The medical sector tends to be quite difficult to navigate for most people. The medical jargon and the overwhelming clutter of information about illnesses, symptoms, and treatments can intimidate and confuse even the bravest individual. As studies show, poor health literacy tends to diverge into poor communication and worse healthcare outcomes. But that’s not the …
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The notion of value-based care isn’t new in the medical field, but it is new in some medical setups because not everybody treats it with the same importance. The model explains how the doctor-patient interactions emphasize the need for a results-oriented vision. There is a clear shift in the medical sphere towards a value-based care …
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Optimal nutrition plays a critical role for all individuals, but especially those at later stages in life. Patients above 65 need adequate nutrition education as part of their preventive healthcare and in order to manage the impact of age-related chronic disorders. The aging process comes with a variety of physiological changes which will invariably increase …
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The pursuit of optimal patient outcomes is a fundamental goal for all physicians. However, the essence of quality care transcends the boundaries of clinical results. Patients can express dissatisfaction with their care despite achieving the desired clinical changes, while others may feel positive about their experience even when clinical goals are not fully met. This …
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Studies show that the older population is on an upward trend. At the same time, depression rates among seniors also tend to grow with time, usually sitting at 2 to 10%. In geriatric patients housed in state institutions, the numbers can reach 30%. These are concerning figures, given the impact of depression, stress, and anxiety …