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How Nurses Can Touch All Hearts to Make a Difference

The small things that we do for everybody can actually add up and create a huge effect.

All hearts have the potential to be touched by a nurse. As nurses, we carry the potential to affect many peoples’ lives on a daily basis. The small things that we do for everybody can actually add up and create a huge effect. We could just show up to work every day and mull through our tasks to make our paycheck and punch out at the end of the day. That is entirely possible, and quite a few people do it. I will admit that there have been days and weeks when I just was not into going to work. All I wanted was for the day to end so I could go home. When we show up to work with that mindset, we lose our ability to truly touch those that are hurting and suffering.

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4 Physician-Recommended Steps to Work- and Home-Life Balance

Physicians often strive for “work-life balance,” but how do you define it? Family physician Sara Taylor, MD, shares some tips.

from AMA Wire

Physicians often strive for “work-life balance,” but how do you define it? Getting the time you need may require a different approach. One physician and wellness expert recommends these four self-driven solutions to help you redefine balance and maintain a successful home and work life.

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Putting The Scalpel Down: When Should Physicians Retire?

When 23% of physicians are over 65, and there are physician shortages, what are the guidelines for when a doctor should retire?

from The American Council on Science and Health

When is it time to put the scalpel (or stethoscope) down? In an era of rising life expectancies and changing attitudes towards the when and if of retirement; when 23% of physicians are over 65, and there are physician shortages, are there guidelines for what a doctor can or should do? Much about the current state of the ‘aging’ physician is discussed in an article The Aging Physician and the Medical Profession A Review in JAMA Surgery by Dellinger, Pelligrini, and Gallagher.

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Certified PAs Enhance Hospice and Palliative Care

With the number of Certified PAs growing 44% in just six short years, this workforce can help meet the demand for medical providers in the area of palliative care.

from Psychiatric Times

Making end-of-life decisions is difficult, but something many will face. I am privileged to provide compassionate care to those confronting these decisions as they enter the unfamiliar territory of facing mortality. As the chief physician assistant (PA) in hospice and palliative medicine at Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz., I’m committed to treating those diagnosed with chronic progressive illnesses that have advanced and become more burdensome, without curative options. Most of my patients are male, typically aged 65 or older, and are part of a growing demographic that will rely on our expertise in the future.

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According to This Doctor, NPs Are Not the Cure for Rural Health Woes

““Apples and oranges” does not even come close to comparing the levels of knowledge and training between nurse practitioners and physicians,” says Dr. Sudhakar Madakasira.

from Clarion Ledger

Allowing nurse practitioners to practice without oversight of physicians could help address access to care shortages in Mississippi, particularly in rural areas. However, physicians, including those in the state of Mississippi and American Medical Association, say there is no substitute for the advanced education and training doctors receive.

What are your thoughts? Share them below.

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5 Researchers Share $500,000 Prize for Work on Gene Editing

The recipients of the annual Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research are being recognized for their contributions related to the development of the tool, called CRISPR-Cas9.

from Washington Post

The recipients of the annual Albany Medical Center Prize in Medicine and Biomedical Research were announced Tuesday. They are being recognized for their contributions related to the development of the tool, called CRISPR-Cas9.

The recipients are: Emmanuelle Charpentier of the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Germany; Jennifer Doudna, University of California, Berkeley; Luciano Marraffini, The Rockefeller University, New York City; Francisco J.M. Mojica, University of Alicante, Spain; Feng Zhang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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South Carolina Sues Oxycontin Maker Purdue over Opioid Marketing

The lawsuit by South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, filed in Richland County Court of Common Pleas in Columbia, accuses the company of the unfair and deceptive marketing of opioid painkillers.

from Reuters

South Carolina sued Purdue Pharma LP on Tuesday, becoming the latest state or local government to accuse the OxyContin maker of deceptive marketing practices that have contributed to a national opioid addiction epidemic.

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The Conceptualization of NDT-Based Handling Techniques for Infants: Two Perspectives

An in-depth look at the Neuro-Developmental Treatment/Bobath frame of practice applicable for infants with and/or at risk for cerebral palsy and related neuromotor disorders.

By Gerard J. DeMauro, PT, MSPT, C/NDT

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Gerard J. DeMauro, PT, BS/MS, C/NDT has been a physical therapist for nearly 40 years. He began as a physical therapy assistant with children with severe developmental disabilities while completing pre-requisite courses for admission to physical therapy school. He then attended and successfully completed a bachelor’s level physical therapy curriculum. He immediately began his clinical career working with children with cerebral palsy and related developmental challenges. He then successfully completed a work/study advanced master’s degree program with a specialization in developmental disabilities.

In addition to many staff and supervisory clinical positions, Mr. DeMauro has taught at a variety of colleges and universities, both as an adjunct and as a full-time assistant professor. He has published numerous articles and co-authored an article and book chapter. Gerard has been a frequent presenter at conferences and continuing education courses. He is currently maintaining an private clinical practice serving infants and young children with, or at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. Gerard is trained and certified in pediatric NDT, having completed an eight-week course. He has also taken a three-week advanced NDT course specifically on baby treatment. He is a former member of the NDTA Board of Directors and remains an active member of the NDTA.

Mr. DeMauro can be reached via email at gdemauro101@aol.com, if you have any questions or comments.

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Music Therapy Found to Be of Little Help

The finding comes as a blow to many people who promote the therapy as a way to help children with autism.

from Autism Eye

The researchers, based in Norway, came to their conclusion after studying 364 children with the condition. They randomly assigned half of the children to enhanced standard care for five months. This included intensive behaviour therapy, speech therapy, sensory motor therapy and medication. They assigned the other 182 children to enhanced standard care, plus improvisational music therapy.

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4 Things Nurses Should Never Say to Patients

When working as a nurse with long shifts and lots of patients, it is easy to forget what it’s like to be a patient.

from Kaplan

Believe it or not, simple words can truly affect a nursing patient’s experience in the hospital. You may have the best of intentions, but certain topics or comments can negatively affect a patient’s sense of confidentiality, personal beliefs, and emotions.

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