Clinical decision making can be defined as‚ the collection of relevant patient information and accurate assessment‚ which results in an action being taken in the delivery of nursing care to the patient (Clark 1996). This definition is identical to the nursing process as described by (ref ewles & simnett?) however‚ this has been disparaged by some for not being critical in its stages (assesment‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation) leading to standardized care plans and the reduction in decision
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the implementation of Decision Support System. A Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) is a type of expert system (also commonly referred to as a knowledge-based system) used within a clinical setting to support clinical processes. CDSSs are the result of the research of those within both the medical and computer science fields who had wished to develop artificially intelligent (AI) computer systems that would revolutionize healthcare. Clinical Decision Support Systems are often used with Computerized
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Clinical Data Representation Codes Carolyn Irving Grantham University 1). Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine: The Systemized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) is maintained by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). SNOMED’s design is based on the premise that a detailed and specific nomenclature is essential to accurately reflect‚ in computer readable format‚ the complexity and diversity of information found in a patient record” (CAP‚ 2000; SNOMED‚ n.d.). It has multitaxial (11 fields) coding
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Reflective Essay This essay will look at reflection on a critical incident that has promoted a positive outcome. It is not a very major incident but it stands out as it has a potential for learning. This essay will identify and explain Johns’ (1994) model of reflection and explain what reflection is and why reflective practice is necessary and how it can be used. Schone (1983) recommended reflection on critical incidence as a valuable term‚ sited in Ghaye and Lillyman (1997) a critical incident
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collaborate to create a list of necessary competencies that staff need to be competent in at their facility. This list of competencies must meet regulatory and hospital requirements. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of the Clinical
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Abnormal Psychology Chapter 3 Notes: Clinical Assessment‚ Diagnoses and Treatment Clinical practioners main focus when faced with new clients is to gather ideographic information (individuals information) about them and understand them and their difficulties. Clinical Assessment Assessment: the collecting of relevant information in an effort to reach a conclusion. Goes on in every realm of life (picking cereal or clothes) Clinical Assessment: used to determine how and why a person
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Investigators conducting clinical trials need to appreciate the important role of adherence in clinical research. Poor compliance may reduce the power of a study and lead to an underestimation of the efficacy of a treatment and dismissal of a potentially useful therapeutic agent. In general‚ medication adherence of participants in clinical trials is better than in clinical practice. The study protocol should indicate how adherence will be handled‚ both in terms of measurement and in the data analysis
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Reflection Paper The Institute of Medicine (IOM) Future of Nursing report offered several good suggestions in nursing in 2010. One of the recommendations is to have 80 % of registered nurses (RN) possessed Bachelors of Science in nursing (BSN) by 2020. Currently‚ the author as an RN is enhancing personal education and participates in the plan to fulfill the goal. The BSN program aids one to receive further education in the treatment of the physical and social sciences‚ public and community health
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By monitoring health and wellbeing of nurses through engagement‚ clinical leaders may recognize burnout symptoms and prevent high turnover. Resolution to clinical leadership issues‚ namely inadequate staffing‚ includes establishing a better working environment and increasing base salary for nurses. Positive and supportive working atmosphere improves production‚ safety‚ and quality of patient care. For instance‚ leaders can offer seminars to nursing staff regarding symptom self-recognition and coping
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all-night study sessions‚ trips to library for references on new case studies‚ never ending group and individual assignments to clinical attachments to social obligations‚ staying focused on graduating can become a cumbersome task for any student nurses‚ just like in the case of student nurse Jane who is on her (PRCP Pre-Registration Clinical Placement) which is her last clinical posting before she steps into the world of nursing. Role of preceptor As a preceptor‚ it is a duty to guide‚ motivate‚ influence
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