Healthcare services and our daily lives
Your experience at any healthcare facility is shaped by the individuals you encounter during each office visit. From the reception staff to the clinicians themselves, every employee has a role to play in improving patient care, experience and satisfaction. When… Continue Reading
Abuse is an everyday occurrence that takes many forms; however, professionals often miss the signs. Sometimes, families or organizations make efforts to cover up abuse. Some good news is that efforts to better educate doctors about abuse are underway. As… Continue Reading
Medical costs seem to escalate every single day. Patients get slapped with huge bills at the end of their medication, and the shock in their faces can result in another illness. That’s not the only surprise, though. Medical plans also… Continue Reading
As more services take advantage of instant communication, consumers have experienced the ease of online shopping, quick access to rides in most areas, on-demand music and other useful benefits. It makes sense that the healthcare industry would also join in… Continue Reading
Prescription drugs have been a godsend of medical science, having unquestionably saved millions of lives and improved the quality of life for millions more. That is not to say they are without their problems. Prescription drug abuse is rampant in… Continue Reading
No matter how much you like your doctor, there are times you need to seek a second opinion. You deserve the best in healthcare, and that means an appropriate diagnosis with treatment that provides results. If you’re not getting better,… Continue Reading
Choosing an insurance plan can be confusing. If you had employer-provided health care and your doctor was in that plan’s network, the process was pretty simple. However, if you retire, need to change doctors or otherwise need to choose a… Continue Reading
Technological advances have made virtually every aspect of our lives easier and more efficient. Healthcare is no exception. There is a range of technological changes that have made healthcare work easier. Here are three recent changes that are helping to… Continue Reading
With so many different illnesses, it’s common for doctors to misdiagnose patients on occasion. Several conditions have similar symptoms, so physicians often must work hard to pinpoint a patient’s illness. However, patients have the right to a correct medical diagnosis.… Continue Reading
Type 2 diabetes can sneak up on you and cause serious health issues before you are diagnosed. Once you are diagnosed, you may have to play catch-up to address health problems caused by your untreated diabetes. Be sure to follow… Continue Reading
