According to the CDC, around 5.8 million people in the US suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias. 5.6 million are above 65 years old, no less. They also estimate that the number of Alzheimer’s patients will grow to 14 million by 2060. The truth is that dementia is one of the leading causes …
The field of social justice ensures that every individual receives equalized rights and opportunities, including health-related rights. While the US places a lot of emphasis on increasing equality through social justice, inequality is still present. Even in the health industry, health disparities exist, and our job as physicians is to avoid this as much as …
Physicians are feeling the effects of professional burnout more than ever before. Even with a dedicated team nearby to help them, physicians are still feeling alone. This is caused by a plethora of factors but the most common denominator is the shift in how healthcare works. The healthcare system has become less personal and more …
Difficult diagnoses pose a serious problem for patients because of the stress attached to them. Depending on the diagnosis, it could result in significant lifestyle changes, painful or uncomfortable treatments, and a rupture of day-to-day activities. Mortality is also something that many patients might be confronted with in some cases. Physicians should try to approach …
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Physicians have one major challenge to tackle with every patient they treat – cultural diversity. Every patient comes from a different background and will expect culturally-appropriate treatment from a doctor. Your job is to try and understand your patients’ cultural differences and deliver patient-centric services. Your relationship to your patient relies on taking that extra …
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