Over the course of my 20 year career as a nurse, I’m amazed to see how much healthcare has changed in a relatively short space…
Author: Donna Bennett
Donna Bennett is the editor of Healthchat. She's a graduate of Florida State University with degrees in journalism and creative writing. She lives in Miami, FL and is an active writer, tennis player and speaker on the topics of telehealth, digital health and well-being.
One Nurses's Notes on the Opioid Crisis - Part 2
In the 10 to 15 years since the advent of what is now the Opioid epidemic/crisis, medical professionals have seen narcotic pain medication transform from…
One Nurses's Notes on the Opioid Crisis - Part 1
I distinctly remember the first day we were advised to start using pain as the 5th vital sign. During in-service, we were taught that pain is…
Telemedicine and Disasters
Within the last couple of months, the US and the Caribbean have been hit with several massive natural disasters. These include hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and…
Technology And Your Medical History
Years ago when I worked as a bedside nurse in a medium sized hospital, well before the advent of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Telehealth;…