Non-compliant patients have become something of an epidemic in America these days, and the medical community is devoting tons of resources to stem the tide. Are you...
First and foremost, find this out: where is the money coming from? Put another way, who owns the hospital? The answer will probably fall into one of...
Unlike much of health care in the United States, which focuses on curing disease, the role of primary care physicians (PCP) is to focus on preventive medicine,...
We've been bombarded with so much complicated and conflicting information about cholesterol that it makes the head spin. But before you throw up your...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the fastest growing occupational illness in the United States, affecting over 250,000 workers. Anyone who performs repetitive tasks with their...
Most people follow only half of their doctor’s advice. The half they don’t follow could mean the difference between a successful treatment and a...
Informed consent, a patient’s bill of rights, advance directives. . . Don’t wait until you’re sick to find out how these protections might impact...