Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

I recently got back from Copenhagen, where, in a series of 3 talks, I explored the themes of the book Malignant: How Bad Policy and Bad Evidence Harm People with Cancer. The same thing is coming on the topic of the mishandling of COVID 19 policy. What are those lessons, and why do they matter?

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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 29, 2023

Listen now | An introduction to a podcast series comparing US and Danish public policy, with a focus on the many differences in COVID-19 response and vaccination policies

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Websites typically have a privacy policy that outlines requirements like these which is usually available through a link at the bottom of the website. This kind of privacy policy applies to everyone who visits the website regardless of whether the visitor ever becomes a customer.

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SheMD

MAY 18, 2023

Childbearing leave policies at academic medical institutions may have an impact on gender differences in faculty retention. Article Summary What they looked at: -12 top United States medical schools were reviewed for institutional policies on childbearing leave between September 2016 and August 2017. What were their outcomes: 8.6

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Sensible Medicine

MARCH 13, 2024

As a policy maker, I would have told Harvard: It is unethical to implement a vaccine mandate with a leaky product that cannot halt transmission. The academy is full of people who declined vaccines — mostly with dubious exemptions — and yet Harvard fires the one professor who happens to speak out against Government policies.

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Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Doctors and ‘experts’ who got COVID policy wrong are asking for forgiveness. School closure was not the only misguided policy. Masking children— as young as 2 years old for years on end often with cloth facial decorations— was another policy error. Do they deserve forgiveness? Do they deserve forgiveness?

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JournalFeed

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

We cover a review of syncope scores, use of CTA for GI bleeding, the new ACEP community acquired pneumonia policy, immobilization of pediatric torus fractures of the radius, and the effectiveness of magnesium for migraine headache. It’s the JournalFeed Podcast for the week of Feb 8-12, 2021.

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St. Emlyn

MAY 4, 2024

Talks on trauma, paediatrics, policy, education and more @rcollem @stemlyns #FOAMEd The post RCEM CPD conference 2024 review. St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Our rapid round up of the RCEM CPD conference in Newport 2024. St Emlyn’s first appeared on St.Emlyn's. The post RCEM CPD conference 2024 review.

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 8, 2024

Pro-infection doctors wanted them infected, and in this upside-down mirror world, the only policies that "helped" or "worked" were those that spread COVID. The post Pro-Infection Doctors Didn’t Honestly Question Whether Mitigation Measures Slowed COVID. They Sought To Undermine Them Precisely Because They Slowed COVID.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 26, 2024

The following EPA Retaliation Training is designed to educate healthcare staff on federal policy regarding retaliation and discrimination complaints. Understanding federal policies on retaliation and discrimination complaints and how they are applicable within your healthcare organization is extremely important.

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Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

They claim to have delineated many practical policies to protect the vulnerable, and they said it would’ve been possible, certainly. The authors of the GBD advised and influenced many politicians at the highest level. So an obvious question emerges. Why didn’t they protect the vulnerable?

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Let’s delve into the key responsibilities they shoulder. Policy Development and Implementation Compliance officers are responsible for creating medical compliance plans, updating, and enforcing policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

FEBRUARY 6, 2017

Why are we implementing a COI policy? The post WTBS 12 – Introducing EM Cases Conflict of Interest Policy appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. What about intellectual conflicts or ones based on political leanings? Is it really necessary?

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2024

Rates and Statistics Prevention and intervention Risk factors and warning signs Violence prevention program Interventions Emergency protocol Emergency action plan Evacuation procedures Vermont state-specific requirements Safety policies for healthcare facilities Details Course length: 1 hour.

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Listen now (49 mins) | Mandrola and Prasad discuss

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Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Policies should be updated and reviewed with staff as needed. HIPAA: Are Sanctions Policies a HIPAA requirement? Employees must be fever free for 24 hours without the use of a fever reducer and their symptoms must be improved. Additional guidance can be found at [link].

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Science Based Medicine

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The AAP recently recently released a policy statement calling for a national ban. Hitting kids in school is always bad, and there is very good reason to expect the same negative outcomes from school-based corporal punishment as are seen when kids are hit at home. The post Hitting Children in School: Bad?

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EMDocs

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Plaintiff verdict for $30 million: A reminder to check your hospital’s call policies Facts : A 24-year-old male bystander sustains a GSW to the back during a gunfight on an urban street in mid-afternoon. Takeaways : Be certain that your emergency call schedule responsibilities are clearly defined in hospital policy.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the United States, Covid vaccine policy continues to be out of step with the world and out of touch with the people. Of course, we are not the only country developing Covid policy. So, how does the CDC’s recommendation compare with policy from our peer nations in Europe? Everyone needs the shot, period.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 15, 2019

Many EDs have a zero-tolerance policy for violence. The post WTBS 17 Zero-Tolerance Policies in the ED, Part 1: The delicate balance of protecting staff while ensuring patient access appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. He reframes violence in the ED as a public health issue and offers strategies for a safe ED.

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Emergency Medicine Cases

JANUARY 29, 2019

The post WTBS 18 Zero-Tolerance Policies in the ED Part 2: Taking a Look in the Mirror appeared first on Emergency Medicine Cases. Let's move beyond non-violent de-escalation, examine our underlying attitudes, and explore strategies to prevent escalation on this Waiting to Be Seen blog.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 25, 2024

What you will learn: Establishing MRI safety policies MR screening Gowning MRI patient risk assessment Implants, devices, and objects Details Course length: 1 hour and 30 minutes. Given the diverse uses of MR technology, it is imperative that all facilities maintain robust MR safety policies.

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Emergency Live

MARCH 13, 2024

A Deep Dive into the Threats to Health and Well-being in Europe The Growing Threat of Illicit Substances in Europe Europe is facing an increase in the availability and diversity of drugs, bringing along new health and policy challenges.

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The Trauma Pro

JUNE 20, 2023

Written policies help to clarify some of these duties, but often, experts are required to testify to what the usual standards of care are when not covered by policy. For example, an ICU nurse will have duties relating to examining the patient, recording vital signs, reporting significant events to physicians, etc.

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Stop and Think

AUGUST 3, 2023

The two most important US medical journals have recently published editorials on policy matters. Beyond the utter nonsense that a hospital’s stewardship of the environment could affect the morale of its workers, what worries me about this move into policy is that it’s way out of our lane. This worries me. It’s awful.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 4, 2024

ACCME Policies The final element that those granted accreditation status must follow are all ACCME policies, which supplement the Accreditation Criteria. Accredited CME providers must follow the policies that apply to their organizations. AMC can help your organization deliver the best quality care through our courses.

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Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 21, 2023

The summit was one-sided, organized by believers with the only speakers being believers, to promote a predetermined policy goal of promoting traditional medicine and justify "integrating" it with science-based medicine. The post The World Health Organization promotes quackery yet again first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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The Trauma Pro

JUNE 13, 2023

A publication in process from the journal editors outlines the new stance and policy regarding conflicts. They believe it is such a potential problem that they have revised their COI policy. The Journal will now require detailed COI forms to be filed at the time of manuscript submission.

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ACEP Now

MARCH 14, 2024

That’s when his interest in health policy and access to care was born. Beyond policy, which can take a long time to come to fruition, Dr. Durrani looks for other ways to help his patients. The thing that I have learned throughout my poli-sci degree and the health policy stuff I have done in D.C. An artistic image of Dr. Durrani.

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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 31, 2022

The CDC is no longer recommending a “test-to-stay” policy for schools. Previously, this policy allowed unvaccinated exposed students to abstain from quarantining and remain in schools as long as they received a negative COVID-19 test result. Get Certified. Visit www.americanmedicalcompliance.com for more information. .

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Emergency Medicine Journal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Acute aortic syndrome (AAS) is a life-threatening condition constituting acute aortic dissection (AAD), intramural haematoma and penetrating aortic ulcer. 1 2 The diagnosis of AAS is plagued by uncertainty, 3 up to 38% of cases are missed at first ED presentation and up to 25% are diagnosed 24 hours after ED presentation.

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Core Medical Group

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Meet Jalen, an enthusiastic Allied Recruiter at CoreMedical Group, whose journey in healthcare recruiting began shortly after she graduated with a degree in health management and policy from the University of New Hampshire. From her early college days, Jalen's commitment to making a difference in healthcare was clear.

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RebelEM

APRIL 3, 2024

She currently works with organizations and institutions to advance and implement policies that affect the care of individuals in this new healthcare landscape, most specially related to all forms of reproductive health care from contraception and pregnancy termination to addressing the maternal mortality crisis in the United States.

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PulmCCM

APRIL 29, 2024

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), along with societies for emergency medicine physicians and hospitalists, are again speaking up about the ongoing policy experiment known as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock Management Bundle (SEP-1).

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PDC Healthcare

JUNE 8, 2023

The announcement means change is imminent for many healthcare providers, who will need to adjust policies and make updates to equipment to be compliant. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published updates to their mammography regulations to facilitate better reporting of information and an improved experience for patients.

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American Medical Compliance

APRIL 23, 2024

GCP Training Requirements The GCP policy expects investigators and clinical trial staff to retain documentation of their training, and as needed, provide it to the National Institute of Health upon request. This is especially as working with human subjects has changed drastically over the last few decades.

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Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

But paying health systems to do specific things is a policy intervention. Even though a policy, like this one, makes sense, policies can have benefits and potential harms. (An Our Conclusions: First, we were both happy that a policy was studied rather than just implemented because it made sense.

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