We’re all accustomed to seeing our doctors use their computer or tablet during appointments and in the hospital since electronic health records (EHRs) are widely used. Can you trust electronic health records? Is the information in EHRs accurate? Do EHRs add to doctor stress, potentially impacting care? Although there are clear advantages of EHRs, there […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
Why do Patients Fall in Hospitals?
Watching someone fall in a comedy can be funny. Falling yourself is rarely funny and is often scary. Unfortunately, patient falls in hospitals are common and dangerous. In fact, experts estimate that each year, 700,000 – 1,000,000 people in the US fall in the hospital. Research shows that 30% – 50% of falls in hospitals […]
How to Help Seniors Manage Their Healthcare
Managing an illness or injury is tricky in the best of circumstances. There are complicated medication routines and new terminology. You have to make treatment decisions, which can sometimes involve difficult choices. You have to coordinate your care among multiple doctors. All of these tasks must be accomplished while you are feeling ill or in […]
Smartwatches for Health Monitoring
If you don’t have a smartwatch, chances are you’ve seen them on many others. People use smartwatches for emails, texts, phone calls, weather checks, and more. And many people use them to track their fitness – counting their steps and their heart rate as they go through their days and exercise routines. However, did you […]
How to Recover Faster After Surgery
Surgery takes its toll on you physically, emotionally, and financially. On top of worrying about the actual procedure, the uncertainty regarding the recovery period and outcome can be scary. Certainly, every patient wants to recover quickly and get back to his/her life with as few complications as possible. Although hospitals take steps to help patients […]