Tag: family-centered care
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TALK ICU SURVEY: Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of ICU Communication in India
Understanding the TALK ICU SURVEY and its Purpose Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate care in the ICU. The TALK ICU SURVEY was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of communication among ICU trainees across India. By examining how future intensivists convey daily updates, discuss prognoses, and handle end-of-life decisions,…
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Why Liver Transplants Belong at Home in the Philippines
A milestone for Philippine healthcare In a landmark moment, The Medical City and Rizal Medical Center completed the Philippines’ first fully robotic liver transplant. A 14-month-old boy became the recipient; his mother donated the living liver segment. The operation marked a new era of local capability, showing that world-class outcomes can be achieved at home.…