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EmblemHealth Provides New Medical Manual To Help Clinicians Address Religio-Cultural Issues That Influence Health Care Decisions
To meet the needs of its diverse clinician and patient constituency, EmblemHealth announced on Friday publication of what is believed to be the first comprehensive guide to help physicians and medical professionals address the needs of patients whose health care decisions are influenced by their religious and cultural beliefs. The Medical Manual for Religio-Cultural Competency is sponsored by EmblemHealth and created by the Tanenbaum Center For Interreligious Understanding, a global leader in training health care providers to offer religiously and culturally competent care for patients of all ages and backgrounds.

New York Times Examines Debate Surrounding Use Of Experimental Treatments In Terminally Ill Patients
Some patient advocates are lobbying to legalize "compassionate use" of experimental drugs for people with terminal illnesses who have exhausted other treatments, prompting a debate about how and when to provide such patients with treatments that could prolong their lives, the New York Times reports. Most insurers do not cover unproven treatments, and physicians have concerns that using experimental treatment could give patients false hope and cause unnecessary pain. Drugmakers are concerned that if there are unfavorable outcomes from providing patients with an unproven treatment, it could hurt the drug"s chances of receiving FDA approval. At the same time, FDA does not want to grant drugs and their makers the opportunity to skip clinical trials. Currently, patients must individually apply to receive treatments through compassionate use (Harmon, New York Times, 5/17).
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Teach Your Patients About Their Medicines To Avoid Misadventure, UK
The National Prescribing Service Ltd (NPS) is urging health professionals to teach patients how to identify the active ingredient in their medicines to avoid mix ups and adverse events.
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Patients, Caregivers Can Learn To Manage Diabetes At Rite Aid Clinics June 23, 25

Select Rite Aid stores nationwide will host Diabetes Solutions Days on June 23 and 25 offering patients living with diabetes valuable health screenings and self-management solutions. Caregivers and patients alike can benefit from this free chance to get professional advice on the symptoms and treatments for diabetes as well as watching hands-on demonstrations. The free events and store locations are listed online based on zip code at http://www.riteaid.com; events run from 2 to 6 p.m., do not require an appointment and are part of Rite Aid"s year-round focus helping diabetes patients take the best care of themselves. The events include blood pressure screenings, personal pharmacist consultations and glucose meter selection and training. There also will be product coupons and samples of the latest in at-home diabetes care, and visitors can enter a raffle at each location for a $50 Rite Aid gift card. "The key to effective diabetes management is to understand the condition"s symptoms and treatments. On Diabetes Solutions Day, patients can consult with trained Rite Aid pharmacists on their diabetes symptoms and treatment regimen as well as sample the latest techniques in at-home monitoring," said Robert Thompson, Rite Aid senior vice president of pharmacy. A free 16-page Diabetes Guide, developed with the American Diabetes Association, is available in all Rite Aid stores and identifies the risk factors for pre-diabetes and diabetes. It includes important information on weight management and eating smart, featuring diabetes-friendly recipes. The guide also provides advice and safe treatment options on health conditions like gum disease, dry eyes, and wound and foot care, all of which can be especially harmful to people with diabetes if left untreated. In addition to printed materials available at the event, Rite Aid offers diabetes information online at http://www.riteaiddiabetes.com including tips on managing and living with diabetes, a section devoted to family and caregivers, a frequently asked questions section and educational articles on topics including nutrition, foot care and blood glucose monitoring. Rite Aid


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