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Cristina Britez and the Many Faces of Obstetric Violence

Bill of Health

Obstetric violence can also be a consequence of discriminatory gender-stereotypes and a lack of relevant medical information — withheld by doctors and nurses — that impede pregnant persons from making decisions over their health and life during labor and postnatal care. In these cases, going into labor can be life-threatening.

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Three Ways AI, If Trusted, Can Transform the Healthcare Landscape

Healthcare IT Today

Even three years on, the World Health Organization found that 84% of countries were still experiencing some disruption. Automated chat responses can, for example, help patients get answers to simple medical questions without needing to wait for their doctor to respond, bringing benefits to people and their doctors.

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Roundup: New telehealth services launched in Hong Kong and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Supported by Y.Elites Association and the Hong Kong Youth Development Alliance, the service runs in two phases: the first round, which has been completed, delivered teleconsultations to low-income families, and the upcoming second round will cover senior people living alone and those living in nursing homes.

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Question: Is Exposure to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the Part of Nurses, Doctors, and Health Care Professionals, Covered as Employment-Related Injury For Workers Compensation (WC) Purposes?

The Health Law Firm

Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law. In answering the question posed in the title of this blog, first, it should be noted that the World Health Organization (WHO) classifies COVID-19 as an "occupational disease." Indest III, J.D., Click here to view the classification by the WHO on our website.

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Lessons from COVID-19 Pandemic and the Smart Facilities of Tomorrow

HIT Consultant

We have seen the incredible strain COVID-19 has put on our healthcare systems and providers including doctors, nurses, and administrators. Now we must be proactive in alleviating this strain for the sake of these providers and their patients if we intend to be ready for the next worldwide health crisis.

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Better Health Care Tests, Faster

Healthcare IT Today

Virax Biolabs uses data from the World Health Organization and others to develop tests quickly. Normally the doctor looks at a lot of clinical inputs, such as a blood culture, and evaluates the combined meaning of blood cell count, lactate levels, protein markers, and more—12 to 14 different variables.

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Why Generative AI in Healthcare Requires a Focus on Caregivers and Patients

Healthcare IT Today

But how do we ensure that generative AI truly supports doctors and nurses in providing better patient care, rather than adding even more complexity to their work? Earlier this year, the World Health Organization rightly called for caution – stressing the importance of safe, effective, and ethical use of generative AI.

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