Flying to a foreign country for a vacation full of adventure is a dream come true for many Americans. For some people, the more exotic the location, the better. It’s great to see new sites, try new foods, hear new languages. Would it also be great to get a new knee while you’re away? Traveling […]
Archive | Managing Healthcare
Do You Know What Kinds of Preventive Care You Need?
Whether you are dealing with a serious health condition or consider yourself healthy, it’s very important to keep up with your doctor’s recommendations for preventive care. Do you know what kinds of preventive care you need? Are you diligent about scheduling all the necessary tests and care? If you’re like most of Americans, the answer […]
Why Isn’t Healthcare The Same for Everyone?
In last week’s post, I covered the differences in healthcare and health outcomes for people based on their gender, race, income and sexuality. Today’s post addresses the question: Why isn’t healthcare the same for everyone? It’s a complicated problem. Equality in healthcare is a complicated problem because there are many factors that influence the quality […]
Your Gender or Race Can Impact Your Healthcare. So Can Your Income or Sexuality.
Sometimes life is just not fair. People are not treated equally. You might not know it, but who you are can impact your health and your healthcare. Your gender or race can impact your healthcare. So can your income or sexuality. What’s the story? This is the first of a 2-part series on this topic. Next […]
How Can You Get the Best Healthcare? Actively Participate!
I was surprised to learn recently that a large percent of patients are “passive spectators” of their own healthcare. Passive patients rely on their doctor’s experience and knowledge – as a result they “sit back” and let the experience happen to them. When passive patients do not engage in their own healthcare, their health may […]
What’s a Health Information Exchange and How Does it Help Patients?
By zaggocare on March 5, 2018 in Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Managing Healthcare, Trends in Healthcare
Doctors need complete patient information to make informed treatment decisions. Most doctors use Electronic Health Records (EHRs) to record notes during and after appointments, and to keep digital records of patient-related care, including test results. Digital records have many advantages over paper records but are far from perfect. EHRs are time consuming for doctors and can […]
Outpatient Medical Errors: Patient Safety Concerns Are Not Only for Hospitals.
By zaggocare on February 5, 2018 in Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Managing Healthcare, Medical Errors
Do you know how to reduce your risk of medical errors at your doctor’s office? There’s been quite a bit in the news the past few years about safety in hospitals. Yet you don’t hear about the dangers patients face in doctor offices, ambulatory care centers, day surgical centers and even their homes. Do you […]
New Trends in Healthcare: Personal Tracking Devices, Digital Pills
This is the 4th and last posting in my series on new trends in healthcare. Today’s post focuses on personal tracking devices for healthcare and digital pills. To read the other posts in this series: Telehealth and medical scribes Uber vs ambulances, EMT care in your home, and tablets for hospital patients Concierge doctors and […]
New Trends in Healthcare: Uber vs Ambulance, EMT Care in Your Home, Tablets for Hospital Patients
By zaggocare on January 15, 2018 in Caregiving, Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Managing Healthcare, Trends in Healthcare
This is the 2nd post in my 4 part series on new trends in healthcare. Today’s post covers Uber instead of an ambulance, EMT care in your home, and tablets for hospital patients. To read the other posts in this series: Telehealth and medical scribes Concierge doctors and “smart” hospitals Personal tracking devices and digital pills […]
New Trends in Healthcare: Telehealth, Medical Scribes
By zaggocare on January 8, 2018 in Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Managing Healthcare, Trends in Healthcare
Healthcare, like every other industry, is always changing. What kinds of changes will we see in the coming years? Today’s post covers telehealth and medical scribes. To read the other posts in this 4-part series: Uber vs ambulances, EMT care in your home and tablets for hospital patients Concierge doctors and “smart” hospitals Personal tracking […]