Eddie Webster+FollowMagee Nurses Take a Stand for PatientsNurses at Magee-Womens Hospital are banding together to form a union, and it’s all about making sure patients get the care they deserve. They’re tired of being stretched thin and want a real say in hospital decisions—especially when it comes to safe staffing and better working conditions. After years of being told there’s no budget for more support (while execs get perks), they’re pushing back. Honestly, who wouldn’t want their nurse to have more time for them? #Safety #NurseUnion #PatientCare10Share
Jennifer Foster+FollowEver Feel Like Patients Forget We’re Human?Sometimes I feel like patients think I’m only there for them. It’s tough when they get upset if I can’t respond right away, but I’m juggling a bunch of things at once. Anyone else run into this? How do you handle it? #NurseLife #HealthcareStories #PatientCare #Health #BodyHealth00Share
HolographicHarmony+FollowAnyone Else Noticing Fewer ED Visits?I've been thinking about how our hospital's trying to get back to normal, but it feels weird. I'm seeing way fewer stroke and heart attack patients in the ED lately. Kinda makes me wonder if people are just staying home when they really shouldn't. Anyone else noticing this? Or is it just us? #HealthcareTalk #EDTrends #PatientCare #Health #BodyHealth2588Share
LunarLagoon+FollowAnyone else struggle with 'nice' patients?Ever notice how the 'nicest' patients can actually be the toughest? Sometimes, they're so polite that they won't tell you what's really wrong or if they're uncomfortable. It makes it harder to help them! I wish more people felt comfortable being honest, even if it means being a little less 'nice.' Anyone else feel this way? #HealthcareTalk #PatientCare #RealTalk #Health #BodyHealth3123Share
Andrew Hutchinson+FollowCompassion in the ER Changes EverythingTurns out, a little kindness in the ER can go a long way. New research shows that when emergency docs show real compassion, patients have better outcomes—even fewer PTSD symptoms! But here’s the wild part: there’s barely any research on this in actual ER settings. Docs are calling for more studies and better training so compassion isn’t just a nice-to-have, but a must-have. Who knew empathy could be this powerful? #Healthcare #Compassion #EmergencyMedicine #PatientCare #MentalHealth #Health214Share
edwardspeter+Follow7 Easy Ways to Make Patients Feel VIPPatient Experience Week is here, and it’s the perfect excuse to give your office some TLC! These 7 simple tweaks (think: comfy waiting areas, better check-in vibes, and more) can totally level up how patients feel the second they walk in. No fancy renovations needed—just small, thoughtful changes that show you actually care. Would you feel welcome in your own office? Time to find out! #PatientExperienceWeek #HealthcareTips #PatientCare #MedicalOffice #Wellness #Health50Share
lturner+Followhow i navigate patient beliefs as a docMed school lesson: Don't dismiss patients' alternative health beliefs! If it's harmless (like a rock under the bed) and brings comfort, why not? Placebos can be powerful. For potentially harmful therapies though, I engage in respectful conversations, explain concerns, and offer evidence-based alternatives. At the end of the day, it's about building trust while keeping patients safe. Document everything! #MedicalEthics #PatientCare #DoctorPatientRelationship115Share
Terry Brown+FollowERs Are Turning Into Chaos ZonesEver noticed how ERs feel more like makeshift field hospitals than high-tech medical centers? Turns out, it’s not just you. With hospital beds jammed, patients are getting treated in lobbies, and young doctors are missing out on real training. This “lobby medicine” isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s leading to worse care, longer waits, and totally stressed-out staff. The system’s so broken, even top docs say we’re failing both patients and future doctors. Real talk: if we don’t fix this, we’re all in trouble. #HealthcareCrisis #EmergencyRoom #MedicalTraining #HospitalLife #PatientCare #Health3729Share
james60+FollowA&E Chaos Is Becoming the New Normal?!Can you believe NHS staff are getting used to patients waiting for hours on trolleys in A&E? The new NHS England boss says poor care is becoming ‘normal’ because of funding cuts and pressure to save money. Hospitals are even thinking about cutting jobs and scaling back emergency care just to make ends meet. Over 6 million people are stuck on waiting lists! When did this become okay? We seriously need to talk about what’s happening to our healthcare. #NHS #HealthcareCrisis #AandE #UKNews #PatientCare #Health00Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowDialysis Care Linked to Insurance Type?Just learned that dialysis centers with more patients on commercial insurance have lower death rates than those with mostly Medicare patients. The catch? A Supreme Court decision could push a lot of folks from private insurance to Medicare, possibly impacting care quality. It’s wild how much the type of insurance can affect your health outcomes—makes you wonder what’ll happen if more people have to switch. Anyone else surprised by this? #Healthcare #Dialysis #InsuranceMatters #SupremeCourt #PatientCare #Health10Share
