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HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION

How to Write a Discharge Summary: Template, Example, and Checklist

A discharge summary hands a patient’s care to the next clinician. Learn what to include, step by step, with a free template and example.

Hanna Mae Rico

5 Nov 2026•5 min

PATIENT SAFETY

Look-Alike, Sound-Alike Medications: Examples, List, and How to Prevent Errors

Look-alike, sound-alike (LASA) medications cause preventable errors. See common drug pairs, what tall man lettering is, and how to prevent mix-ups.

Hanna Mae Rico

4 Nov 2026•5 min

PATIENT SAFETY

Documentation Burden: The Hidden Driver of Clinician Burnout

Documentation burden drives nurse and physician burnout. 79% of nurses lose time to unproductive charting, per a 2025 study of 80,000+ nurses.

Hanna Mae Rico

11 Aug 2026•5 min

AI IN HEALTHCARE

AI Scribes as Medical Devices: UK MHRA Guidance

New 2026 UK MHRA guidance draws a hard line: some ambient AI scribes are medical devices, and most manufacturers are closer to that line than they think.

Hanna Mae Rico

10 Aug 2026•6 min

HEALTHCARE NEWS

Canada Has Around 2,000 Active Drug Shortages Right Now, Including Chemotherapy and Insulin

Canada has 1,500-2,000 active drug shortages in 2026, including Tier 3 shortages of cyclophosphamide and porcine insulin discontinuation. What clinical teams need to know.

Andrea Albert Pravin

22 Jul 2026•4 min

PATIENT SAFETY

Alarm Fatigue Solutions: What Actually Works in 2026

Alarm fatigue solutions that cut hospital alarms by 40-60%. Covers threshold customization, tiered prioritization, and communication tools.

Hanna Mae Rico

2 Jul 2026•6 min

YOUR HEALTH

What Is Preventive Care and Why Most Patients Skip It

Preventive care includes screenings, vaccines, checkups, and counseling — and most health plans cover it at no cost. Here is what it covers and why skipping it carries real risk.

Hanna Mae Rico

17 May 2026•10 min

UNCATEGORIZED

Intraprofessional vs Interprofessional in Healthcare

Discover the differences between intraprofessional and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. Learn how each impacts patient care and team efficiency.

Hanna Mae Rico

3 Jun 2025•5 min

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