How to Respond to Patients Who Decline Recommended Treatment
As a Hospice nurse, one of the most common questions that I get is, “How do you deal with people who refuse treatments that can cure them?” Ethically, we know that patients have rights to make their own choices, but we end up in a dilemma when it goes against our instincts. Our fears kick in and we scramble to find a way to convince or even force our patients to do what we see as the “right” thing. But is our “right” their “wrong?”
Read moreTips to Improve Well-Being for Healthcare Providers During the Pandemic
The ongoing pandemic has taken quite a toll beyond just physically. Mental exhaustion, burnout, and fatigue are only a few of the problems facing those working on the frontlines in the healthcare field. Here are 6 wellbeing tips to help remedy the problems faced by all those in the field.
Read moreMoonlighting for Residents
On top of the busy schedules residents tote, many also opt to “moonlight” for extra money. Managing a second job can be difficult when the first is already so strenuous, but this article hopes to shed some light on the how and why that resident physicians can moonlight.
Read moreWhat to look for when considering a new job – the basics and beyond
Whether it’s your first job fresh out of school or switching careers 30 years in, it is important to ensure that you land where you want to be. Finding the right fit with a company is just as important as finding the right fit with the work itself. It is important to prioritize what you want from your career, so you don’t end up taking a great job in a terrible company.
Read moreWhen Personal Ethics and Work Assignments Conflict
At some point in your career, you may reach an impasse where your personal ethics and work assignments are not in alignment. Take it from us, it can be difficult to navigate the best decision in this case. You want to keep your job, and your integrity as well.
Read morePlanning for Employment After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Many initially assumed that the healthcare field would be unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and many were wrong. Navigating the job market post-coronavirus may seem distant, but it is important to stay sharp and vigilant on your career path.
Read moreEmerging Medical Technologies That Will Improve Healthcare
Emerging and advancing medical technologies reached new heights in 2020 and show no signs of stopping marching into 2021. The COVID crisis has led to many innovations and advancements, and it seems this trend isn’t over yet.
Read moreHealthcare Provider Survival Tools for 2021
Many reading this may find themselves with rounded shoulders and aching backs from long days seated, staring at screens. Don’t become a physical casualty. Reward your persistence, for you deserve self-care every single day. Consider the following tools as options for your survival as 2021 unfolds.
Read more3 ideas that saved me from 2020
These three mental frameworks saved me from what could have been the worst year of my life. What you most want to be found can be found where you least want to look. Do not let what you are stop you from what you could be. It is so, it cannot be otherwise.
Read moreHealthcare in 2020 – A Physician Perspective
2020 has brought innumerable challenges to the healthcare field; burnout, telemedicine, differing opinions on controversial topics, and beyond. Here is one retrospective perspective from a physician on the matter.
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