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Human-Centered Design in Healthcare

The complex and adaptive nature of the Emergency Department (ED) requires space, process and service design that is contextualized to the environment. A “one-size fits all” … See more

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The Rising Cost of Canadian Healthcare

WEBWith the number of adults over the age of 65 in Ontario expected to double in the next 15 years and the rising cost of new medications and technologies, it’s projected …

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QI Series Part 2 What is “Quality” in health care and

WEBDr. Lucas Chartier is an emergency physician and Deputy Medical Director for the University Health Network (UHN) emergency department (ED). He is also UHN's …

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QI Series Part 1 What is Quality Improvement

WEBDr. Lucas Chartier is an emergency physician and Deputy Medical Director for the University Health Network (UHN) emergency department (ED). He is also UHN's …

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HiQuiPs: Introduction to Biomedical and Health Informatics

WEBDr. Lucas Chartier is an emergency physician and Deputy Medical Director for the University Health Network (UHN) emergency department (ED). He is also UHN's …

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HiQuiPs (Quality Improvement)

WEBDr. Lucas Chartier is an emergency physician and Deputy Medical Director for the University Health Network (UHN) emergency department (ED). He is also UHN's …

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How to Read Patient Monitors

WEBHeart Rate (HR): Typically, the heart rate is presented at the top of the monitor in green. The number will be identified by a “HR” or “PR” (pulse rate) beside or …

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Disposition Decisions: What do we need to consider and why

WEBDiagnostic Tests and Imaging: Most patients seen in the ED will require some sort of diagnostic test to gain insight into their presenting complaint and help you …

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Healthcare in Canada vs the United States: Which is Better for …

WEBWhen you examine health care spending, the United States is in a league of their own. In 2008 they spent US $7,500 per capita, or 16% of their GDP, on health …

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Resource utilization: how we can help the healthcare system

WEBThe healthcare system in Canada is in trouble, and physicians have a significant role to play in order to address many of the shortcomings, particularly in …

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A Guide to Charting in the ED

WEBFigure 1: ED chart example requiring improvements. Use pertinent positives and negatives. Include information that influences the likelihood of the diagnoses on …

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Electronic Health Record Systems and the Emergency

WEBElectronic Medical Record : A partial health record under the custodianship of the healthcare provider (s), which holds a portion of the relevant health information …

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Approach to Caring for Homeless Patients in the ED during

WEBDespite the challenges, healthcare providers, social services, government, and community members have come together across the country to ensure people who …

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Interpreting Critical Vital Signs

WEBHeart Rate. HR refers to the number of times the patient’s heart beats per minute and can be measured manually by palpating the patient’s pulse, or through …

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Infographic – Giving Safe and Complete Discharge

WEBProviding patients with discharge instructions is one of the most important aspects of the ED encounter. Patients presenting to the ED are frequently anxious and …

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Pacemaker Essentials: Complications You Must Know

WEBDescription: Pacemaker malfunction is a global term used when a pacemaker is not working properly. It usually involves failure of the pulse generator or the lead (s). It …

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HiQuiPs: Quality Improvement in the time of COVID-19

WEBDr. Lucas Chartier is an emergency physician and Deputy Medical Director for the University Health Network (UHN) emergency department (ED). He is also UHN's …

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Is the Canada Health Act Enough

WEBAs previously mentioned, the Canada Health Act suggests conditions for each jurisdiction to receive federal transfers, and as a result this creates a different …

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Tiny Tips – Taking a Social History

WEBIn Medical Concepts, Tiny Tips by Aaron LeungFebruary 14, 2017 Leave a Comment. While often overlooked, a patient’s social history can help narrow the …

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