It’s no secret that your diet influences your financial and health status. Recently, the medical community has come to accept the importance of nutrition in the lives of patients suffering from chronic conditions. This raises the question – “What if primary care providers could offer prescriptions for fresh produce to their patients?” This would provide …
It’s not a secret that senior patients tend to either be underserved or overlooked when it comes to emergency care. Unnecessary hospitalizations are one of the main issues but not the only one. Cognitive impairment, sensory deficits, complex health histories, multiple chronic illnesses, and a lack of communication between doctors and patients account for the …
Emergency Care Is Disproportionately Less Efficient for Geriatric Patients Read More »
It’s estimated that one in two U.S. adults has a musculoskeletal condition. Orthopedic patients often suffer from chronic pain that greatly diminishes their quality of life, so many American adults seek treatment to alleviate their conditions. Unfortunately, many of them end up going under the knife when their orthopedic problems could be properly managed in …
Primary Care Providers Could Help Patients Avoid Unnecessary Musculoskeletal Surgeries Read More »
Kidney disease is a life-threatening condition that requires long-term medical supervision and management. According to the most recent numbers, 1 in 3 U.S. adults is at risk for developing kidney disease. The pervasiveness and poor management of the condition make kidney disease one of the leading causes of death nationwide. More worryingly, the number of …
The Pervasiveness and Dangers of Crash Dialysis in Renal Disease Management Read More »
As primary care physicians (PCPs), our jobs can be made easier or harder depending on several factors. Key among them is the “health literacy” level of the patient. By this, we refer to the patient’s ability to understand medical information transmitted to them. It could be information related to their medical condition, symptoms, treatments, medicine …