HLT 418V Week 3 Assignment Promoting Better Patient Care

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As a healthcare professional, you will be a part of an Interdisciplinary team. That team will communicate together about the patient from different points of view in order to provide the best treatment plan.

You will choose two allied health specialties from either The Association of Schools for Allied Health Professions website or the textbook. Write a paper of 500-750 words addressing the specialties that would interact during a typical workday in a hospital, a long-term care facility, and an outpatient clinic. You will specifically address three out of the following six questions in your paper:

What is their function?

How does it affect your specialty?

How does it affect the patient?

If a facility did not have a  particular specialty, who would be able to take over that function?

Would you be willing to be cross-trained for the function?

Is there a written policy for coverage issues?

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Promoting Better Patient Care

Introduction

The health care system is broken, and it’s not just because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). There are countless issues that need fixing if we’re going to improve patient care. But one thing we can all do as patients is speak up when something doesn’t feel right or isn’t working well enough for us. It may not change anything immediately but at least you’ll feel like someone cares about what’s happening with your health care—and that can make all the difference in the world!

As a patient, it’s your right to have the best care possible.

As a patient, it’s your right to have the best care possible. That’s why we encourage you to ask questions and be an advocate for yourself. You have the right to seek second opinions from other doctors who work in your patient rights field—and if there’s something that really concerns you about what they’re doing or not doing, then speak up!

It’s also important for patients to know their rights so they can take advantage of them when necessary:

• Medical professionals must provide full disclosure of all relevant information regarding treatment options (including risks and benefits) before making a decision about which course of action is best suited for each individual patient situation; this includes providing written material explaining any potential side effects associated with each treatment option as well as any medications prescribed during treatment.*

• Patients should always receive detailed instructions on how long after receiving medical care should wait before seeking professional help if there are any changes in symptoms such as pain relief or overall health status that might indicate further evaluation is warranted.*

Ask questions and be an informed advocate.

• Ask questions. Asking questions is one of the best ways to be an informed advocate for your patients and their needs, but you should also practice listening more than you talk. In order to do this effectively, it’s important that you pay attention during consultations and try not to interrupt or speak too quickly when another doctor is speaking (or even worse—interrupting).

• Be assertive about what’s important for each patient: Some people might have different needs than others in terms of what they want or don’t want from their healthcare providers; however, all patients deserve respect regardless of their age or condition. If there are things going on with the patient that concern you as a physician but don’t seem like they fit into any category on your list above (e.g., “I want my father back home where he belongs”) then feel free to mention them! It’s always good practice–and often necessary–to let other doctors know how much it means when someone takes care of us well while we’re away from home during busy times like holidays or vacations; this way everyone can feel supported throughout those stressful times together!

Always speak up if you think something is wrong or you feel like your care needs to change.

If you feel like something isn’t right, speak up. It can be difficult to find the words to express how you’re feeling and what you need in terms of care, but it’s important that you do so. If there’s something that needs changing or improvement, say so. It might seem like an inconvenience at first, but if someone else doesn’t know what they’re doing then they won’t be able to provide good quality care for your loved one—and we all want our loved ones’ lives saved as soon as possible!

If something comes up during a visit that makes no sense (or if there are any other changes), ask about it. We might not have time for every question; sometimes we just don’t know the answer off-hand—but if something feels strange or unusual about treatment plans or procedures…it’s worth asking!

It’s okay to go for second opinions.

It’s okay to go for a second opinion.

Second opinions are important, and you have the right to ask for one if you feel it will help your health care situation. Ask your doctor about doing so, or check out our article on why getting a second opinion is crucial for your health. You should also be aware that there are different ways of getting this type of care: some hospitals require patients who want an outside opinion on their treatment plans to apply online; others may allow them through their front desk during business hours (so long as they don’t mind waiting). If none of these options seem right for what you need, then perhaps it would be best just not going at all! The point here is just that no matter where in America someone lives—or what kind of insurance they have—they should feel comfortable asking questions about their treatments at any given moment.

Sometimes, you need to leave a doctor and find another one who listens.

Sometimes, you need to leave a doctor and find another one who listens. If your doctor is not listening to you, it can be dangerous for your health.

If there’s no room in the budget for an additional physician or nurse practitioner (nurse practitioners specialize in everything from physical medicine to geriatrics), then ask about enrolling in a telemedicine program at nearby hospitals or clinics where patients can get access via video chat using their smartphones or tablets instead of traveling across town for a face-to-face appointment with their primary care provider.

You can seek professional help from a doctor who works in your patient rights field to help you fight back.

You can seek professional help from a doctor who works in your patient rights field to help you fight back.

You can find a doctor who works in your patient rights field on the internet, at a hospital or medical center, or through word-of-mouth referrals.

Be clear with your nursing staff about what you need.

• Be clear with your nursing staff about what you need.

• Ask them to explain things to you in a way that is easy for them to understand and repeat back to you if necessary. If they don’t understand, ask them to get someone who can.

Make sure your nurses know if there’s something they’re doing that makes you uncomfortable, hurts you or makes you feel unsafe.

You can also let your nurse know if there’s something they’re doing that makes you uncomfortable, hurts you or makes you feel unsafe.

• If the nurses are too busy to listen to what’s going on with your pain levels and blood pressure, let them know. They’ll be more likely to take notice and fix their mistake, which will make everyone happier in the long run!

• If an environment is making it difficult for communication between patients and nurses (like when people keep coming into the room), tell them about it so they can fix it right away. This could mean moving things around so that everyone has enough room; having separate rooms where people can talk privately without interruptions; or changing schedules at certain times during every day so there aren’t any extra interruptions while resting periods occur (which would cause stress).

If you have concerns about how your nurse is handling your care, don’t be afraid to speak up right away.

If you have concerns about how your nurse is handling your care, don’t be afraid to speak up right away. It’s important that nurses are able to hear any concerns or complaints immediately, so they can take action and correct the problem.

If there is something that needs attention from a health professional, such as an infection on the skin or in a wound after surgery, then this should be addressed immediately by calling for help from another nurse or doctor if necessary (for example: “I’ve got an infection here! Can someone please look at it?”). If there are no other nurses available then simply call 911 for paramedics who will come over immediately with their equipment ready so that everything can be done quickly without delay.’

Don’t get intimidated by hospital employees when speaking up for better patient care.

If you’re a patient, it’s your right to have the best care possible. You can seek professional help from a doctor who works in your patient rights field to help you fight back against what’s wrong with the hospital environment and get better care from your nurses and other staff members. If there’s something they’re doing that makes me uncomfortable, hurts me or makes me feel unsafe—I’m going to let them know!

The key is speaking up and not being afraid that it will make things worse for you in the long run.

The key is speaking up and not being afraid that it will make things worse for you in the long run. If you are being mistreated, speak up! Don’t be afraid to ask for help.

Conclusion

That’s the key to fighting back. Speak up, don’t be afraid and make sure your nurse is aware of any issues you have with their care.