The Impact of Social Media on Healthcare: Navigating Misinformation and Leveraging Opportunities
Social media has become an integral part of modern life, significantly influencing how people access, share, and interpret health information. For healthcare providers, understanding the impact of social media on healthcare is crucial for addressi…
Figuring Out the Yay or Nay to a New Career Opportunity
The Role of Mentorship in Career Decisions
Maybe you formally view yourself as a mentor or maybe you don’t, but at some point, just about all of us unwittingly play that role in our careers.
The Request for Guidance
Let’s say, for example, a nu…
The Impact of Aging Population on Healthcare Services
The global population is aging rapidly, presenting both challenges and opportunities for healthcare systems worldwide. As people live longer, the demand for healthcare services is increasing, necessitating adaptations in care delivery, resource al…
Educating APPS in Pain Management – A Needs Assessment
Education for APPs Healthcare Clinicians
There is well-documented evidence of the need for increased pain management education for physicians (Shipton, et al., 2018; Tran, et al., 2018). The Institute of Medicine (Institute of Medicine, 2011) and…
The Role of Social Determinants in Health Outcomes
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These factors significantly impact health outcomes and contribute to health disparities within communities. Understanding the role of soci…
What is Happening with the Sunscreen Dilemma?
In 2019, the last time I spoke for Skin, Bones, Hearts and Private Parts, I blogged about the sunscreen dilemma. The dilemma was perpetuated by two studies: one which looked at the effectiveness of an SPF above 30 while the second study looked a…
The Impact of Social Workers on Patient Outcomes in Healthcare Facilities
Social workers wear a lot of hats. While their primary responsibility is to help people in need this obligation can take many forms. We think often of social workers in the context of family life. Kids. Children struggling with something at school…
The Benefits of Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare
Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare refers to the cooperative practice of professionals from various disciplines working together to provide comprehensive patient care. This approach is becoming increasingly important in today’s complex …
The Convergence of Physical and Mental Healthcare: New Integrated Roles
The convergence of physical and mental healthcare is reshaping the healthcare landscape, emphasizing the importance of treating the whole person rather than just individual symptoms. This integrated approach is creating new roles and opportunities…
Understanding the Importance of Cultural Competence in Healthcare
Cultural competence in healthcare refers to the ability of providers to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. As the population becomes increasingly diverse, the importance of cultu…