Certainly, when we take prescription medications, we hope they will help us without harming us. But all drugs have side effects – no drug is absolutely safe. In fact, “safe” in this sense means that the benefits of the drug appear to outweigh the known risks. So, that begs the question – can you trust […]
Patient Empowerment Blog
Questions to Ask Before Surgery
Do you need surgery? Do you know what questions to ask before surgery? There’s a lot to consider, and worry about, before a surgical procedure. It’s scary to think about going under anesthesia, and it’s scary to think about a doctor cutting you open! And it’s really scary to think about the possibility of something […]
Creating Art Can Help Patients
I think it’s safe to say that most of us enjoyed creating art as children. But how many of us continue making art throughout our adult years? Looks like we should all go back to the drawing board (pun intended!). Why? Creating art can help patients in a variety of ways. How? Making visual art, […]
AI Can Improve Healthcare
AI (artificial intelligence) technology creates smart machines capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence. Simply put, with AI, computers and other machines can learn, think, make decisions, and take actions. And AI systems can store vast amounts of data. Importantly, AI can improve healthcare since it is more efficient, exponentially faster, and cheaper […]
10 Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Diagnostic Error
Certainly, it is terrible to be diagnosed with a serious illness. Even worse? Having a serious illness that doctors misdiagnose, leading to delays in treatment, and potential worsening of your health. Conversely, a misdiagnosis can lead to you receiving unneeded treatments, possibly introducing medication and treatment side effects. Fortunately, there are steps you can take […]
