Rising Trend of Substance Abuse Among Older Adults: A Review Focusing on Screening and Management
Abstract There is undoubtedly an alarmingly rising trend of substance use among older adults. This has necessitated a paradigm shift…
clinical audit
Optimising the indications for biliary stent placement during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: a quality improvement initiative to enhance patient care and reduce healthcare resource utilisation
Abstract ABSTRACT: Background: A retrospective chart audit was performed to review biliary stent utilisation from January 2020 to January 2021.…
The Role of Clinical Audits in Advancing Quality and Safety in Healthcare Services: A Multiproject Analysis From a Jordanian Hospital
Abstract Introduction Clinical audits have become essential instruments for evaluating and improving the standard of patient care in healthcare services.…
The consumption of psychoactive substances among French physicians: how do they perceive the creation of a dedicated healthcare system?
Abstract Introduction: Substance use among physicians can have negative impacts on their health, quality of life, and patient care. While…
Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour of the common bile duct: a case report and literature review
Abstract Introduction: Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour (IMT) of the common bile duct (CBD) is an extremely rare low-grade malignancy with various…
Death audits and reviews for reducing maternal, perinatal and child mortality
Abstract Background: The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include reducing the global maternal mortality rate to less than 70…
Abuse of Licit and Illicit Psychoactive Substances in the Workplace: Medical, Toxicological, and Forensic Aspects
Abstract About one-third of adult life is spent in the workplace. The use of psychoactive substances is a major preventable…