Author Archives: ayehdz
Technology underused in psychiatry, but changes are ahead
This article describes the shortage of psychiatrists (and a complete lack of psychiatrists in many counties in the US) and the use of the ‘clinical decision support’ (CDS) tool to help with this problem. CDS is a software program that applies
Technology underused in psychiatry, but changes are ahead
This article describes the shortage of psychiatrists (and a complete lack of psychiatrists in many counties in the US) and the use of the ‘clinical decision support’ (CDS) tool to help with this problem. CDS is a software program that applies
Shouldn’t We Have A Human Genome Project for Mental Illness As Well?
This article describes the increasing health care costs for mental illness and the lack of funding being put towards research. The article juxtaposes the human genome project’s impact on common diseases including diabetes, breast cancer, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, with
Shouldn’t We Have A Human Genome Project for Mental Illness As Well?
This article describes the increasing health care costs for mental illness and the lack of funding being put towards research. The article juxtaposes the human genome project’s impact on common diseases including diabetes, breast cancer, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, with
IBM, Pfizer Partner for IoT Collaboration to Transform Parkinson’s Disease Care
This article describes a collaboration between Pfizer and IBM on their research “Internet of Things” (IoT) where they are creating remote/mobile monitoring devices for patients with the focus on Parkinson’s Disease patients. Full article: http://hitconsultant.net/2016/04/07/ibm-pfizer-partner-iot-collaboration-transform-parkinsons-disease-care/?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=HIT_Consultant__TrendMD_0
IBM, Pfizer Partner for IoT Collaboration to Transform Parkinson’s Disease Care
This article describes a collaboration between Pfizer and IBM on their research “Internet of Things” (IoT) where they are creating remote/mobile monitoring devices for patients with the focus on Parkinson’s Disease patients. Full article: http://hitconsultant.net/2016/04/07/ibm-pfizer-partner-iot-collaboration-transform-parkinsons-disease-care/?utm_source=TrendMD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=HIT_Consultant__TrendMD_0
8 Technologies Poised to Disrupt US Healthcare in 2017 and Beyond
This article describes 8 radical technologies that are relevant to healthcare. Particularly interesting is the repurposing of Blockchain – a digital bitcoin trading foundation that creates a permanent record of online trading in a centrally located database and distributes it
8 Technologies Poised to Disrupt US Healthcare in 2017 and Beyond
This article describes 8 radical technologies that are relevant to healthcare. Particularly interesting is the repurposing of Blockchain – a digital bitcoin trading foundation that creates a permanent record of online trading in a centrally located database and distributes it
What is the Future of Digital Health Under Trump’s Administration? – a preliminary analysis
This article describes possible changes to health care and the role of technology with the changing political climate. The author describes and emphasis on data-based decision making, a potential change of the use of wearable technology to track wellness to
What is the Future of Digital Health Under Trump’s Administration? – a preliminary analysis
This article describes possible changes to health care and the role of technology with the changing political climate. The author describes and emphasis on data-based decision making, a potential change of the use of wearable technology to track wellness to
12 Emerging Technologies That Will Revolutionize Neurological & Psychiatric Care
This article summarizes the “disruptive dozen” of 12 emerging technologies that may have a big impact on neurological and psychiatric treatment over the next decade. Of particular interest to me are the use of ketamine, medical gases and low-field magnetic stimulation
12 Emerging Technologies That Will Revolutionize Neurological & Psychiatric Care
This article summarizes the “disruptive dozen” of 12 emerging technologies that may have a big impact on neurological and psychiatric treatment over the next decade. Of particular interest to me are the use of ketamine, medical gases and low-field magnetic stimulation
Psychiatric Telemedicine: State Needs to Address Psychiatric Physicians’ Shortage
This article outlines the immense need for Psychiatrists across the US and the importance of telemedicine’s potential to address this need. It describes various problems with the use of telemedicine for Psychiatry. One of which, is the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer
Psychiatric Telemedicine: State Needs to Address Psychiatric Physicians’ Shortage
This article outlines the immense need for Psychiatrists across the US and the importance of telemedicine’s potential to address this need. It describes various problems with the use of telemedicine for Psychiatry. One of which, is the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer
Physician email communication with patients: SAMPLE EMAIL CONSENT AND GUIDE TO EMAIL USE
This link provides physicians with a useful template to use for consent when a physician is interested in setting up email communication with their patients. It outlines boundaries and responsibilities of patients when using this medium for physician-patient communication. Full
Physician email communication with patients: SAMPLE EMAIL CONSENT AND GUIDE TO EMAIL USE
This link provides physicians with a useful template to use for consent when a physician is interested in setting up email communication with their patients. It outlines boundaries and responsibilities of patients when using this medium for physician-patient communication. Full
Before you hit ‘send’: Will an e-mail to your patient put you at legal risk?
This article provides some guidelines for physicians to protect themselves and their patients when seeking to communicate with patients via email. Full article: http://www.mdedge.com/currentpsychiatry/article/99934/practice-management/you-hit-send-will-e-mail-your-patient-put-you
Before you hit ‘send’: Will an e-mail to your patient put you at legal risk?
This article provides some guidelines for physicians to protect themselves and their patients when seeking to communicate with patients via email. Full article: http://www.mdedge.com/currentpsychiatry/article/99934/practice-management/you-hit-send-will-e-mail-your-patient-put-you
E-mail and the Psychiatrist-Patient Relationship
This article describes the increasing legal concerns with psychiatrists responding to patient emails or unsolicited emails. Although communicating with patients via the internet can increase a physician’s liability, a majority of patients prefer physicians who agree to email-communication. Concerns include potential breaches
E-mail and the Psychiatrist-Patient Relationship
This article describes the increasing legal concerns with psychiatrists responding to patient emails or unsolicited emails. Although communicating with patients via the internet can increase a physician’s liability, a majority of patients prefer physicians who agree to email-communication. Concerns include potential breaches
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