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Legal Challenges in Precision Medicine: What Duties Arising From Genetic and Genomic Testing Does a Physician Owe to Patients?

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Precision medicine is increasingly incorporated into clinical practice via three primary data conduits: environmental, lifestyle, and genetic data. In this manuscript we take a closer look at the genetic tier of precision medicine. The volume and variety
Scott P. McGrath, Arthur E. Peabody, Derek Walton, Nephi Walton   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Early Body Mass Index z‐Score Change and Resolution of Severe Malnutrition in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in a Low‐Income Setting: A Prospective Single‐Arm Extension Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in low‐income settings are at risk of severe malnutrition, but optimal nutritional management has not been established. We evaluated an intensified ready‐to‐use therapeutic food (RUTF) regimen in children with persistent severe malnutrition after initial treatment and assessed whether early ...
Safiya Gambo, Shehu Umar Abdullahi, Hassan Adam Murtala, Halima Kabir, Khadija A. Shamsu, Sari A. Acra, Virginia A. Stallings, Mark Rodeghier, Michael R. DeBaun, Lauren J. Klein   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient safety culture measurement in general practice. Clinimetric properties of 'SCOPE' [PDF]

, 2011
Background A supportive patient safety culture is considered to be an essential condition for improving patient safety. Assessing the current safety culture in general practice may be a first step to target improvements.
van der Vooren, R.C., Cordula Wagner, Wagner, C., Dorien LM Zwart, Theo JM Verheij, Langelaan, M., Marijke M Kuyvenhoven, Langelaan Maaike, Maaike Langelaan, van de Vooren, R.C., van de Vooren Rosalinde C, Zwart Dorien LM, Vooren, R.C. van de, Kuyvenhoven, M.M., Kalkman, C.J., Verheij, T.J.M., Kuyvenhoven Marijke M, Verheij Theo JM, Zwart, D.L.M., Kalkman Cor J, Wagner Cordula, Cor J Kalkman, Verheij, Th.J.M., Rosalinde C van de Vooren   +23 more
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Central Nervous System Tumors Among Infants in Canada: A Report From CYP‐C

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) tumors in infants are rare, pose unique clinical challenges, and lack large‐scale evidence‐based data to guide management. This study seeks to describe CNS tumors in Canadian infants and to compare their outcomes with those of older children.
Samuel Sassine, Hallie Coltin, Sylvia Cheng, Lucie Lafay‐Cousin, Vanan Issai Magimairajan, Craig Erker, Stéphanie Vairy, Lynette Bowes, Adam Fleming, Donna Johnston, Sarah McKillop, Roona Sinha, Julie Bennett, Christina Coleman, Laura Wheaton, Shayna Zelcer, Samuele Renzi, Thai Hoa Tran   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Radiation Therapist profession through the lens of new technology: A practice development paper based on the ESTRO Radiation Therapist Workshops

Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
Technological advances in radiation therapy impact on the role and scope of practice of the radiation therapist. The European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) recently held two workshops on this topic and this position paper reflects the ...
Michelle Leech, Alaa Abdalqader, Sophie Alexander, Nigel Anderson, Barbara Barbosa, Dylan Callens, Victoria Chapman, Mary Coffey, Maya Cox, Ilija Curic, Jenna Dean, Elizabeth Denney, Maeve Kearney, Vincent W.S. Leung, Martina Mortsiefer, Eleftheria Nirgianaki, Justas Povilaitis, Dimitra Strikou, Kenton Thompson, Maud van den Bosch, Michael Velec, Katrina Woodford, Monica Buijs   +22 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evolving and expanding : the scope of practice of the infection control practitioner

, 2000
Infection control practitioners (ICPs) work across the full spectrum of health care settings and carry out a broad range of practice activities. Whilst several studies have reported on the role of the ICP, there has been little investigation of the scope
Gardner, Glenn, Jones, Elizabeth, Olesen, Dolly   +2 more
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Impact of Radiation Therapy on Physical and Psychosocial Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Joint Report From the Children's Oncology Group AYA and Radiation Oncology Committees

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rates of cancer among adolescents and young adults (AYA), age 15–39 years, are increasing. Consequently, radiation oncologists are treating more AYAs who have diagnoses spanning both pediatric and adult practices. Compared to pediatric and older adult patients, AYAs face a unique set of challenges.
Hesham Elhalawani, Rachel K. Peterson, Avani D. Rao, Laurie J. McKenzie, Ahmed Magdy Elmotayam, Leslie Chang, Michael Roth, Susan L. McGovern   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Competencies, Roles and Scope of Practice of Advanced Psychiatric Nursing in Indonesia

Nurse Media: Journal of Nursing, 2014
The graduate advanced psychiatric nursing (psychiatric nursing specialist) from master degree in Indonesia are about 70 nurses, 67 nurses were graduated from University of Indonesia.
Yulia Wardani
doaj   +1 more source

Scope of Practice [PDF]

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, 2013
The current economic and regulatory healthcare climate benefits from the roles described for medical laboratory scientists and technician. These roles achieve high quality, cost-effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to meet the needs of a changing healthcare environment.
openaire   +3 more sources

Social Functioning Within the First Years After Pediatric Brain Tumor Diagnosis and the Relationship With Family Psychosocial Risk

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Survivors of pediatric brain tumors (PBTs) can experience long‐term social difficulties, impacting quality of life. Beyond medical and environmental factors, family psychosocial risk may play a role in social outcomes by shaping the caregiving environment and may provide intervention options.
Renske H. Houben, Marisa H. Huisman, Martha A. Grootenhuis, Femke K. Aarsen, Marita Partanen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source