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A True Example of Patient Engagement

Nurses Advocates

As nurse case managers and patient advocates, we discuss engaging our patients in their care. This would not work in Nancy’s case, as she was alone, but there was little we could do before the surgery. Nancy made some tentative arrangements ‘just in case.’ She is sad as she mourns his loss.

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The Life-Long Impact of a Catastrophic Injury on People

Nurses Advocates

He was told to hang in there till he went on Medicare, that things would improve. Life went on, and when he was eligible for Medicare, more services were provided as there were more providers to put services into place. I was able to tap into community resources and get things donated or funded. It is sad to see firsthand.

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How to Make the Best of Your Health Insurance

Nurses Advocates

Medicare and Medicaid. The other safety net policy is Medicare. Medicare provides health insurance for those over 65, those who are disabled, and those with chronic kidney disease and a few other conditions. You can also ask for a nurse case manager to help you find providers and the resources needed to meet your needs.

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Caring for Medically Complex Children Takes a Village

Nurse.com

In this model, nurses provide not only care but also coordination of care and can develop patient-focused care plans, which is necessary to keep everything running smoothly, according to Whitfield. Children’s hospitals in the U.S. For the project, 10 children’s hospitals in the U.S.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

Proper identification of potential medication errors and adverse interactions occurs when the nurse reviews medications with the patient, collaborates with the interprofessional team, and seeks to improve patient adherence and decrease costs. Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Backhouse A, Ogunlayi F. 2020;368:m865.doi:10.1136/bmj.m865