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Professionals call it elderspeak , the sweetly belittling form of address that has always rankled older people: the doctor who talks to their child rather than to them about their health; assuming that an older person needs to be addressed slowly or in a loud voice. Then there are healthcare workers who address any elderly person as "dear" or "young lady" which is often...

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http://www.sho.com/site/video/bright...pid=1772825 635 Showtime will soon have a new series about a nurse that works in an inner city hospital, called " Nurse Jackie ." Jackie will be played by Edie Falco (yay!). Trailer is provided in the link. Looks like it's going to be a great show that actually highlights what nurses deal with on a daily basis. It's supposed to be a dark ...

Programs for Nurses to Combat "Compassion Fatigue "Bruises and pulled muscles, hope and heartbreak – emotional and physical fatigue have contributed to a profound nurse shortage in hospitals across the country." "Nurses typically work 12-hour shifts, shuttling between ailing patients, demanding doctors and anxious families in the waiting room. As stress builds and meals are ...

New JCAHO Sentinel Event Alert out today, July 9, 2008: http://www.jointcommission.org/Senti...ert/sea_40. htm "Intimidating and disruptive behaviors can foster medical errors,( 1 , 2 , 3 ) contribute to poor patient satisfaction and to preventable adverse outcomes,( 1 , 4 , 5 ) increase the cost of care,( 4 , 5 ) and cause qualified ...

FDA MedWatch- OTC Cough and Cold Medicines- Product Labels Being Modified To State " Do Not Use" In Children Under 4 Years Of Age FDA notified healthcare professionals and consumers that the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is voluntarily modifying the product labels for consumers of over the counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines to state "do not use" in children under...

Funny article about the results of aggressive drug company tactics on TV - known as Direct to Consumer Advertising: It was only a matter of time. When I came home from work last night, my pre-schooler dropped a bomb on me: Max: “Daddy, I have fibo-Malaysia disease.” Me: “Fibo-what?” Max: “FiboMalaysia. The lady on TV says I do. And Mom has ...

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Criminal Past is no Bar to Nursing in California Reporters reviewed stacks of nursing board files and court pleadings, consulted online databases and newspaper clippings and conducted interviews with nurses and experts in several states. The investigation included an analysis of all accusations filed and disciplinary actions taken by the board since 2002 -- more than 2,000 in all. ...

I know this might sound terrible, but I was just thinking the other day, that I am thankful my daughter got sick and her illness played out during a time when we were most financially able to handle it. If the same events were to happen now, I don't know how we would manage. My heart goes out to people that have to deal with this kind of thing.

Professionals call it elderspeak , the sweetly belittling form of address that has always rankled older people: the doctor who talks to their child rather than to them about their health; assuming that an older person needs to be addressed slowly or in a loud voice. Then there are healthcare workers who address any elderly person as "dear" or "young lady" which is often...

Our Healthcare System Is Dying Now that President Bush signed into law a measure addressing the global financial meltdown, the federal treasury will be hundreds of billions of dollars lighter and lots of politicians will be taking credit for solving the crisis on Wall Street. If only the federal government could be mobilized so quickly to solve the nation's ...

A recent study led by Vanderbilt University professor Peter Buerhaus polled registered nurses about two timely issues -- the state of health care and the importance of the issue in the upcoming election. With a close election expected, the country's three million registered nurses could make a difference in the election, Buerhaus says. Most nurses interviewed support some form of ...

Programs for Nurses to Combat "Compassion Fatigue "Bruises and pulled muscles, hope and heartbreak – emotional and physical fatigue have contributed to a profound nurse shortage in hospitals across the country." "Nurses typically work 12-hour shifts, shuttling between ailing patients, demanding doctors and anxious families in the waiting room. As stress builds and meals are ...

Criminal Past is no Bar to Nursing in California Reporters reviewed stacks of nursing board files and court pleadings, consulted online databases and newspaper clippings and conducted interviews with nurses and experts in several states. The investigation included an analysis of all accusations filed and disciplinary actions taken by the board since 2002 -- more than 2,000 in all. ...

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NY Health Officials Order Hospital Shutdown Newsday September 22, 2008 ALBANY – The New York state Department of Health is denying a Queens hospital’s request to continue operating as a health care facility. Parkway Hospital was ordered to close by a commission put together by former Gov. George Pataki. The so-called Berger Commission recommended closing nine hospitals, ...

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CDC news release: On the Front Line: Nurses Urged To Get Influenza Vaccination It’s been said that “nurses are the heartbeat of the health care system.” Without them, the system could not survive. Sometimes, however, in their dedication to caring for others, nurses may forget to take care of themselves . This, too, can significantly burden the healthcare ...

http://www.sho.com/site/video/bright...pid=1772825 635 Showtime will soon have a new series about a nurse that works in an inner city hospital, called " Nurse Jackie ." Jackie will be played by Edie Falco (yay!). Trailer is provided in the link. Looks like it's going to be a great show that actually highlights what nurses deal with on a daily basis. It's supposed to be a dark ...