What Do We Need to Know About Telemedicine?
What exactly is telemedicine? As the word implies, it combines technology with medicine: it “enables practitioners to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients remotely using the latest telecommunications technology.” Then and Now Although the concept of telemedicine may seem thoroughly modern, its roots go back generations. In 1924, a magazine called Radio News featured a cover […]
Cutting Costs in Healthcare Is a Bad Idea
Everyone wants to save money. In healthcare, that translates to cutting costs. Unfortunately, many cost-cutting measures are not the best thing for patients or care providers. There’s much more to this equation than the bottom line. What NOT to do A recent article in Harvard Business Review noted that many attempts to cut healthcare costs […]
Why Everyone Needs to Know About Prescription Drug Safety
Prescription drugs are prescribed by a doctor, so they’re always safe, right? Wrong. Prescription drugs can be abused, too, and the statistics are grim. Each day, 44 people in the United States die from an overdose of prescription painkillers. One out of four teens knows a friend who abuses medicines to get high. Every day, […]
The Latest Trends in Sterilization Technology
Technology in hospitals and medical offices is constantly evolving. Robotic surgery has replaced traditional surgical methods in some cases. Digital thermometers have replaced old-fashioned mercury thermometers. This technology has extended to sterilizing instruments, as well. Why is this important? There are guidelines in place for the level of sterility necessary for medical instruments. Sterility assurance […]
Become a More Productive Physical Therapist
Imagine a scenario in which a patient goes to the doctor for back problems. “Surgery is one option,” the doctor declares. As the patient winces, the doctor continues, “But I think we should try physical therapy first.” The patient sighs with relief. Physical therapy can be an excellent option for many people – and not […]
Networking in Healthcare – What You Need to Know
Networking comes easily to some people. They can exchange business cards with ease, make new contacts at any type of event, and build a professional network without a second thought. For other people, networking is not so easy. The good news is that this skill can be learned and perfected over time. Networking 101 For […]