Most of their attention is directed towards language discordance and cultural differences, which can lead to biased or false conclusions. Language and culture are by no means the only factors that may act as a barrier. ... It is difficult for minorities that don't have the level of education to understand what is needed as well as immigrants who don't speak or read the language. ... One example is the This National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy. ... It is the responsibility of our doctors, nurses, surgeon etc. to communicate in plain language that patients understand. ...

• Word Count: 1994
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(Institute of Medicine of the National Academies 2010 available online) There will be no more lifespan restrictions on the dollar worth of a policy, and no irrational annual limits. ... After one year of this law being effect, all the insurers companies have to give the insured a clear cut summary of their coverage and benefits; the uniform, page is to be no longer than 4 pages, the font point no smaller than 12, they will be no fine print, and in language any typical American could understand, with any definitions that is needed. ... Base on the Institute of Medicine of the National Academie...

• Word Count: 2436
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More than 2.3 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder and 20 percent of them commit suicide according to the National Institute of Mental Health. ... Typically elements of a valid general release include: Patient's name and identifying information; Address of the health care professional or institution directed to release the information; Description of the information to be released; Identity of the party to be furnished the information; Language authorizing release of information; Signature of patient or authorized individual; and Time period for which release rema...

• Word Count: 1564
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Other barriers that can arise in partnership working: • Poor communication-use of different languages in health and social care can be a serious problem • Professional rivalry-people can make mistakes just because they want to be promoted • Cultural differences-certain practices can come against cultural habits and beliefs • Religion • Funds mismanaging Organisations also are affected by good and bad aspects of partnership working. ...

• Word Count: 2490
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• Grade Level: High School

Further, compliance with national and international health care accrediting agencies frequently requires the use of automated incident reporting programs (Brenner & Freundlich, 2006) Logs Logs consist of a series of entries in a record in a temporally linear fashion that describes all types of specified occurrences. ... Use clear language not subject to various interpretations. 3. ...

• Word Count: 1455
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate