Health Information Technology, Research & Reflections. Back in 2009, the U.S. federal government made a significant investment in health IT (aka health information technology as part of the so-called Stimulus Act. This investment was a major step towards modernizing the healthcare system and improving the quality of care. The government designated up to as much […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Military Personnel and Veterans. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a major mental illness affecting approximately 8% of the US population at some point in their lifetime. This statistic underscores the significant impact of PTSD on public health and the importance of understanding its prevalence and treatment. While everyone is at the […]

The Debate on Psychologists’ Prescription Privileges: Current Status, Requirements, and Implications Psychologists’ inability to prescribe medication stems from their educational background and regulatory restrictions. Unlike psychiatrists, who complete medical school and residency training, psychologists typically lack the extensive medical and pharmacological education necessary for safe medication management (Robiner et al., 2020). This limitation reflects the […]

The Impact of Healthcare Informatics on Nursing Practice Healthcare Informatics – Discussion One Discussion Board Question: Think of a typical day in your practice setting. Describe the setting and discuss how IT impacts your work in that setting. How does the need for information affect you and those around you? Also, below are two articles […]