Nurses face alarming rates of violence at work. These attacks too often go unreported, and they are fueling burnout and rampant turnover across the profession.
For decades, many U.S. immigrants have received subpar health care, and asking about immigration status can make those disparities worse.
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Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers and Bonnie and Clyde are other criminals who captivated observers because of their intriguing personal stories – and the violent nature of their crimes.
The killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive has prompted a closer look at the health insurance industry.
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It is important for intending migrants to be aware of the realities in the destination countries to avoid post-migration disappointments.
Medicare Advantage was supposed to find efficiencies, but instead is costing taxpayers an extra $83 billion a year.
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Grace McCormack, University of Southern California and Erin Duffy, University of Southern California
Rather than finding efficiencies and saving money all around, the private companies that administer the Medicare Advantage option to Medicare are profiting at seniors’ – and taxpayers’ – expense.
It’s too soon to safely use GenAI in regular clinical practice.
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Multi-patient rooms are the status quo for hospitals in New Zealand. But this breaches best practice for healthcare and infection control protocols, as well as the rights of vulnerable patients.
Kenyan doctors demonstrate outside the health ministry to demand better conditions in April 2024.
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The term ‘obstetric violence’ is already widely used by the EU, the UN and countless health professionals, but some health professionals continue to push back against it.
Refugees arriving in Canada deserve good health care; in fact, the better health care they have, the better chance they have of contributing to the economy.
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Research shows that health care plus opportunities create the best environment for refugee success in Canada. Not only does that benefit refugees, but society as a whole.
High-quality care during childbirth is critical for preventing maternal and newborn deaths.
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Julia Brown, University of California, San Francisco
In the absence of clear-cut regulation, who should decide on where and how a technology that could change the course of human health should be applied?
Kyle Eggleton, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
While telehealth doctor appointments can increase the accessibility of health care, online medicine misses a key element to improve health outcomes in rural communities: continuity of care.
Staff shortages, under-funding and burnout are among the reasons GPs are turning away new clients. The primary healthcare sector needs more money – and maybe a new model for treating patients.