Personal goals is something everyone in the health care relationship is going to have; like the physician saving time, or the patient needing reassurance. Personal goals can be very important when trying to understand a patient and their needs. I feel that knowing one’s personal goals, you can get a better understanding of that person. Interdependence is also very important because it looks at things leading up to the health care conversation, like the receptionist that is very cold and not friendly. That one receptionist can change the whole mood of the patient, which continuing on into the visit with the physician.
Knowing how to communicate with the patient in a low calm tone of voice will help calm the patient down. When planning activities in the medical field it’s very important for Medical Administrative Assistant’s because they have to perform duties that are related to the healthcare industry. These activities Medical Administrative Assistant is able to establish funds and time for the activities as well as getting involve within the activity. The general duties of a Medical Administrative Assistant which include answering the phone, greeting the patients as well as visitors, ordering office supplies, and etc. Some Medical Administrative Assistant has to perform specific duties in the office in
If the consent is not given by a patient the practice, physician, or the healthcare worker can be held liable in a lawsuit. It is also important to show empathy and compassion to a patient to make them feel that they are welcomed. A healthcare worker should also know when to draw the line with a patient to avoid any kind of harassment issues or to make the patient feel uncomfortable. In any healthcare facility a patient’s need for care should be the main priority, and the healthcare worker should make sure that the priority is met. It has also been shown in the Medical Law and Ethics course that it is a must that all healthcare workers know and understand the legal
Upon entering the anaesthetic room the patient may be feeling a little venerable and unsure of what is happening therefore reassuring the patient and having good communication skills is important we should introduce our self and be able to explain what is happening and why, in a way that the patient understands (Oakley & Limborgh 2005). The patient must then be asked to confirm that all the details on the identity band are correct and coincide with the information in the notes it is also very important to check that the patients consent form is signed and dated for the correct procedure
Personal Characteristics of a Medical Assistant Miami-Jacobs Career College Medical Orientation MA100 Mrs. Searles September 13, 2011 Personal Characteristics of a Medical Assistant An office medical assistant, or administrative assistant, works in the office of a medical building and performs tasks such as clerical work, scheduling and handling patients. Along with the proper training, medical assistants perform well when they have the personal characteristics that suit their job. People skills, multitasking ability and a talent for handling stress can help medical office assistants excel in their work and avoid job burnout. People skills are very much needed in the Medical office. Medical assistants must interact with people on a daily basis.
Evaluating Compliance Strategies There are specific steps that must be taken in the medical and billing process. The guidelines established in the compliance process are put in place by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and healthcare staff members to the protect the patients, the staff and the physicians. The compliance process guarantees that inaccuracies and errors are avoided in the medical office. This paper will cover the linking procedures and diagnoses, the implications of incorrect medical coding and how medical coding, physician and payer fees are related to the compliance process. The entire medical billing process initiates when the patient is seen at a medical facility by a physician.
M1: Assessment of Argyle’s and Tuckman’s Communication Theories & the Role of Effective Communication & Interpersonal Interaction in Health & Social Care Effective communication and interpersonal interaction are vital in a health and social care setting. This can ensure that a service user’s needs are met by the healthcare professionals involved. An example of this would be a paramedic bringing a patient into hospital and communicating correctly with the doctors and nurses about the patient’s condition, such as if they have a particular type of injury or if they are allergic to any medication. If important information like this is insufficiently explained to other healthcare professionals, then treatment for the patient would be inadequate and have a negative effect on the patient’s treatment and recovery. To help understand communication and interpersonal interaction, two theories will be discussed, these are: Argyle’s Communication Cycle and Tuckman’s Group Theory.
They should be aware that patients could with hold important information, so they must follow good procedure. As a RRT you have to be able to follow instruction properly, which includes being able to take instruction from higher authority. All of these are basic personal qualities that should be performed as a respiratory therapist. As a respiratory therapists you must evaluate and asses patients upon there cardiopulmonary disorders. It is there job to help relieve temporary pain with medications
Some cases seem to be complex, more so when the parties involved maintain opposing positions, yet both make sense. In the case of physician prescriptive authority, administrators must think censoriously to make a determination on whether it should be adopted. The concern should be to offer the best service to the patients without harming them. However, nurses are very important in this matter since they give the primary care to the patients. On the other hand, the physical is trained to diagnose and plan the treatment for the patient.
Nurses must be able to retain information. When a doctor walks into a room for a consult, it is the Nurse’s job to remember all of what the doctor says. A Nurse must be able to remember procedures, medication usage, and anatomy at