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Choosing a Rehabilitation Unit/CARF

approach. Rehab treatments should be customized for each person. This helps to achieve the best personal ... Rehab services are provided in many different places, including hospitals, long-term care

Quality Oversight Committee for The StayWell Company, LLC and Krames LLC

, Mercury Healthcare and WebMd TV Customer Care. Her passion is helping people and ensuring our ... customers have the best experience possible. .  L. RENEE WATSON, MSN, RN Manager, Clinical Team

Conflict of Interest Policy for StayWell or Krames Consumer Health Library

StayWell expects its employees - who develop or author and medically review health content for ... known as Krames CHL) - to devote their full work time, energies, abilities and attention to its business

Hospice Offers Comfort at Life's End

their wishes. Hospice also offers many support services for patients and families. The relationship ... As medical progress prolongs our lives, the end can linger. So, more and more people are ... hospices;elderly patients hospice;2426

Establishing Patient Rapport

*Patient Rapport ... in just a few moments—and it can pay off greatly with patient cooperation and positive health ... Patients who feel that you’ve heard and understood them are more likely to follow your ... 84997;Establishing patient rapport;staff education

Patient Rights

Patient Rights for Home Health or Hospice Care ... care services be informed of their rights as patients. According to the National Association for Home ... spiritual well-being of the dying patient. However, an organization with less than the best resources ... patient rights;patient rights home health care;patient rights hospice care;P00614

Understanding the Provisions of Your Managed Care Plan

technology produces new services for cancer patients, managed care plans evaluate these new services to ... and white. Plans, patients, and healthcare providers often disagree about whether a service, such as

Choosing a Hospital

to provide services it doesn’t offer? How many nurses are there for each patient? One nurse can ... worth the effort, says the American Hospital Association. The following information can help you

For Caregivers: Improving Communication with Dementia Patients

Communication with Dementia Patients Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be ... past from present. If this happens, don’t insist on your version of reality. It may be best to change ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

Palliative Care

family. It informs them of services and limits of the caregiver. What are palliative care services ... ? Services can include: Support for the patient and family members Equipment to deliver ... supportive care;palliative care;patient's rights;palliative care services;P03053

Health Newcomer: The Patient Advocate

Patient Advocates ... hiring an advocate. But if you can afford it, the services of the right advocate could end up saving ... advocate on staff. Services for hire Patient advocates vary in the services they provide. Here ... 1,4246;patient advocate

About StayWell and Krames

services, serving patients, physicians, health care professionals, employers, and health plans through ... engagement company that helps its clients engage and educate people to improve health. STAYWELL

Being a Caregiver

education in providing care. These may include services from home health agencies and other trained ... , aging, or disabled person can be a rewarding experience. It can also become an overwhelming ... caregiver;private caregiver;caregiver services;p00602

Buying Medicines Online: Safety

, such as the U.S. Customs Service and the U.S. Postal Service, enforce laws regarding the shipment of ... prescribing medicines. For the most part, consumers can use these services with the same confidence they

Blue Zones: Eating to Reach Age 100

it to ripe old ages without developing heart problems, diabetes, obesity, or cancer. September ... healthier as they get older, too. Many make it to ripe old ages without developing heart problems, diabetes

Communicating More Clearly with Patients

*Clear Communication with Patients ... these language services is mandated by the federal government. They must be provided to the patient ... Use these tips to help you maximize each patient encounter. They'll help you get your message ... 85001;Communicating more clearly with patients;communication with patients;how to communicate with ... patients;prevent miscommunication with patients;staff education

Teeth Whitening

American Dental Association (ADA) says that if you are a candidate for a whitening procedure, your ... best whitening option for you. Options may include: In-office bleaching. The dentist will use a

Privacy Policy for StayWell or Krames Consumer Health Library

, LLC's or its affiliate, Krames LLC's (collectively referred to herein as “StayWell”, "us", “our” or ... services so we can improve the quality of information and resources available on our site. Most Web

Treating Charcot Foot

If you have Charcot foot, you will need to stay off your foot until it heals. Treating Charcot ... Foot Charcot foot is also called diabetic foot. The only way to stop the progression of it is to

Put Peer Pressure in Its Place

During the teen years, peer pressure can be very strong. It can push kids to do things that ... parents can counter it, if they're ready to help. Put Peer Pressure in Its Place During the


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