Reassurances issued on Kane centers Jan 5, 2009
Because of the Kane centers' large size, ranging from 210 beds at Glen Hazel to 360 at McKeesport, they are typically visited more frequently than other nursing homes by county ombudsmen monitoring patient issues, according to Kurt Emmerling, bureau chief for advocacy protection and care management for the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging. Although no specific records are kept on complaints against the Kanes compared to other facilities, he said they've had no pattern of trouble providing... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Groundbreaking February 2009 Allergy and Immunology CME Asthma Summit Dec 23, 2008
Chaired by William Busse, MD, a distinguished faculty of international prestige - including Jean Bousquet, MD, Chris Brightling, MD, William Calhoun, MD, G. Walter Canonica, MD, Gene Colice, MD, Frederick Hargreave, MD, Erwin Gelfand MD, and Stephen Lazarus, MD, among others - will present the most current clinical aspects of their research and through panels, workshops, and debates will apply their findings to everyday patient issues. In addition to Drs. (PR Newswire)
Renowned Fertility Advocate Pamela Madsen Launches Blog and Website Oct 8, 2008
-- Represented patient issues in meetings with leaders from the National Institutes of Health, FDA, National Conference of State Legislators, the President's Council on Bioethics and the Centers for Disease Control. -- Has spoken at the annual conferences for American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology and International Consumer Support for Infertility (iCSi), for which she also served as a board member. (PR Newswire)
Shawnee Mission Medical Center to Introduce Interactive Patient System Aug 27, 2008
Through the Skylight ACCESS system, SMMC patients now have direct access to disease- and condition-specific health information, connection to patient support departments and a real-time feedback forum that allows SMMC to solicit patient feedback and provide immediate service recovery to address patient issues. Patients will also enjoy high-speed Internet, e-mail and other first-class entertainment options including popular movies, music and games. (Primezone Releases)
Patients Reluctant To Change Surgeons Despite Lure Of Shorter Wait Times Aug 18, 2008
The authors urge more extensive study of patient issues in setting waiting-times guarantees. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Transplant chief's exit unrelated to patient issues Mar 5, 2008
Transplant chief quitting not related to patient issues ... Transplant chief quitting not related to patient issues Wednesday, March 05, 2008 By Dan Fitzpatrick, Joe Fahy and Michael A. Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Residency and Fellowship Nov 12, 2007
The resident discusses each plan with the intern and also handles major patient issues if the intern needs assistance. Afterwards, the attending arrives and the team starts rounding. (Suite101.com)
Stanford Hospital gets $27.5 million gift Nov 10, 2007
In addition, the department will acquire systems that will allow the medical team to rapidly communicate on critical patient issues and make it possible to track patients as they progress through the Emergency Department. On an international scale, Stanford's state-of-the-art model can be a core resource for other emergency departments, the couple said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Piney Ridge director leaving for Delaware hospital Oct 20, 2007
But Dr. David Springer, who worked at the hospital from 1991 to 2000 and later won a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Social Services after alleging retaliation for speaking about patient issues, said the position needs more than an able administrator. The trouble is that the trend has been that administrators get involved in the final product, which is the provision of patient care, in ways that are often interfering, Springer said, adding that they should defer on the setting of... (Waynesille Daily Guide, MO)
Updated 3:22 P.M. Jul 27, 2007
It is the largest HMO in California and once again, Kaiser Permanente comes under fire for how it investigates patient issues. California's Department of Managed Healthcare levied a 3 million dollar fine against Kaiser for failing when it comes to patient complaints. (NBC 11, CA)
Having surgery? Here is an important wake-up call May 2, 2007
PATIENT ISSUES Having surgery. Here is an important wake-up call Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists role is much broader than managing pain. (Orlando Sentinel)
Lansdale woman begins Hike for Discovery Feb 22, 2007
"I have a woman who sends me e-mails every week encouraging me. She's someone I volunteer with at another group. She was my first donor. She gave me $25, and every week she sends me two sentences and it's phenomenal, 'I really admire you, keep going.'" Funds raised will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through "medical research, patient assistance programs, community outreach and education programs and advocacy for legislation addressing patient issues," according to the society's Web... (Doylestown Central Bucks Life, PA)
