Patients who had had consultations with a pulmonary medicine or infectious disease specialist and who were suspected of having developed HAP according to the above criteria while receiving immunosuppressive therapy were included in this study.
A patient care technician is an important job in the medical profession. A technician will provide help to patients in hospitals, doctorâs offices and nursing homes. A nurse or doctor normally supervises the technician; however, the individual will spend the most time with patients.
Most employers are looking for patient care technicians who have completed formal training and have work experience. Patient care technicians spend most of their day caring for sick individuals, so they should possess good communication skills and the ability to work under stressful conditions.