Healthcare Case Management Program Article on ER Costs

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Emergency room visits can be necessary but also costly financially.  This article looks at the cost incurred by average Americans at the ER but also many of the issues Americans face against insurance companies who refuse to pay for the care

The article, As an Insurer Resists Paying for ‘Avoidable’ E.R. Visits, Patients and Doctors Push Back, by Reed Abelson, Margot Sanger-Katz and Julie Creswell, looks at some of these issues and also connects you to other resources to help understand the nature of the ER. It states

“Anthem denied thousands of claims last year under its “avoidable E.R. program,” according to a sample of emergency room bills analyzed by the American College of Emergency Physicians. The program, which Anthem has been rolling out in a handful of states in recent years, reviews claims based on the final diagnosis of patients.”

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Legal Nurse Consulting Program Article on Informed Consent

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Good article for Legal Nurse Consultants on informed consent for legal nurse consultants and those interested in legal matters in healthcare.  Please continue to view our blog for other content related to legal nurse consulting

The article, Informed consent 1: legal basis and implications for practice, Source; Nursing Times, states

“The law on informed consent in adults has recently changed. This article, the first of two on informed consent, explains how the law has evolved and how it applies to nursing practice”

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If you would like to learn more about our Legal Nurse Consulting Program then please review our program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

AIHCP offers an independent study, online program that allows nurses to work from home and their own pace in attaining a certification in Legal Nurse Consulting.

Pet Loss Grief Counseling Article on The Rainbow Bridge

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Good article on what the rainbow bridge is and what it means to individuals who lose pets.

All pets go to heaven is a good belief indeed and a way to say goodbye only temporarily

The article, What is the rainbow bridge and why do we think dead pets cross it?, by Ann Marie Gardner states,

“If you’ve lost a pet, chances are you’ve heard of the Rainbow Bridge.

This bridge is a mythical overpass said to connect heaven and Earth — and, more to the point, a spot where grieving pet owners reunite for good with their departed furry friends.”

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Stress Management Program Article on Parenting Stress

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Good article on the stress of parenting.  Parenting can be one of the most stressful jobs, albeit rewarding, the stress from the first day of having a child to even when they are well grown, is a continual stress of worry.  With anything worthwhile, comes stress.  Stress Management though can help one better deal with stress.

The article, Thoughtful Parenting: Parenting Stress — it matters; management is key, by Sue Fegelein states

“Parenting stress is the stress associated with being a parent. Parents are often juggling jobs, childcare, finances and household duties. Studies have shown that parents who report high parenting stress tend to be “authoritarian, harsh and negative in their reactions with their child,” and the quality of parent-child relationships is decreased by parenting stress.”

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Pet Loss Grief Counseling Program Article on Tears for Pets

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Good article on pet loss grief and how tears can be so easy for the loss of a pet.  Some even have an easier time grieving for a pet than some humans.  This is easy to understand because many pets are so pure and innocent.

The article, Tears for pets often easier than for humans, by Alex Lo states

“The queen has mourned every one of her corgis over the years, but she has been more upset about Willow’s death than any of them,” a Buckingham Palace staff member was quoted as saying.

I don’t mean to be callous. The fact is that people can be more emotionally attached to their pets than close relatives.”

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Please also review our Pet Loss Grief Counseling Program to learn more about Pet Loss

Bereavement Counseling Certification Program Article on Grief Movies

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Good article that lists some classic movies about grief and losing someone

The article, 8 movies that perfectly portray the grief of losing a loved one, by Natalie Xenos states,

“There’s nothing more painful in life than losing the people we love, whether it’s a parent, a sibling, a spouse or a close friend. Grief is a deep, all consuming emotion and it can be difficult to put into words. Sometimes all you want is the sense that there are other people out there in the world who understand your pain.”

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There are numerous other movies as well that capture the essence of loss.  Did any of the movies on this list make your list?  Any other movies you think should be included on a larger list?  Please also review our Bereavement Counseling Certification Program and see if it matches your academic and professional needs.

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Addiction Counseling Certification Article on New Opioid Laws

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With new prescription laws hoping to net abuse and limit drug addiction, there is a group suffering from the fallout.  Legitimate individuals in hospice and other post op patients are now suffering the effects of not having enough pain medication during recovery.  Hopefully a balance can be found.

The article, Opioid laws to make it difficult to get prescription, by Riley Murdock states,

“As the opioid epidemic continues to make headlines across the country, Michigan has new laws poised to take effect that would combat addiction at the source.

The damage done by the epidemic is staggering:  2,356 people died in 2016 of drug overdoses in Michigan, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. This number eclipses the 1,064 deaths from car accidents in 2016, according to Michigan State Police.”

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Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program Article on Grandparents and Grandkids

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Good article on how grandparents can better talk to their grandchildren about grief.  Children grieve differently and need help expressing and understanding it.  Sometimes only grandparents are available or in the child’s life

The article, How to speak to your grandchildren about grief and death, by Starts at 60 Writers states

“Grief can be one of the hardest emotions to deal with at any age, but for a small child, it’s also extremely confusing and can be very scary.

That’s why children so badly need the adults in their lives to help them make sense of the emotions they may be feeling, and while parents play a huge role in this, grandparents are a much-needed support to their grandkids too, especially if the parents aren’t available or are suffering with grief themselves.”

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Pet Loss Grief Counseling Certification Article on Children and Pet Loss

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Good article on the importance of introducing your child to the reality of death via a pet.  Whether a goldfish or rabbit, or even the family dog, it is important to teach your child the reality of death.  Of course, within a sensitive way!

The article, I Refuse To Lie To My Kid About The Death Of A Pet, by Kimmie Fink states,

“In the grand tradition of lying to our children, is the whopper we tell them when a beloved pet has died. Even before I became a mom, I never understood why parents would tell a child that their dog or cat went to live on a farm, ran away, or took a trip, instead of just telling them the truth.”

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please review both our Pet Loss Grief Counseling Certification, as well as our Child and Adolescent Grief Counseling Program

Pet Loss Grief Program Article on a Dog’s Grief

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Good article on how the pet, in this case, the dog, grieves the loss of an owner.  Love is a two way street and dogs can grieve.  It is important to realize in pet loss grief that the pet can experience owner loss grief.

The article, Why Do Some Dogs Stay By Their Owners’ Graves?, by Mike Clark states,

“Research indicates that dogs are able to feel very deep connections to humans, and they experience many emotions similarly to the way we do. As dog lovers, we already know that the love our dogs feel for us goes way beyond the need to have a food provider, and science backs up that claim.”

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Please also review our Pet Loss Grief Program