Prospective Perfusionist Forum – September 2024
Are you interested in attending perfusion school? Have a lot of questions about perfusion school or life as a perfusionist? Want to […]
Surmounting Language Barrier in Pediatric Care
The field of online medical education frequently encounters difficulties concerning communication and understanding obstacles, especially when the language used for instruction varies from the native languages of healthcare professionals and caregivers. These hurdles in pediatric healthcare, are surmounted by utilizing generative language models to create a customized, multilingual curriculum that encompasses team training, surgical techniques, perioperative care, patient experiences, and educational materials for healthcare professionals and caregivers.
Insider Look: What the Latest Perfusion Manual Has to Offer
For most perfusionists, The Manual of Clinical Perfusion is the ultimate reference guide, helping them acquire up-to-date knowledge and practical skills vital to the clinical perfusionist role. With the 3rd Edition now available, perfusionists can expect some exciting improvements, such as updated procedures and the incorporation of the newest technologies in the perfusion profession.
The Concept of Universal Health Coverage
Universal health coverage, a concept increasing in popularity worldwide, aims to alleviate the financial burden of necessary medical services while ensuring fair access for all. Despite its admirable goal, the practical execution of this framework is filled with complexities that require careful examination.
Translational Bioethics That Aim to Improve Medical Practice
We introduce a systematic methodological approach to translational bioethics, an aspiring subfield of bioethics that aims to improve medical practice in line with ethical norms, which we refer to as "transformative medical ethics." This framework becomes crucial when there is a discrepancy between universally recognized ethical principles and their application in biomedicine and technology.
Sanibel Symposium Now Offering CEU Credits to Participants in the EU and UK
Furthering its efforts to add value internationally, Sanibel has some exciting news for participants living in the EU and UK: The EU’s European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (EBCP) and the UK’s Society of Clinical Perfusion Scientists (SCPS) will award 8 continuing education credits/points each to Sanibel Symposium attendees, whether attending virtual or in-person. We sat down with Dr. Richard Issitt, Sanibel Symposium Scientific Session Program Manager, to learn more about this program and what it means for the perfusion community.
Etiquette Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals
Etiquette refers to a set of formal rules and behavior considered sacred and acceptable. These labels have long been established conventionally and are closely followed both professionally and socially. They refer to the principles that guide us.
Globalize Higher Medical Education to Address the Post Pandemic Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted higher education, medical education, and healthcare globally. To succeed in times of uncertainty, medical schools will have to adapt to the post-COVID-19 era and renew their international activities. To make a difference in communities at the local, national, and international levels, they must strengthen their global presence.
Patient Safety through Enhanced Team Communication
Communication training among healthcare teams has been focused primarily on strategies to improve information transfer, with less attention paid to the interpersonal dynamics and emotional aspects of communication. The operating room (OR) is one of the most emotional environments in the hospital and requires excellent communication among the team.
Achieving Equity for Women in Medicine
Evidence suggests that female physicians can perform at the same level as male physicians, and that gender diversity improves organizational value and performance, but women still do not enjoy the same levels of opportunity and compensation.
Sanibel Symposium Announces Keynote Speakers and Early Bird Promo
Sanibel 2024 is poised to offer an enriching experience, highlighted by a lineup of distinguished keynote speakers who will share valuable insights and perspectives. To facilitate early participation, we are offering an Early Bird Promo, allowing attendees to secure their spots at a special rate.
The Internet of Things (IoT) and Cybersecurity Concerns in Healthcare Data Sharing
The Internet of Things (IoT) is widely appreciated in many applications, including medical monitoring and healthcare, due to its low cost and autonomous operations. However, transmitting patient data over an insecure channel can lead to security and privacy risks.