...had first heard of the wealth made from becoming a Physician's assistant from a documentary on the career through Vice News. The reporters had gone into great detail on...
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...Ethics Case Study Kathy Conway HCS/335 January 0, 2012 James Dockins Ethics Case Study The role of the office medical assistant varies greatly from not only state to state but from office to office as well. Most states however do require some type of formal training and there are different levels of what the assistant is allowed to do depending on the levels of education and certifications. Medical assistants are not the same as physician assistants and so the medical assistant requires a physician to be present when treating a patient. The role of most medical assistants is more of an administrative nature, they work alongside the physician and other staff member doing what is necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the practice (London, 2011). There are many things an office assistant can do to assist in the daily operations of a physician’s practice besides answering a telephone. They may help obtain the patients health histories, the reason for that day’s visit, and the taking of vital signs. They are allowed to do so because the physician is right there in the office and not outside the building (London, 2011). Jerry McCall Jerry McCall has a big dilemma because he is the only one in the office at the time a call comes into the office for a last minute refill of a prescription. The dilemma is that the patient needs a prescription of Valium refilled before he heads to the airport and only has a very...
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...Candler V.Persaud Case Study Candler v. Persaud Case Study In order for physicians to get clinical surgery privileges to perform certain procedures in the realm of their practices, they have to obtain adequate abilities and experiences. There must be a combination of knowledge in theory and experience earned during practical situations. Without a clear confirmation of such combination of theory and practical knowledge, physicians are not in a safe position to perform any procedures. In the hospital setting, physicians must receive the clinical surgery privileges from hospital to perform any procedure there. It is incumbent to hospital to make sure all due diligence is followed by the physician. The hospital must check and cross check the qualifications of the physician. The hospital must take this responsibility seriously to ensure once physicians granted the privileges to perform their duty on the premises of the facility. Having all that taking care of, then the hospital will trust the qualifications of the physician and issued the clinical privileges to perform procedures. Granting these privileges can cause the hospital to later deal with competency challenges. Credentialing Issues in the Case All surgeons are licensed professionals in the medical field who have accomplished their educational requirements, practical trainings, and have successfully met all the criteria of a governing body before granting the privileges and the right to practice medicine in...
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...Term Paper Case Study: Barbara Norris, Leading Change in the General Surgery Unit Term Paper Case Study Hodges University HAS 3129 Professor Mary MacLaughlin 12/10/15 Table of Contents Introduction to the Case Study…………………………………………………………………………………………..1 Statement of the Problems………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Generating Alternatives and Analyzing the Data……………………………………………………………….2 Selecting Decision Criteria…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Analyzing and Evaluating Alternatives and Action………………………………………………………………4 Recommendations and Implementation Plan…………………………………………………………………….6 Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10 Term Paper Case Study Barbara Norris: Leading Change in the General Surgery Unit Introduction to the Case Study Healthcare is defined as the maintenance and improvement of physical and mental health, especially through the provision of medical services (healthcare.gov). Most healthcare organizations have a mission statement that reads something like this: Our mission is to provide extraordinary care, where the patient comes first, supported by world class education and research. The job of Nurse Manager within such an organization is to help patients by managing the nurses who care for them. This includes fostering a work place where nurses respect each other and feel valued while providing quality care to patients and their families. “A nurse...
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...health care system. A system that will meet the changing and challenging demands that will be realized with the implementation of the ACA. By virtue of their regular, close proximity to patients and their scientific understanding of care processes across the continuum of care, nurses have a considerable opportunity to act as full partners with other health professionals and to lead in the improvement and redesign of the health care system and its practice environment (Committee on the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Initiative on the Future of Nursing, at the Institute of Medicine [RWJF], 2010, Chapter 1-2). Because nurses have such a close, direct, and trusted effect on patient care, it stands to reason the IOM would produce such a study. Nurses already posses’ skills and attributes that make them a valuable partner during the transition to the ACA. Traditional skills such as management and coordination of care, education of patients, public health...
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...Senior Project Kristi Hund March 1, 2011 Abstract The United States is experiencing a substantial shortage of physicians, which is creating a severe supply and demand problem in America. Citizens living in rural areas should receive the same quality of care as those living in urban settings. Substantial differences exist in quality and access to health care for persons living in rural America. The shortage of physicians in rural America calls for immediate attention and change, as the inadequate supply of physicians is affecting the quality of patient care. The life expectancy of persons living in rural America is actually declining due to treatable conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. These illnesses could be managed with proper medical treatment. This paper addresses these issues and recommends two solutions. Healthcare is in crisis in many countries, not least of which is the United States. We hear on the news how health care providers are unable to provide medical care to an increasing number of chronically ill and the aging population. There are a number of systemic failures, none is more difficult to correct than the basic lack of human resources. There are simply not enough physicians to service the needs of the population. The problem is intensified in rural areas, where specialized physicians may not be found within several hundred miles. The healthcare system needs a way to do more with less and stretch...
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...Abstract The ethics paper that will be conferred today will explain in detail the various situations that most medical employees deal with on a daily basis. The case study will go over in a detail what a medical Doctor, staff members that work for the Doctor or the patients should do in any health care associated situation. Nowadays, providing patients with excellent patient care has become more pertinent to the lives of the patient’s especially if they are dealing with a specific sickness or disease that cannot be treated. The need for a patient to receive medical treatment can be very cost effective, and the insurance companies have made it very challenging for a patient to obtain medical insurance so that they are able to attain the proper care for their sickness. Ethics Case Study Today, most individuals are advised by private direction to be in agreement with performing illegal medical practice actions. However, if they are new to situations like this they will not be aware that making such decisions can lead to ethical and legal issues. In the case of Jerry McCall it gives an excellent explanation of how the health care departments have been modified today. Does Jerry’s medical training qualify him to issue the refill Order? Why or Why not? Jerry is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and has also had training in Medical Assisting (MA) as well, however even though he is a licensed nurse, he is not qualified to write prescriptions for patients’ medications regardless...
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...Primary Care Practices: Their Nature and Importance for the Future of Healthcare Bryan White MGMT 5530 Physician Practice Management November 2015 Abstract The practice of medicine has seen a lot of changes in the last century. In the 1960s, more change was happening than the Cultural Revolution in the United States. Specialized medicine was starting to take shape, altering the size and scope of general practice. From this, there have been unintended consequences to how primary care is practiced. While congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 to reform healthcare, it was more concerned about tackling health insurance and did little to address the issues facing primary care. This piece is designed to give the reader a look into how the general practice of health care has changed over time, the challenges it still faces, and the resources that could provide the solutions. Main Composition Throughout history, mankind has made leaps and bounds to advance the practice of medicine. Many of these improvements have happened within the last century. When it comes to the practice of generalized medicine, these advances have altered its shape size, scope, and structure. In the United States, there have been some consequences to these changes in primary care that, if the right adjustments or corrections are not made, could be detrimental to healthcare delivery. General Medicine in the Past It would be best to begin with just how the general...
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...1 Introduction to Clinical Applications Objectives In this chapter we will study • various approaches to the study of disease; • the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; • common causes of disease; • the distinction between signs and symptoms of disease; • terms used to describe the time course of a disease; and • common abbreviations for medical specialists and specialties. Homeostasis and Disease The body’s tendency to maintain internal stability is called homeostasis. Examples include the body’s relatively stable temperature, blood glucose concentration, hormone levels, acid-base balance, and electrolyte balance. When physiological variables deviate too much from their set point, the body activates negative feedback loops that tend to restore stability and maintain health. In some cases, such as the stoppage of bleeding, positive feedback loops are activated to bring about rapid change. If the attempt to regain homeostasis fails, disease results. There is a strong emphasis in medicine today on promoting wellness through prevention. However, this manual focuses on what happens when prevention fails, homeostasis is disrupted, and disease occurs. The Study of Disease Disease (illness) is any deviation from normal that interferes with correct, life-sustaining bodily function. Literally, the word means dis-ease, the opposite of ease (comfort and normal function). Disease may have underlying structural foundations, such as a broken bone, and its...
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...0 3 0 Electronic Health Records in the Physician Office CHAPTER OUTLINE Patient Flow in the Physician Practice Step 1. Pre-Visit: Appointment Scheduling and Information Collection Step 2. Patient Check-in and Payment Collection Step 3. Rooming and Measuring Vital Signs Patient Examination and Documentation Step 4. Patient Checkout Step 5. Post-Visit: Coding and Billing Post-Visit: Reviewing Test Results Coding and Reimbursement in Electronic Health Records Computer-Assisted Coding Clinical Tools in the Electronic Health Record Decision-Support Tools Tracking and Monitoring Patient Care Screening for Illness or Disease Identifying at-Risk Patients Managing Patients with Chronic Diseases Improving the Quality and Safety of Patient Care with Evidence-Based Guidelines E-Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Keeping Current with Electronic Drug Databases Increasing Prescription Safety Saving Time and Money LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing this chapter, you will be able to define key terms and: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. List the five steps of the office visit workflow in a physician office. Discuss the advantages of pre-visit scheduling and information collection for patients and office staff. Describe the process of electronic check-in. Explain how electronic health records make documenting patient exams more efficient. Explain what occurs during patient checkout. Explain what two events take place during the post-visit step of the visit workflow. Describe the advantages of computer-assisted...
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...0 3 0 Electronic Health Records in the Physician Office CHAPTER OUTLINE Patient Flow in the Physician Practice Step 1. Pre-Visit: Appointment Scheduling and Information Collection Step 2. Patient Check-in and Payment Collection Step 3. Rooming and Measuring Vital Signs Patient Examination and Documentation Step 4. Patient Checkout Step 5. Post-Visit: Coding and Billing Post-Visit: Reviewing Test Results Coding and Reimbursement in Electronic Health Records Computer-Assisted Coding Clinical Tools in the Electronic Health Record Decision-Support Tools Tracking and Monitoring Patient Care Screening for Illness or Disease Identifying at-Risk Patients Managing Patients with Chronic Diseases Improving the Quality and Safety of Patient Care with Evidence-Based Guidelines E-Prescribing and Electronic Health Records Keeping Current with Electronic Drug Databases Increasing Prescription Safety Saving Time and Money LEARNING OUTCOMES After completing this chapter, you will be able to define key terms and: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. List the five steps of the office visit workflow in a physician office. Discuss the advantages of pre-visit scheduling and information collection for patients and office staff. Describe the process of electronic check-in. Explain how electronic health records make documenting patient exams more efficient. Explain what occurs during patient checkout. Explain what two events take place during the post-visit step of the...
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...Organization Case Study Paper for United Health Group MaryAnn Dennis Grand Canyon University: NRS-451V Instructor- Kathy Skromme October 5th, 2014 Case Study for United Healthcare Organization Availabilities of selected several health care plans exist that people can benefit from in order to meet their budget, preferences and personal needs. It becomes obvious that the health care system plan remains difficult, not consistent and often expensive. In maintaining and improving the health care business, the organization involved will consistently be innovating and evolving in meeting demands of people concerned. In this writing, the United Health care group case study is been discussed, including what it entails, their management resource as well as their network, their nursing view and their ways of satisfying their individuals in care. Explaining United Healthcare United Health Group is the largest profit carrier among other organization in the United States of America, and has it’s headquarter in Minnetonka in Minnesota. It remains a more diverse company and was founded in 1977. It remains number 17 among the top 500 companies in the U.S.A, as Fortune magazine explained. Total workforce of the United Health Group approximated to be 150,000 in 50 states of America as well as 20 other countries. They served eighty five million people in the whole universe (UnitedHealth Group, 2013). United health Group provide wide spectrum and vast health services including equipment...
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...ram4577X_ch03.qxd 4/16/04 11:50 Page 37 Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Practice, Including HIPAA AREAS OF COMPETENCE 2003 Role Delineation Study CLINICAL Fundamental Principles ɀ Apply principles of aseptic technique and infection control ɀ Comply with quality assurance practices Patient Care ɀ Coordinate patient care information with other health-care providers GENERAL Legal Concepts ɀ Perform within legal and ethical boundaries ɀ Prepare and maintain medical records ɀ Document accurately ɀ Follow employer’s established policies dealing with the health-care contract ɀ Implement and maintain federal and state health-care legislation and regulations ɀ Comply with established risk management and safety procedures ɀ Recognize professional credentialing criteria CHAPTER OUTLINE ɀ ɀ ɀ ɀ Medical Law and Ethics OSHA Regulations Quality Control and Assurance Code of Ethics ɀ HIPAA ɀ Confidentiality Issues and Mandatory Disclosure OBJECTIVES After completing Chapter 3, you will be able to: 3.1 Define ethics, bioethics, and law. 3.2 Discuss the measures a medical practice must take to avoid malpractice claims. 3.3 Describe OSHA requirements for a medical office. KEY TERMS abandonment agent arbitration assault authorization battery bioethics breach of contract civil law contract crime criminal law defamation disclosure durable power of attorney electronic transaction record ethics expressed contract felony fraud ...
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...the manner, circumstances, and timing of their death and dying.” (Cassle and Meier, 1990) The patient’s specific illnesses, the treatment that has already been endured, and the projected outcome of the disease should also be looked at when asking if assisted euthanasia/suicide should be morally and legally accepted by society. Although there are many religious and political points of view on assisted euthanasia, the patient’s individual circumstances and own personal wants or beliefs should be the strongest argument heard. Terminology Before a valid argument can be presented, an understanding of the terminology must be understood. There are a few differences in the types of euthanasia and how involved the physician or medical personnel must be. Physician assisted suicide can be defined as the suicide of a patient facilitated by the means of drug...
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...benefits. 1.3 Identify the key steps in the medical billing cycle. 1.4 Discuss the impact of electronic health records on clinical and billing workflow. 1.5 Evaluate the importance of professional certification and of medical liability insurance for career advancement. S te p4 Medical Billing Cycle Prepare and transmit claims 1 accounts payable (AP) accounts receivable (AR) benefits cash flow certification coding coinsurance copayment covered services deductible diagnosis documentation electronic claim (e-claim) electronic health record (EHR) fee-for-service health care claim health information technology (HIT) health plan indemnity plan managed care managed care organization (MCO) medical assistant medical billing cycle medical documentation and billing cycle medical insurance medically necessary noncovered (excluded) services out-of-pocket PM/EHR policyholder practice management program (PMP) preauthorization...
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