How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF found that about one-third of U.S. adults say costs have forced them in the past year to not refill their medications, cut pills in half, skip doses or turn to over-the-counter alternatives. However, there are safer ways […]
Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis on the Rise – How to Protect Your Patients
Credits Available Physicians – maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ ABIM Diplomates – maximum of 1.00 ABIM MOC points Nurses – 1.00 ANCC Contact Hour(s) (0.25 contact hours are in the area of pharmacology) Pharmacists – 1.00 Knowledge-based ACPE (0.100 CEUs) You Are Eligible For Letter of Completion ABIM MOC points Target Audience […]
How to Foster a People-Centered Environment in Cancer Treatment
What does a people-centered environment mean in cancer treatment?The role of empathy in oncology careIntegrating patient voices into care designCreating supportive spaces for patients and familiesLeveraging technology to enhance patient-centered careExamples of people-centered programs in actionChallenges and opportunities in fostering a people-centered approachThe future of people-centered cancer treatmentReferencesFurther reading The new World Cancer Day theme […]
Caregiver burnout in cancer: What are the warning signs and how to deal with it? | Health
The aftermath of a cancer diagnosis and treatment journey can leave an indelible mark on survivors and their loved ones where caring for a loved one with cancer is a challenging journey that demands emotional strength and physical endurance but unfortunately, in the process of caregiving, caregivers often neglect their own physical and mental health […]