As a research scientist, I am asked what The Telltale Signs of Depression and Suicide are and befuddled, I say the usual, “search the web”! Since, I deal with diverse populations, many of the top search engines, especially health websites, are NOT always people of color’s “BFF’s”. When explaining to […]
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Alzheimer’s – Protecting Choices With Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Health Care Directives
As soon as you are about to care for an elder with Alzheimer’s you need to review your loved one’s durable power of attorney for finances and their advanced health care directives. Unfortunately, if that person is not of sound mind or body (especially if they are in middle to […]
Learn The Basics Of Binary Options Regulation
The strict regulations surrounding financial trading and investments means that using binary options for trading on the Forex are no longer a legally marketable product in the United States. This of course does not mean that the product is not any good. It is simply the result of the strict […]
HIPAA in a "Nutshell" – Guidelines for EMR and Paper Medical Records Compliance
HIPAA in a “nutshell” There are two HIPAA rules requirements; privacy (2003) and security (2005). Both rules require: -Identifying possible threats, -Assessing specific vulnerabilities, -Determining appropriate and reasonable safeguards and -Implementing the necessary defense mechanisms and policies. Using an EMR (electronic medical record) has no absolute right and wrongs in […]
Are You Coaching, Mentoring Or Training Your Employees? Distinctions New Managers Need to Know
In all my years training managers how to coach their staff, common misconceptions always arise regarding what we actually mean by coaching in a business setting. If you are planning to improve your coaching skills with your employees to help develop their potential, here’s what you need to know first. […]
Avoid the Terry Schiavo Dilemma: Make Sure Your Estate Is in Order
If you were at least somewhat aware of the world in the early 2000’s, you will probably recall the Terri Schiavo case. You’ll remember this was an ordeal about fight between a husband and the wife’s parents about who had to right to decided what should happen to Terri, who […]