“Drones dropping defibrillators from the sky, wearable watches that improve CPR, and telehealth services bringing medical expertise to any location in the world are just a few innovations seeking to improve medical outcomes in hard-to-reach areas.
The COVID-19 pandemic had many negatives that irrevocably changed society; however, the crisis highlighted gaps in the healthcare industry now being addressed. One of these notable gaps was the lack of accessibility to healthcare services in rural areas. Lack of transportation combined with long proximity away from medical centers are some of the major hurdles residents in small towns must overcome to receive medical treatment.
Technologies such as telehealth quickly adopted in the crisis situation of lockdowns have become healthcare models that are here to stay.
Another development is the ability for rural community hospitals to partner with larger hospitals for services such as e-ICU. For example, the smaller hospital could pay a larger hospital to help cover their ICU night shift and when a patient arrives the local nurses administer tests and aid while a doctor at a larger hospital provides expertise and diagnosis virtually through a screen. The e-ICU allows patients’ records and tests to be stored and then accessed remotely by doctors in other areas.”
To read the full article regarding more technological improvements, click the link below:
By Sloane M. Perron
Mindfulness meditation practices can reduce burnout, increase compassion among physicians. Mindfulness-based interventions may ease burnout, increase compassion and improve the patient-physician relationship, according to a presentation at Healing Healthcare: A Global Mindfulness Summit.
During their presentation, Diane Reibel, PhD, the co-founder of the Stress Reduction Program at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health at Thomas Jefferson University, and Aleezé Sattar Moss, PhD, the associate director of the Jefferson Center for Mindfulness within the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, led two guided meditation practices that clinicians can adopt to build resilience and reduce stress and burnout. The three axioms of mindfulness are intention, attention and attitude, Reibel and Moss said. The intention is to be present; attention is placed on what is actually arising in the moment; and attitude should be nonjudgmental and one of curiosity, open to experiences and kindness, according to Reibel.
Overall, the interventions are fewer than 10 minutes each in duration. Clinicians can practice mindfulness anywhere, at any time and length, Reibel said.”
To read the full article: https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20220215/mindfulness-meditation-practices-can-reduce-burnout-increase-compassion-among-physicians
Written by: Maria Marabito
“It is a tough time to be a doctor. With the stresses of the pandemic, the continued unfettered rise of insurance company BS, and so many medical groups being bought up that we often don’t even know who makes the decisions, the patient can sometimes be hidden in the equation.”
To read in detail Dr. Douglas S. Paauw’s article, click below:
L. Allen Dobson Jr., MD, FAAFP, is a family physician and Editor-in-Chief of Medical Economics® who wrote the article below titled, “My Hopes for 2022”.
“I am hopeful that all our trusted physicians and other health care clinicians will rediscover their voice and connection to their patients. We have been sidelined too long and need to be the voice of truth and reason on subjects of health.
I am hopeful that we will begin to address our country’s mental health needs and recognize that mental health services are indeed key primary care services and belongs integrated in our primary care system.
I am hopeful that we will evaluate any improvements in outcomes that are promised by value- based contracting and will strive to simplify and standardize the rules and metrics of value-based care. And while we’re at it, let’s look at the impact of consolidation and venture capital on our health care system.
Finally, am I hopeful or just wishful? I am hopeful because I see in our new residents and young graduates a passion for service, energy and professionalism that will rise above the politics and business of medicine that often get in the way of true change. Here’s to 2022 being the year that we begin to make significant strides in improving the US health care system.”
To check out the full article on Medical Economics click the link below:
Specialty: Surgery, Hospitalist
Home State: Michigan
Practicing Locum Tenens Since 2020
Getting to Know Dianna:
Why did you first pursue locum tenens work?
Locum Tenens allows for an amenable work-life balance. Working seven on/ seven off mitigates burnout and allows for quality time with my family. Additionally, this schedule promotes continuity of care as my hospital patients have the same provider for a week’s span. This is satisfying to be present as my patients improve as well as to be in tune if they start to decline – I can react faster; this leads to improved outcomes.
Describe the most unique assignment you’ve worked.
As a provider that embraces holistic care of my patients, I found my most unique assignment involved working at two different sites in the same month – as a Neurovascular Surgery NP & as a Hospitalist. With the duplicity of roles, I was able to bring additional knowledge for treating stroke patients as a Hospitalist and treating Covid-19 and co-morbidities in stroke patients. As with most assignments, I bring forward additional knowledge gained as I advance in my career
What medical advancements would you like to see in the next 5 years?
We continue to move forward with communication-related to our patients’ medical histories. I would like to see this continue and advance to where patients’ medical histories in their entirety are available to the practitioner in real-time. Additionally, I would like to see the ACNP role continue to evolve to continue to work in conjunction with the ever-expanding role of the Physician promoting enhanced teamwork in all senses of the word!
Client feedback: Dianna is a breath of fresh air. Her patient care and bedside manner are excellent. We are grateful to have Dianna assist our department as a locum tenens provider.
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