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Thursday, May 5, 2011

Children hospitalized longer when parents aren't fluent in English - FierceHealthcare

Children hospitalized for infections were more likely to spend more time in the hospital and were less likely to receive home healthcare referrals if their parents or main caregivers had difficulty speaking English, a new study reports in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.

In a nine-year study (between 2000 and 2008), nearly 1,300 children whose parents or caregivers were determined to have limited English proficiency were found to have spent at least 60 percent more time in the hospital when compared to children whose parents/caregivers spoke fluently, said study author Michael Levas, MD, and and his colleagues from Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo.

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Overall, most of the parents and caregivers observed by the researchers--nearly 97 percent--were proficient in English. The 3 percent who were not were more likely to be Latino and either uninsured or insured by Medicaid for both comparisons.

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Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Find Health Care Options - Public Information - MOHLTC

A Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic can provide ongoing care while helping promote disease prevention and healthy living. Nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat common injuries and illnesses, write some prescriptions and order blood and diagnostic tests. You can also find nurse practitioners working throughout the province in Family Health Teams and other types of clinics.

Tip : If you’re without a family doctor, try Health Care Connect. They can help you find a nurse practitioner or family doctor in your area.

Use this option

  • As an alternative to a traditional doctor’s office or walk-in clinic
  • To schedule a checkup including routine screening tests for cancer, etc
  • When you need support in managing a chronic condition

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