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Magdi Yacoub – A story of relentless pursuit of excellence
Armed with his newfound knowledge, Dr. Yacoub returned to Egypt and began implementing his innovative approach to cardiac surgery. He sought to address the specific needs of his patients and pioneered several groundbreaking procedures. One of his notable achievements was the development of a technique called the ” Yacoub Procedure” for treating patients with complex congenital heart defects. This technique involved the reconstruction of the pulmonary arteries, allowing patients to lead healthier lives and avoid multiple surgeries.
Dr. Yacoub’s expertise and dedication earned………….
التعريف الصحيح للمريض
س: ماذا تعنى بالتعريف الصحيح للمريض
ج: ان نتاكد ان هذا المريض هو المريض الصحيح الذي يقصد به عمليات الرعاية الصحية ( إعطاء الأدوية، نقل الدم ، وإجراء الاختبارات، سحب العينات ،التدخل الجراحى وإجراءات العلاج وما الى ذلك )
س: كيف ومتى يتم التعريف الصحيح للمريض ؟
ج: يتم باستخدام وسيلتي تعريف المريض على الأقل ( بالاسم و رقم الملف الطبى أو تاريخ الميلاد) لتعريف المريض على ألا تشمل رقم غرفة المريض للتحقق من هويته داخل المستشفى قبل البدء بتقديم الرعاية الصحية له .
س: ما هى طريقة التعريف الصحيح للمريض ؟
ج: يتم اولا مطابقة البيانات الموجودة بالملف الطبى للمريض مع المريض و أسورة المعصم التى يرتديها ، ثانيا
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