Doctors are armed with a barrage of fancy fluoroscopy tables, IV bags, and other instruments that help diagnose you, but an accurate diagnosis also depends on the information you provide. When it comes to pap smears, being honest with your doctor about your sexual history can affect the course of treatment. Four out of five Americans do not provide important…
Moving patients seamlessly through check-in, to their appointment, and out again maximizes the amount of time doctors spend with patients. Eliminating clutter in the patient process can seem daunting, but here are a few helpful ways to improve patient flow and boost your time management and proficiency! Establish office goals. Increasing efficiency is a group effort, and everyone involved must…
Sharing medical test results, especially negative ones, is a sensitive process. What you are about to communicate to your patient is going to alter their life. How you provide this information plays a big role in how your patient will absorb it. Although receptionist oftentimes handles these matters over the phone, a 2015 study found that patients are dissatisfied with…
Heart disease is a general term that broadly refers to conditions affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and congenital heart defects. We can attribute many cases of heart disease to a condition called atherosclerosis; this is when plaque builds up in the artery walls and narrows the artery channel, severely impeding blood flow. Luckily, modern technology has…
From state-of-the-art echo tablesto machines that can track the movement of individual blood cells, heart disease is becoming more and more easy to diagnose early and treat. EARLY DETECTION Recent developments in understanding the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease provide doctors insight into vital tests that can delay the spread of the disease. Early detection is vital in order to prevent the disease from advancing…
The fear of receiving bad news at the doctor’s office can set people on edge, and part of a medical professional’s job is to put a patient at ease. Take some time today to learn about why patient satisfaction matters and how you can work to improve the relationship between you and your patients. WHY PATIENT SATISFACTION MATTERS With the evolution of…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths.” Heart disease is a complex illness with a myriad of symptoms—some obvious and others, not as obvious. The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body, and it is essential that you monitor patients who show…
Don’t let your patient become a statistic—understanding the complex nature of breast cancer can allow you to intervene on a patient’s behalf. We know that the chance of a woman between 30 and 34 years of age developing breast cancer over the course of a year is less than 1%. Even so, when a woman is diagnosed at a younger age (generally…
Repetitive stress injuries, or RSIs, are relatively easy to diagnose, but individuals continue to suffer unnecessarily as their strains and aches go untreated. Becoming familiar with the common types of RSIs will help you ensure your body’s optimal functioning and long-term prosperity. What is an RSI? Repetitive stress injuries are injuries sustained when one motion is carried out over long…