Category: Risk

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Telemedicine – with & against

Telemedicine refers to the delivery of healthcare services through digital communication technologies, such as video conferencing, phone calls, messaging, and remote monitoring. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of telemedicine: Advantages: Improved access to healthcare: Telemedicine can improve access to healthcare for individuals who live in remote or underserved areas, and for those who have…

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Pricing Healthcare Services

Pricing healthcare services can be a complex process, as there are many factors to consider and a variety of stakeholders involved. In this article, we will explore some of the key considerations for pricing healthcare services and provide some tips for finding the right balance between affordability and sustainability.  Factors to consider: Cost of providing…

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Value-Based Healthcare

Value-based healthcare (VBHC) is a healthcare delivery model that focuses on maximizing the value received by patients in terms of outcomes relative to the cost of care. It seeks to shift the healthcare system’s focus from volume-based care (fee-for-service) to a model that prioritizes patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Key principles of value-based…

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Improving Patient Flow

Improving patient flow is an important aspect of healthcare delivery as it can reduce wait times, increase patient satisfaction, and improve the overall quality of care. Here are some steps to improve patient flow: Map out the patient journey: Mapping out the patient journey, from the moment they arrive at the healthcare facility to the…

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Patient Flow

Patient flow refers to the movement of patients through the healthcare system, from the point of initial entry to the point of discharge or transfer to another healthcare facility. Ensuring an efficient patient flow is essential for providing high-quality healthcare, as it helps to reduce wait times, lower costs, and improve patient satisfaction. There are…

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An Accountable or A Second Victim

In 1994, when I was an anesthesia intern, a bride and groom were admitted to the operating theater after a sudden road traffic accident during their celebration while they were going home. The attending consultant (my professor) tried his best to save them, but the bride passed away 15 minutes after arrival. He turned to…

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Future Healthcare System

In the report “Crossing the Global Quality Chasm: Improving Health Care Worldwide,” a committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine calls for urgent, comprehensive efforts to transform the design of healthcare globally.  The committee believes that the care systems of the future will differ radically from those of the past.   Digital health…

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Risk Matrix

A Healthcare Risk Assessment Matrix is a tool used to identify and evaluate potential risks within a healthcare organization. It involves identifying and assessing the likelihood and impact of various risks, such as clinical risks, operational risks, financial risks, and reputational risks. The matrix typically consists of a grid that categorizes risks based on their…

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Does Ignorance Begets Confidence? – Dunning-Kruger effect

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a type of cognitive bias in which people believe that they are smarter and more capable than they really are. Essentially, low ability people do not possess the skills needed to recognize their own incompetence. The combination of poor self-awareness and low cognitive ability leads them to overestimate their own capabilities. As Charles Darwin wrote…

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