Overtime In Healthcare: A Danger to the Industry
A good number of healthcare professionals work in environments where one small mistake can be fatal. Coupled with the perennial lack of manpower and funding, you have an exhausted workforce in one of the most stressful industries. This has resulted in poorer...
Are Nurse Practitioners Earning the Right Numbers?
The number of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the healthcare industry are steadily growing. The specialization now caters to 760 million Americans annually. Being an NP requires years of extended study that would put their skills above those of regular nurses. As such,...
Transitional Post-Hospital Care for Elders
Elderly folk hospitalized for heart failure – the most common issue in seniors – are often diagnosed with other conditions. This specific age group has the highest rate of readmission for adults and is becoming quite a problem with the aging population in the US....
Continuity Care: Stop Changing Doctors
A common trend for patients in healthcare practice is changing doctors when they are not happy with results or are not confident in their skills. This misconception has been going on for the longest time but new research today confirms that doctors were right all...