The prevalence of many chronic conditions increases with age, and so do the number of medications prescribed to manage them. The conundrum for the prescribing physician is that the over-65 population is less likely to obtain the same therapeutic benefit…
Communicating with patients by e-mail is rapidly becoming a part of many physicians’ medical practice. It ranks high in patient satisfaction, and at least one study found it to be associated with better patient compliance and better control of chronic…
This module examines specific communication skills that promote mindful awareness, a key to effective clinical practice. Mindfulness can also be applied to the acquisition of skills and knowledge, cultivation of caring and healing attitudes, and facing the anxiety of uncertainty….
Lung Cancer Screening Education: From Science to Practice instructs learners on how to implement a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary lung cancer screening program. This interactive eLearning activity demonstrates how to perform shared decision making using a patient-centered approach, how to implement screening…
Offered by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety and Quality, the Patient Safety Certificate Program is designed to help medical professionals lead patient safety efforts in their healthcare organizations. This course is designed to build capacity among clinical practitioners and administrators dedicated to becoming leaders for patient safety and quality in their unit, clinic, or care facility in addressing these challenges. The program includes modules aimed at fostering a strong patient safety culture and engaging patients and family as members of the care team. Learners are introduced to tools and methods that will help them learn and act as agents of change in their organization.
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