We love our smartphones. Probably too much. It’s hard for me to roam around my house, never mind leave, without my smartphone. We rely on them for a wide range of functions, from email and internet access to banking and restaurant reviews. But now a new era is here, and our smartphones are used as medical […]
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Is There Gender Bias in Medicine?
As much as we’d like to believe otherwise, men and women are not treated equally. According to the ACLU, “ongoing struggles include ensuring equal economic opportunities, educational equity, and an end to gender-based violence.” But did you know that women are more likely to be misdiagnosed? Or that women may not receive the most effective […]
How to Choose a Skilled Nursing Facility
In last week’s post, I discussed how to decide where a patient should recover after a hospital stay. Often patients go home after discharge, but sometimes patients need to recover in skilled nursing facilities. Today’s post covers how to choose a skilled nursing facility so you, or your loved one, can get the best care […]
Where to Recover After the Hospital?
If you (or a loved one) are preparing for a discharge from the hospital, it’s not always obvious where to go to recover. Most of us prefer to go to our own homes, with our comfortable beds, our favorite foods, and with friends and family nearby. However, that is not always an option. If you […]
Help with the Stress of Caregiving
Here’s a job listing few people would get excited about: 20-100+ hours a week with no pay. Applicant must put the needs of others above their own needs, have physical strength for heavy lifting, a strong stomach to handle bodily fluids, limited or no desire to get outside, an upbeat attitude, ability to thrive with […]
Doctor Burnout Can Impact Your Health
Do you ever wake up and feel like you absolutely do not want to get out of bed and face your job? Does your job make you feel like you can’t succeed, no matter how hard you try? These symptoms of job burnout are never pleasant and might lead you to quit your job or […]
Are Your Medical Records Accurate?
Accurate medical records are essential for receiving the best healthcare possible. Clearly, your doctor may treat you inappropriately if your records contain wrong or incomplete information. Unfortunately, health records can include mistakes about any aspect of a patient’s health and his/her medical and family history. Whether your doctors use Electronic Health Records (EHRs) or paper […]
Can You Trust Advice from Other Patients?
When we have a problem, we often ask friends and family for advice. How to fix a leak under the sink? How to get a baby to sleep? And we use Yelp and Google to read reviews on places to eat and hotels to stay in. But where should we find information and support around […]
Trustworthy Sources for Medical Information on the Internet
Would you ask a fellow shopper at the grocery store why you have pain when you breathe? Would you ask your car mechanic what kind of surgery you should have to fix a heart condition? Of course not! Although many of us seek advice from family, friends, colleagues and others we interact with, when it […]
How to Choose Between an ER, Urgent Care and Retail Clinic.
When you or a loved one is sick or injured, where should you go for medical care? Your primary care doctor? The emergency room (ER)? A retail clinic at your local pharmacy or big box store or an urgent care center? With so many options for care, it can be hard to know which is […]