What Topics on Healthin30 Caught Your Attention?

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Social Media Networking caught your attention on Healthin30 with “3 Reasons Why Social Networking Is Not a Waste of Time for Health Professionals,” leading with 1,367 Tweets. “List of 20 Excellent Social Media Networking Resources” also is a popular post.  Other topics include:  Women and Heart Disease, Telehealth, Patients and the Doctor|Nurse Relationship.  Guest blogger, U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Andrew Baldwin, M.D., shares his insights into why he loves…

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Doctor-Nurse Relationship: How to Energize and Engage the Doctor and Nurse Team

By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Some patients struggle to communicate effectively with their doctors and some doctors and nurses find it difficult to communicate and collaborate with each other. Historically, the dynamic symbiotic relationship between doctors and nurses has been a little shaky, evidenced by the lack of engagement and respect for one another. Hospitals are chaotic and stressful.  Working in such an environment can lead to frustration and it can take a toll…

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