Sentences with phrase «regarded as a medical emergency»

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As a medical ethicist, how do you regard the use of triage in wartime and in emergency medical procedures?

You skewed my words regarding «managing» my birth... the whole point of the midwife is to alert the mother of the possibility of a problem, just like an OB so then a proper course of action can be taken... I was merely saying that they don't think of birth as a medical emergency from the beginning, requiring things that are unnecessary, like constant monitoring because it's easier than intermittent monitoring, or restricting maternal intake because the doctor could get puked on, or have fecal matter excreted during delivery is selfish (and yes, I know, the mother could aspirate, but the rate of that is low too... and I'm not saying they need to eat a steak dinner... but denying a drink of water, or a popsicle during a long labor is just ridiculous, as is rushing a natural process for convenience sake.)

Duties and Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to: • Patient Relations • Assures timeliness of services rendered to patients • Clearly informs patient the name of physician who will render services • Arranges for and assists patients in understanding instructions for all ancillary services • Listens to complaints from patients regarding services rendered • Demonstrates adequate triage technique in handling telephone calls from patients and inquiries regarding services rendered • Appropriate management of filing records, recording telephone calls and prescription refill information in electronic medical records • Checks floor stock and sample medications, discards expired medications appropriately, re-orders as needed • Demonstrates accurate knowledge in management of emergency situations • Assists patient to room • Looks after patient's comfort while on premises • Maintains availability to examining Physician as needed.

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

Gresham Healthcare, Gresham, OR 1/2010 to 3/2012 Front Desk Officer • Greeted patients and families as they arrive and provided them with appropriate information • Inquired into the nature of visit and determined need for providing emergency services • Coordinated emergency services for patients with severe medical problems or accident victims • Took telephone calls and provided information regarding medical facilities available • Scheduled patients» appointments with their designated specialist and made follow up calls prior to appointments

• Highly experienced in interviewing patients and families to derive information regarding medical histories and past surgeries • Hands - on experience in determining patients» suitability for required surgical procedures by conferring with medical staff members in details • Demonstrated expertise in deciphering the need for preoperative tests such as MRS and bone scans • Qualified to juggle surgeons» schedules to fit in emergency synergies and procedures • Competent in following up with labs and radiology departments to expedite teat results • Deeply familiar with creating and maintaining effective liaison with insurance companies to obtain coverage and claim information • Proven ability to assist patients in filling out admission and insurance forms, with special focus on accuracy and legibility of information • Track record of effectively and efficiently coordinating post-surgery appointment in a bid to ensure patient health and wellbeing • Deep insight into interacting with patients» physicians and other staff members, both within the facility and at outside clinics to provide accurate, timely and responsive information • Highly skilled in creating consent forms and ensuring that patients and families fill them out and sign them prior to scheduled surgeries • Excellent skills in performing surgery related surgical procedures including answering telephones, maintaining records and accounts and fulfilling equipment requirements • Special talent for handling surgery related payments and insurance processing duties