As a doctor in private practice that has to juggle many things throughout the day, I took a step back to see how my efficiency…
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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…
This Healthchat Feature Helps Doctors Communicate During Disasters
Healthchat’s blend of synchronous and asynchronous communications (real-time video and text/video messaging) is providing doctors an easy way to help storm victims during disasters like Hurricane…
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;…
7 Ways Doctors Use Telemedicine To Benefit Seniors
According to the US Census Bureau, “In 2050, the population aged 65 and over is projected to be 83.7 million, almost double its estimated population…
How Telemedicine Benefits Health Insurance Companies
It’s projected that the global telemedicine market will be worth $113.1 billion by 2025, growing at an estimated CAGR of 18.3%. As regulations and guidelines…
6 Ways Telemedicine Benefits Offshore Workers
With the widespread adoption of mobile devices globally, along with faster wireless communications, many companies are looking for opportunities to enhance their employee benefits through…
10 Simple Ways Healthchat helps Patients
When it comes to your health, even a simple question left unanswered can create a world of distress. Healthchat gives you access to the people you trust,…