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Legal Nurse Consulting Certification Article on the Four D’s of Malpractice

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Malpractices are difficult cases but they do have clear cut definitions.

The article, “WHAT ARE THE FOUR D’S OF MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE?” from the Germany Law Firm look closer at the obligations a healthcare provider owes to his or her patient.  The article states,

“The four D’s of medical negligence are essential to know when you want to file a medical malpractice claim in Mississippi, or anywhere else in the country. These are the parts of your malpractice lawsuit you will need to prove in your claim in court if your case goes to trial. They range from the damages and harm you suffered to the acts committed by your doctor that caused those damages. Ask a Jackson medical malpractice attorney for help if you have any questions about this.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Physicians and caregivers when they deviate from certain standards of care and when damage hence results, it is important to understand the law.  Legal Nurse Consultants help various firms in these cases.

Legal Nurses play a key role in malpractice cases. Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Certification

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Certification and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to nurses looking to become certified Legal Nurse Consultants.  Legal Nurse Consultants play a key role in this litigation process

ADHD Consulting Certification Article on Adult ADHD

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Not knowing if you have ADHD or not as an adult can be a big deal.  Many do not understand their behaviors and a diagnoses can lead to many corrections and coping aides for those behaviors.  Hence if you feel you may have ADHD or suspect it, then it is usually wise to meet with a counselor and see.  Those specialized in ADHD Consulting can also help one learn to better cope with the issues that accompany ADHD.

Adult ADHD can result in much disorganization. Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification

 

The article, “How Do I Know if I Have Adult A.D.H.D.?” by Christina Caron and the New York Times discusses somethings to consider regarding ADHD and if you may have it.  She states,

“When adults ignore tasks that require these skills, it can create chaos. Bills pile up; lateness at work can lead to being fired; health appointments are delayed or neglected; accidents happen. In educational and workplace settings, adults with untreated A.D.H.D. often feel unmotivated and tend to have poor planning and problem-solving skills when an obstacle emerges, said Russell A. Barkley, a clinical professor of psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and the author of “Taking Charge of Adult A.D.H.D.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s ADHD Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification in ADHD Consulting.

 

Grief Counseling Training Article on Helping the Depressed

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Depression is a difficult thing to deal and cope with.  Many individuals do not know how to help others through depression and usually end saying the wrong thing.  It is important to understand what depression is and how to help others through it.

Knowing what to say to someone who is depressed can be difficult. Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training

 

The article, “The One Phrase You Should Avoid Saying To Someone Living With Depression” by Kendall Keith reviews how one should discuss depression with the depressed.  The article states

“No matter how well-intentioned, people can offend those experiencing a depressive episode with insensitive or thoughtless advice. “Oftentimes, because of our own anxieties and distress, we go into ‘fix it’ mode when we know someone else is in distress, and we try to remove or eliminate what we see as the ‘problem,’” Abrams explains. “Because this becomes our focus and not our loved one’s needs right in that moment, we can really miss connecting emotionally with them and being present, which is often remarkably soothing.”

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Please also review AIHCP’s Grief Counseling Training and see if the program matches your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification

 

Meditation Instructor Program Article on Focus and Meditation

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Improving meditation is key to successful results.  Many meditate without many of its benefits due to poor technique.  Poor technique may be due to posture, breathing or focus.  It may also be due to when and where one meditates or how one successfully navigates distractions.  It is important for successful meditation results to properly follow meditative instructions as taught.  Many learn from meditation instructors or are continually guided in their progress until they are able to meditate without aid.

Meditation requires focus and practice of that focus. Please also review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program

 

Meditation should not be a chore or difficult but should be something that one finds relaxing and looks forward to.  If one is forcing meditation or not as passive as one needs to be, then one is not experiencing the true peace and calm meditation can provide.

The article, “4 ways to improve focus through meditation” from Koelsh Communities of the Seattle Times looks at ways to improve focus and meditation.  The article states,

“Meditation can help improve your focus by reducing stress, improving mental agility, and helping you feel calmly in control of your thoughts. Rather than struggling and getting agitated when your focus seems off, through meditation, you’ll learn to calmly redirect your mind and find peace within your body.”

To read the entire article, please click here

If you are experiencing difficulties with focus, please review our blog.  Also if you are looking to learn more about becoming a Meditation Instructor, then please review AIHCP’s Meditation Instructor Program.  The program is online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification as a Meditation Instructor.

Behavioral Health Certification Programs Article on Mental Health and Employees

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Employees biggest investment is in their employees.  Employees that are physically and mentally fit perform the best.  Employers hence have taken bigger interests in mental health.  Mental health was overlooked in the past but now it in regards to grief, anger and stress, it has become a big issue for corporations.

Monitoring the mental health of one’s employees is a wise business model. Please also review AIHCP’s Behavioral Health Certification Programs

 

The article, “Four Calls To Action To Support Employees’ Mental Health” by Sindhu Kutty looks closer at how employers can help employees better with issues of mental health.  The article states,

“Mental Health America’s 2021 “Mind the Workplace” report shows that burnout, lack of supervisory support, workplace stress and financial insecurity are prevalent across organizations in the U.S. Many organizations still believe that offering benefit programs through human resources (HR) to access mental health services is sufficient, but according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), eight in 10 people don’t seek treatment due to shame and stigma. More than access is needed to support your employees’ mental health.Z”

To read the entire article, please click here

With mental health such a big issue today it is critical for employers to invest in strategies and policies that promote mental health and help those in need cope with issues.

Please also review AIHCP’s Behavioral Health Certification programs in grief, anger, stress, spiritual, crisis and meditation disciplines.  The programs are online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a four year certification.  Those in clergy, social work, counseling and who possess other relevant four year degrees are welcome to enter the programs.

 

 

Healthcare Certifications Article on High Blood Pressure

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

High blood pressure is a silent killer.  It causes heart disease, heart attack and stroke.  It is the world’s leading killer and many do not even feel its presence until it is too late.  Heart health through better diet, exercise and blood screening for cholesterol are important steps in fighting back against high blood pressure.  One needs to become involved in one’s health and take an active part in preserving one’s health.

To stop high blood pressure, people must become more heart conscious. Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Certifications

 

The article, “Taming the world’s leading killer: high blood pressure” by Dr Tom Freiden looks closer at high blood pressure and the problems it poses and how one can fight back.  He states,

“High blood pressure is the world’s leading killer — and will kill more people, including more young people, than Covid-19 (and, in usual years, more than all other infectious diseases combined). High blood pressure can be prevented, mostly by reducing dietary sodium, and is effectively treated with safe, low-cost medications.”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Certifications for Healthcare Professionals.  AIHCP offers a wide variety of programs ranging from nursing certifications to be various behavioral health programs for qualified professionals.  The programs are online and independent study and lead to a four year certification.  Please review the programs ands see if they match your academic and professional goals.

Healthcare Certification Programs Article on Vaccine and Second Doses Against Covid

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Second does with Moderna and Phizer are extremely important in reducing the chance of contracting or spreading COVID 19.  The first dose merely primes the immune system and gives only foundation resistance to the virus.  The second dose gives most over 90 percent resistance and gives individuals the freedom to be inside or outside without a mask.  So far in clinical studies, efficacy is at 6 months and potentially more as more case studies reveal how effective the the vaccine is.

Vaccinations are important. Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Certification Program

 

It is important as Americans to receive the vaccinations, ignore the foolish rhetoric and help the world heal from this great pandemiC

 

The article, “Your Second Vaccine Dose Is Key Against COVID-19 Variants” from Healthline takes a closer look at the importance of the second dose of the vaccine.  It states,

“The PHE study analyzed data for all age groups and several ethnicities from April 5, and included a little over 1,000 people confirmed to have an infection with this variant using genomic sequencing.  Importantly, both vaccines were only about 33 percent effective against symptomatic disease from B.1.617.2 and only 50 percent effective against the more common variant first detected in the United Kingdom (B.1.1.7) after a single dose.  However, after two doses, researchers found that the Pfizer vaccine was 88 percent effective against symptomatic disease from the B.1.617.2 variant, and 93 percent effective against the B.1.1.7 variant. These percentages were recorded 2 weeks after the second dose.”

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Whether boosters or new vaccines will be needed are up to us as a society.  Do we listen to dangerous rhetoric or follow science?  If we do not, the virus will continue to mutate and potentially evolve into new variants that are resistant to the vaccine.  It is important to become vaccinated and stop Covid19.

Please also review AIHCP’s Healthcare Certification Programs for nurses.  The programs are online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking four year certifications in various areas of health care and mental health.

Pushing The Limits Of Visual Impairment: How Professionals Are Building A Career In The Medical Field

Posted on by Joseph Gerard

Doctor holding a clipboardWritten by Lucy Peters

Up until the 1950s, living with a disability was considered incompatible with continued medical practice. Yet nearly 50% of Americans with visual impairments are still not in the labor force today, according to the Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness. But with major advancements in medical technology, patient care has reached a point where physicians can now consult a patient and prescribe medications online, without the need for physical interaction. As a result, this helps professionals gain the advantage of erasing the stigma of individuals with visual disabilities and build their careers.

Physicians With Visual Impairment 

There have been cases of doctors having a visual impairment and still managing to achieve their dreams of becoming certified physicians. One example is David Hartman, who was diagnosed with retinal detachment and glaucoma in childhood. Through perseverance, he graduated from medical school and became a board-certified psychiatrist. His work on the addiction recovery field was rewarded in 2019 at the National Conference on Addiction Disorders. Although he faced numerous difficulties in building his career, he developed certain programs for patients as the chief of adult outpatient psychiatry in Carillon Clinic in Virginia. His work has inspired movies and literature that proves that blindness and other disabilities cannot stop someone from building a promising career.

Different Paths In The Medical Field

There are numerous programs and specializations that can be accessed by individuals with visual impairment. If one decides to pursue a career in medicine, specializations in psychiatry and psychology are the most suitable due to a reliance on speech and understanding rather than a keen eye for physical symptoms and immediate action in emergencies. This is heavily advantageous for the physician, as the patient is not made aware of the disabilities they may have, prompting them to return and not be worried to seek counsel.

Understanding The Potential Risks

These are trying times for those with blindness or visual impairment who have frequently relied on the sense of touch. With the recent coronavirus compromising the sense of mobility and independence for many, those living with blindness are at a higher risk of infection. Healthcare employees must follow extra safety measures to protect against diseases, such as keeping your body and daily eye care items sanitized at all times.

Perseverance Is Key

Each step will be difficult when it comes to achieving your goals and dealing with visual impairment. But this shouldn’t discourage anyone from building a promising medical career. Having a stable support system and a workplace that is strictly against discrimination is also important in defining one’s career, as there will always be challenges for those living with a disability.

Vision loss can be extremely frustrating to come to terms with, but it does not make a person incapable of doing the same things as their non-visually impaired peers. Having a successful medical career while living with a visual impairment is always possible when you have the proper mindset to overcome any obstacles along the way.

 

 

 

Please also review AIHCP’s Health Care Life Coaching Program and see if it matches your academic and professional goals.  The program in online and independent study and open to qualified professionals seeking a Health Care Life Coaching Program

 

Substance Abuse Counseling Training Program Article on Causes of Addiction

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

Did you ever wonder why one person can drink and even binge drink during their college years and never emerge addicted , while another person may become addicted to alcohol his or her whole life?  It is a multi faceted issue that does not have just one answer but multiple issues that can come together and form the scary picture of addiction.

Many factors can lead one to addiction. Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Training Program and see if it matches your professional and academic requirements

 

The article, “Why do some people become addicted to drugs while others do not?”  by Pam Rush takes a closer look at the biological, personal, and environmental issues that can lead to addiction. She states,

“No single factor can predict whether a person will become addicted to drugs. A combination of genetic, environmental, and developmental factors influences risk for addiction. The more risk factors a person has, the greater the chance that taking drugs can lead to addiction. Environmental, genetic, and developmental factors may include:”

To read the entire article, please click here

Please also review AIHCP’s Substance Abuse Counseling Training Program to see if it meets your academic and professional goals.  The program is online and open to qualified professionals seeking certification in Substance Abuse and Addiction counseling.

 

Legal Nurse Consulting Certification Article on Doctor Client Confidentiality

Posted on by Dominick Flarey

The confidentiality between a doctor and patient is on par with that of a attorney or client, or priest and spiritual dependent.  It is critical that there is no breach in this confidentiality.  Like other bonds, there are serious complications and consequences when this confidentiality is betrayed.

Doctor Patient Confidentiality is a fundamental block of THE patient doctor agreement. Please also review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Certification

 

The article, “What Is A Breach Of Doctor-Patient Confidentiality?” by Paul Tolzman  takes a closer look at this.  He states,

If someone has a health issue that requires medical attention, or is simply going in for their annual check-up, anything they discuss with their physician is kept between them and the health care provider. The physician is legally required to uphold a doctor-patient confidentiality agreement, which is based on the concept that a patient should never be concerned about seeking medical treatment for fear that private medical information will be disclosed to others. ”

The article goes on to state, malpractice and other suites can follow when a breach occurs.  To read the entire article, please click here

It is important for healthcare professionals to protect sensitive medical information regarding their clients.  When this is not done, legal action usually follows.  If you would like to learn more about Legal Nurse Consulting or would like to become certified as a Legal Nurse, then please review AIHCP’s Legal Nurse Consulting Certification and see if it meets your academic and professional goals in the field of medical law.