Tag: Health Care
A Framework for Increasing Trust Between Patients and the Organizations That Care for Them
Trust matters in health care. It makes patients feel less vulnerable, clinicians feel more effective, and reduces the imbalances of information by improving the flow of information. Trust is so fundamental to the patient-physician... read more
NAM’s Vital Directions for Health and Health Care Initiative
Recent discussion has focused on questions related to the repeal and replacement of portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, issues central to the future of health and health care in the United States transcend... read more
St. Vincent Healthcare aims to modernize critical care for children
St. Vincent is raising funds for a $2.3 million renovation that will update the unit and create more privacy for the children and families who use it.... read more
Burnout Syndrome in Critical Care Health Care Professionals
Burnout syndrome (BOS) occurs in all types of health care professionals and is especially common in individuals who care for critically ill patients. The development of BOS is related to an imbalance of personal characteristics... read more