Dr. Itzhak Brook found out, firsthand, the challenges some patients are faced with, during hospital stays, when he found himself on the opposite side of the spectrum, in regards to physician services. And the experience had humbled him so much that he advocates patients' rights. The article, "A Physician’s Experience as a Cancer of the Neck … [Read more...]
What Happens when Doctor Becomes Patient?
Death with Dignity or Physician-assisted Suicide?
The Death with Dignity Act is among the more controversial topics related to patient care, and after readings several articles, I have thought about how I would feel if a loved one was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and wanted to end their life with the help of a doctor. Growing up, my father always told me, "Susie I don't ever want to … [Read more...]
Electronic Medical Records Proving to be Positive for Doctors and Patients
Transitioning from physical files that house medical records to digital versions has been in the works for some time now, and today, more and more hospitals and facilities providing physician services are adhering to the change, and reaping the benefits. This technological advancement also is proving favorable in terms of patient care and patient … [Read more...]
Hospital-acquired Infections Cause Concern for Americans
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...]
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...]