Grasping the concept of medical futility

Article Abstract:

Definitions of medical futility vary and that is why there is confusion and conflicts when determining what is futile in a particular situation. To overcome this it is very important to first identify workable guidelines that provide direction and potentially reduce unnecessary conflicts. Also valuing communication and understanding treatment goals is essential, thus moving the organization towards better understanding of medical futility and improved patient care.

Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Practice guidelines (Medicine), Refusal to treat (Medicine), Abandonment of care

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How well do you know your patients?

Article Abstract:

The effects of a new care delivery model that is designed to improve nurse knowing the patient are examined. The care delivery model will provide registered nurses (RNs) and patient care technicians (PCTs) a means to form good relational connections with patients as well as their caregivers in order to provide a better priority setting and decision making.

Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Offices of health practitioners, not elsewhere classified, Nurses, Registered, Practice, Technology application, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations, Registered nurses

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Succession planning

Article Abstract:

Nursing systems should start considering succession management processes as part of their strategic planning. Strategies must be developed that allow the provision of human resources necessary to achieve the organizational mission and goals.

Manpower Planning, Human resource planning, Nursing, Strategic aspects

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