In a story published in today's edition of Modern Healthcare, a recent poll released by Consumer Reports, proved that the public is concerned with hospital errors, and furthermore, the public is not aware of how to go about reporting such errors, should they occur to a patient or family member. More than 75-percent of 1,000 people, contacted via … [Read more...]
Hospital-acquired Infections Cause Concern for Americans
Physicians Making House Calls?
The number of medical professionals that incorporate in-home health care is currently at about 4,000 nurse practitioners, physicians and others, specializing in the medical field. And that number is said to see a possible increase, according to an article, printed in a recent edition of The Northwest Indiana Times. Such at-home visits can be … [Read more...]
Florida’s New Surgeon General Appointed
Florida Governor Rick Scott named Dr. Frank Farmer, the Florida Medical Association's former president, the Sunshine State's new Surgeon General, this past Monday. He served as President of the FMA, in 2001 and 2002, and Chairman of the Florid Board of Medicine, in 2006 and 2007. “Dr. Farmer brings an impressive track record of medical … [Read more...]
Number of Primary Care Physicians Predicted to Plummet, by 2020
The health reform, without doubt, will affect each and every one of us, at some point, or another. But that is not the only factor that will determine the future of healthcare. A key piece of the puzzle, and the media has been touching upon this more frequently, questions where the physician will fit into this varying equation. With a growing … [Read more...]
Government Advisers Take Action Against Menthol Cigarette Advertisers
Cigarette smoking increases health risks, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. Furthermore, studies have found that smoking bans in some states have shown a drop in physician services for linked diseases and smoking-related patient care needs. But menthol cigarette smokers are buying into the misleading conception … [Read more...]