A diagnosis of cancer comes not only with fear but uncertainty – what tests should be scheduled, what are the best treatment options and how to talk with friends and family members. That’s why the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) provides a Cancer Patient Navigation Hotline, where a patient can talk to “navigators” to… Continue reading Free Guidance from Cancer Experts
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Geriatric Emergency-Room Program Reduces Unnecessary Hospital Admissions
An emergency-room program focused on geriatric patients has sharply reduced unnecessary hospital admissions of older adults, according to a new study. The study was conducted by researchers from Northwestern University, Mount Sinai Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, all in Chicago. “With this program, we have created an otherwise non-existent safety net for this vulnerable… Continue reading Geriatric Emergency-Room Program Reduces Unnecessary Hospital Admissions