As the U.S. grapples with a maternal health crisis, a new study shows more than 1 out of 8 new moms are shouted at, scolded or ignored by a healthcare provider during their deliveries.
The promise of AI is alluring but it must be integrated into the clinical landscape with great intention to avoid harming the clinician-patient relationship, further overwhelming these clinicians, and causing undue harm to patients.
HHS issued new guidance on Monday clarifying that hospitals must obtain written consent for sensitive exams, such as pelvic, breast or prostate exams – especially if patients will be under anesthesia during the exam.