology; board certified surgeons who are specialists in reconstructive, gynecologic, urologic and neurologic surgery; nurses specially trained in cancer treatment and certified to administer chemotherapy, counselors, who address a full range of psychosocial needs from diagnosis through bereavement; clergy to support all faiths; physical, occupational, speech and nutritional therapists.

The Supporters of Health assist patients through frequent calls and home visits, connecting them with what they need to support their mental, physical, social or spiritual well - being.

We strive to meet the many physical and emotional needs of cancer patients and their families through outstanding medical care, provided with compassion and concern.

It can expand the scope of most muscle testing - based techniques and be applied to a wide range of patients, including those with common aches and pains to those with more serious physical ailments, including special - needs children and disabled adults.

Using gentle and non invasive means, each of the naturopathic doctors, Dr. Jonathan Bablad and Dr. Vanessa DiCicco, tailor their treatment plans to the unique needs of their patient, taking into account the physical, emotional, environmental and spiritual influences that impact their patient's health.

The clinic offers a multidisciplinary, functional approach using a medical doctor, nutritionist (RD), and physical therapist to address the needs of chronic patients in the areas of fatigue, irritable bowel, and fibromyalgia.

Medi - Weightloss ®'s team of health coaches provides patients with the tools they need to achieve significant weight reduction and prevent future weight gain by coaching them on the five key components for success: medical, motivational, physical, nutritional, and educational.

The doctor must help identify unique physical, psychological and social needs and work together with the patient to formulate interventions for attaining the greatest possible quality of life (in the context of the patient's environment and life circumstances).

Now herpes is known as one of the most contagious STD among the people of all ages; so these patients need special care and attention, both for their physical and mental health.

The best fun, of course, is doing tons of online research to support my scenes, everything from the physical therapy required for burn patients to the components needed to manufacture steel rebar, for I am a life - long learner and want my readers to appreciate all the little details that flesh out real lives.

Through vaccine protocols tailored to your pets individual needs, and by regular physical examinations and routine laboratory testing, we have been able to better enhance and extend the lives of our pet - patients.

When you can flip the lip of every patient you see and show the owner exactly what you observe, it helps the owner understand the need for treatment if an abnormality is noted during a physical examination.

The first step in determining whether a patient needs fluid therapy is a full physical examination, including collection of a complete history.

Marty Becker, DVM, whose Fear Free program has taught tens of thousands of veterinary professionals how to improve a patient's physical and emotional well - being in their practice, has co-authored a book intended to help dog owners satisfy their pets» emotional needs at home.

When tailoring a physical rehabilitation program to the needs of a specific PL patient, physical rehabilitation professionals must consider any surgical interventions the patient has received.

We perform a thorough physical exam on all surgery patients, as well as any needed pre-operative antibiotics, surgery day pain medication, rabies vaccines, sterile surgery, and the use of state of the art monitoring equipment.

British veterinarians reported in a survey that about 50 percent of their brachycephalic canine patients and 25 percent of their brachycephalic feline patients needed treatment for health issues related to their physical features.

Thanks to generous funding and donations from Spirit of Halloween and Dr. Gary Gosney's veterinary team, the facility dog program has the opportunity to serve the physical and psychosocial needs of patients, their families, and medical staff.

In hospital Rehabilitation Therapy; Evaluation of patients who will need continued physical rehabilitation; Client education on post-hospitalization physical therapy;

We serve as a partner to primary care veterinarians when one of their patients needs emergency, critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, physical rehabilitation, dentistry or dermatology services.

In nearly all cases, a full patient history, thorough physical and neurologic examinations, and a series of tests are needed before we can provide a diagnosis for the patient's condition.

It refers to a nursing home's failure to take care of a patient's basic physical needs.

Some of their duties are detecting patients» special needs and helping with physical tasks, organizing leisure activities and developing individual care plans.

Coordinates and administers nursing care to patients in physician office or clinic setting utilizing the nursing process which involves: assessment of the patient's physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs; facilitates and evaluates patient follow - throu

Duties of a Physical Therapy Aide include: identifying patient needs, developing therapy plans, maintaining therapy areas and equipment, providing information and guidance to patients, explaining proper use of equipment, positioning patients on equipment, monitoring patient progress, and performing administrative duties such as processing insurance paperwork.

Anticipate advanced needs of patients based upon diagnostic data, physical assessment and relevant medical history

-- Attending to patients» needs pertaining to grooming and mobility — Changing beds and ensuring general hygiene conditions — Checking patients» vitals and reporting results to the nursing staff — Carrying out physical and diagnostic tests — Good knowledge of infection control procedures

• 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

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Suncoast Communities, Albany, KY 6/2011 to Present Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor • Assess clients to determine their disabilities or dependencies • Create and implement plans to rehabilitate clients according to their physical and mental conditions • Provide counseling to clients around choosing, obtaining and obtaining employment and academics • Coordinate educational support services for client looking to get back into academics • Facilitate job placement by assisting clients with application documents and getting them in touch with various organizations • Conduct outreach programs to maintain a solid data bank of interested placement organizations • Make referrals for therapeutic work programs after consulting with patients» physicians and psychologists • Monitor client progress through constant evaluations and re-evaluate clients that may be slipping • Counsel and assist clients through rehabilitation procedures and adjust programs as needed • Create and maintain records of clients in a safe and confidential manner

These nurses often work long shifts and it is important that they have the physical ability to stand for long periods of time, transport patients by pushing or pulling gurneys and wheelchairs, and lift patients as needed.

Adjust my level of personal care given to each patient according to their emotional and physical needs

The needs and physical abilities of elderly patients may change daily and giving your full attention and setting a reasonable prioritized schedule can ensure needs are met.

My focus has not only been on the mental wellbeing of patients; I believe that they need to be looked after in a physical manner as gently as we look after their mental health.

We see patients of all ages and both sexes who are seen for physicals, sick visits, and a host of other medical needs.

You need to be adaptable because, as a PTA, you might be working with a variety different physical therapists and a mixed bag of patients.»

Unit Clerk Beverly Hospice, Houston, TX 2011 — present • Greet patients and families • Answers telephone calls • Confirms patient's identity • Perform assigned secretarial and clerical tasks • Transport patients with disabilities and physical needs • Assist nurses with obtaining vital statistics on a daily basis • Maintain safety of patients • Assure patient hygiene • Escort patients in wheelchairs

More physical therapist assistants and aides will be needed to manage the effects of such conditions and help patients maintain their mobility.

Provides general aspects of patient care that meet physical and / or psychosocial needs.

The «Core Curriculum» requires instruction about both the role of the medical assistant as a patient navigator and the ways to facilitate referrals to community resources.5 The Content Outline includes these points, as well as interpersonal skills, such as displaying impartial conduct without regard to race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, physical challenges, special needs, and lifestyle choices.6