There are various reasons compounded medications are necessary: either because the patient cannot tolerate the commercially available drug or its excipients; the exact dose, strength, or route is not commercially available; or the patient may need a medication that is currently in shortage or discontinued.

On November 19, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a civil monetary action against a mental health center in California for failing to provide a patient with timely access to her medical records.

From using predictive analytics to streamlining protocols and medical record documentation, AI has the potential to expedite advancements in patient care.

A 57-year-old male patient presented to Dr. S, an otolaryngologist, complaining of throat pain. Physical examination revealed swollen, reddening, nontender tonsils.

Incident reporting and tracking are important elements of healthcare that enhance patient safety and quality of care.