It’s undeniable that physicians have to take on leadership responsibilities when it comes to guiding their team and taking proper care of patients. Unfortunately, medical school and residency do not emphasize leadership skill development. Far from it, in fact. This leads to a lack of skills and knowledge about leading a team, which translates to
The healthcare system is run like a business at this point. The fee-for-service model is ever-present in every medical institution. But is that really beneficial for the patient? No, it’s not. Instead, the Value-Base Care (VBC) system has a patient-centric approach. It also helps doctors who no longer have to care about the business aspects
There used to be a time when walk-in patients were not stigmatized or frowned upon by medical professionals. Whereas today they are called “unscheduled” patients, back then, they were affectionately welcomed and treated with kindness and respect. This changed with the emergence of urgent care facilities and the shift in the healthcare industry. Why did
Senior patients and doctors have a lot in common: Similar to how patients in some of the poorest and least-served populations feel abandoned by the healthcare system; many doctors are dealing with stress and tiredness in the wake of the epidemic and feel abandoned as well. The highest suicide rates are among medical professionals, including
Because of the widespread idea that doctors are the experts, the American healthcare system frequently gives medications and surgical procedures the highest priority. Due of the desired emotional distance between physicians and patients, this method may neglect the significance of holistic treatment, which encompasses conventional medicine, community-based, and preventative care. This can lead to the
The quality of care for older individual, who frequently have complex medical issues, can be considerably impacted by healthcare delivery paradigms. Effective primary care delivery may be hampered by the old fee-for-service (FFS) approach, in which clinicians are compensated for billable services regardless of outcomes. In “The Coming Primary Care Revolution,” a study from Harvard
Across the country, there are countless patients in their 70s or 80s who have multiple chronic conditions like COPD, congestive heart failure, and others. Many of them live on the edge and are retired, so they can’t afford more expensive healthcare. Moreover, they’ve grown to dislike and distrust the medical system because of the decades
“Scanxiety” is the phenomenon that occurs when a patient is diagnosed with cancer, and it manifests through anxiety regarding cancer scans. The fear of not knowing the results of the scan or whether they are accurate leads to intense feelings of fear and anxiety. The scans can take any form, including X-rays, MRIs, CTs, CAT
We are excited to invite you to our 3rd Annual Blue Hope Colon Cancer Awareness 5K! The funds raised from this event will benefit two of our programs, The Natalie Marc Surpris Scholarship Fund which is awarded to college students whose parent/legal guardian is battling cancer or has passed away due to cancer, and the