Recently, there have been two cases of violent, deadly attacks committed in NYC by people known to have a significant history of mental illness accompanied by thoughts/acts of violence. The crimes were committed by Frank R. James and Simon Martial. Crimes like these often cause the public to question why people with a history of …
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As I read the headline, I thought, “What is the world coming to?” Robots performing nursing care? I once joked with colleagues that since hospitals seem so intent upon reducing the number of care providers- both nurses and nursing assistants- that perhaps they could start using kiosks for the patient admission process. At the time, …
Advice for Patients During Your Hospital Stay Ask LOTS of questions! It can be intimidating to ask your nurses and doctors questions when you can tell they are in a hurry, or when you feel like you have asked them the same thing before. However, patient education is a priority in healthcare. You have a …