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A (re)Visit to an Old-Fashioned Doctor

Sensible Medicine

On the other, articles will sometimes find second life on the site. 1 Being alerted to this article was a gift for several reasons. First it let me dive into the history and the work of the author, Herbert L. I read many of his essays including Hyposkillia and Medical Education on the Brink.

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The Future of Blockchain In Healthcare

Electronic Health Reporter

According to Jacob Kostecki of Blockhead Factor, blockchain makes it perfect for the recording of both research and treatment information, as well as medical histories. […]. The article The Future of Blockchain In Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The Benefits of HIPAA For Patients, Doctors, and The Healthcare Industry

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that mandates the creation of national standards to protect delicate and private patient medical history and health information from being disclosed […].

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Woman Gets “Second Chance” After Doctors Remove 100-Lb. Ovarian Cyst

Scrubs

Allison Fisher has a whole new outlook on life after undergoing one of the most shocking surgical procedures in medical history. The symptoms lasted over a year, but the 20-year-old decided to ignore the pain because she doesn’t like discussing her weight with medical professionals. “I was scared.

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How Critical Are Electronic Records for Better Healthcare Outcomes?

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. But, little have we realized the criticality of patient’s history in treatment. It is human to remember information about major healthcare incidents, but it is impossible for individuals to store every detail of medical history. And […].

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Nurse Historian/Fulbright Scholar Explores the History of Filipino-American Nurses

Minority Nurse

As a nurse historian (Capucao’s first article was published in 2019 in the Nursing History Review ), he focuses on studying the fascinating story of Filipino American nurses.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

In this article, we will delve into the life of an emergency care nurse, exploring their daily responsibilities, the challenges they face, and the rewarding aspects of their role. A nurse’s day may begin with receiving reports from the previous shift, outlining ongoing cases and prioritizing patients based on their conditions.