Saturday, April 20, 2024
Medical residency is a period of postgraduate training in a specialty, such as internal medicine or surgery. The purpose of the medical residency is to train new doctors who become eligible to practice medicine independently. Overview of Residency Residency is a postdoctoral training period in the medical profession. Doctors-in-training will […]
When you say medical marijuana, it’s the usual plant that “potheads” roll and smoke like a cigarette in order to get high. The difference is that, medical marijuana refers to using the whole unprocessed plant or its extracts to treat symptoms of illness and various conditions. Unfortunately, medical marijuana is […]
The Internet has made a positive impact on all our lives. What was once unthinkable is now practical and common in our everyday lives, all without stepping out of your home. Your life is precious, but the lives of your near and dear ones are more valuable – they are […]
It doesn’t matter how scrupulously you conduct your practice, it doesn’t matter how moral your approach to operations, you are very likely to encounter situations where legal ramifications of one variety or another inhibit your operations. Such obstructions could come from patients, other practices, or the government itself. If you […]
If you’re new to the healthcare industry, signing a medical contract marks the start of your career. You’re probably excited to seal the deal since the offer is good and you really need that job ASAP. However, you should always take the time to pause and read the fine print, […]
If you experience medical issues that requires immediate attention but is not life-threatening, you may wonder where to go. Your primary care physician may be the first thing that comes to mind, but you often have to wait a very long time before you are able to see them. This […]
Medical tourism can be defined as travel from one country to another for the purpose of getting medical treatment there. This has captured the attention of media and researchers in recent times. Originally, the term ‘Medical Tourism’ was coined to refer to travel from an underdeveloped country to the developed […]
The healthcare field is wide and involves many key players without whom proper medical attention cannot be given to patients. Pathology laboratories are most important to both patients and doctors since it is through their input that symptoms can be assigned proper diagnosis for curative care. It is impossible to […]
If you are willing to start a worthwhile career in healthcare, there are several options. Whenever someone thinks of choosing the medical field, he or she either thinks of being a doctor or a nurse. However, there are several other career options in the healthcare sector. Administrative jobs in medical […]
With over 4 million downloads per day and 300,000 paid downloads a day, mobile medical apps are gaining widespread attention from smartphone users all over the globe. It is estimated that the mobile health market revenue will reach $26 billion by 2017 is more and more consumers gain awareness of […]
The Journal of the American Medical Associations lists medical malpractice as third in the leading causes of death in the United States. Medical malpractice comes in right behind cancer and heart disease, and over $3 billion was paid out in 2012 alone for medical malpractice settlements. This is an average of one payout every […]
Getting into a U.S. medical school can be a nightmare. Limited admissions make acceptance rates exceptionally low. Maybe that’s why so many students choose to attend Caribbean medical schools each year. Here 10 reasons you should consider heading offshore. 1. Acceptance rates. It’s tough to get accepted in American medical […]