Archive for the ‘Dermatology’ Category
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
A retrospective analysis conducted by clinicians at Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) found that a protocol of care using a standardized algorithm with advanced products reduced the prevalence of pressure ulcers by 90 percent, according to data presented this week at the 41st Annual Conference of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Telephone triage is an important piece of any medical practice, including dermatology. Risk is involved with these calls, as sometimes patients don't provide enough information or the person answering calls is unqualified. Telephone triage in a dermatology practice involves these same risks; however, it is unlike other specialty practices. Dermatology is a visual specialty, and diagnosing a lesion over the phone is next to impossible.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Date: September 25-27, 2009 Location: Marriott Wardham Park Hotel, Washington, DC Dermatology nurses, from novice to expert, will gather for the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI) 1st Annual Congress, September 25-27, 2009, in Washington, DC.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Telephone triage is an important piece of any medical practice, including dermatology. Risk is involved with these calls, as sometimes patients don't provide enough information or the person answering calls is unqualified. Telephone triage in a dermatology practice involves these same risks; however, it is unlike other specialty practices. Dermatology is a visual specialty, and diagnosing a lesion over the phone is next to impossible.
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Date: September 25-27, 2009 Location: Marriott Wardham Park Hotel, Washington, DC Dermatology nurses, from novice to expert, will gather for the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI) 1st Annual Congress, September 25-27, 2009, in Washington, DC.
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