Many people assume that because they use the same physician that their medical records are going to be where they need them, when they need them to be there. Ideally that would be the case but it isn't always and sometimes you're going to be caught unawares and need copies of your medical records. Having a copy of your personal health records where you can find them is important.More important still, is having your personal health records where...more
Choosing the perfect caregiver for an elderly requires keen judgment. You should choose someone who possesses some good qualities. Elderly are fragile individuals that need to be cared for in the best way you can. Choose the best caregiver for your elderly!Elder Care - 3 Qualities a Caregiver Must Possess By: Elizabeth Johnson About the Author ...more
Corns and Calluses. This is caused by bones in feet rubbing against the shoe and results in rough skin. You can wear special shoes or put extra padding in your shoes to prevent this.Warts. Viruses cause these skin growths. They can generally be treated by over the counter medications. Bunions. When the joints in your big toe no longer fit together, they can become swollen and tender. Treatment can include wrapping the foot, wearing special shoes that pad or protect the tender areas from friction, surgery, or physical therapy.Ingrown Toenails. If you do not cut your toenails straight, the nail can break the skin if it grows back at an angle. This may causes bleeding and discomfort. Cutting nails regularly or removing the nail with surgery is used to treat this condition hammertoe. When the tendons that control toe movements shorten, the toe knuckle grows and pulls the toe back, causing the joint to stiffen over time and rub against the shoe. This can interfere with balance. To treat this, people can either wear socks and shoes that provide more room and comfort or get surgery if necessary.Spurs. Stress on the feet can cause calcium bumps to grow on the bones of feet. This can...more
It seems the future of healthcare is being pushed into the Personal Health Record (PHR)/Patient Portal realm fairly quickly, and why shouldn't it be? It helps patients stay engaged in their own care and become better informed. That in future will result in improving the national health.Better Understanding Patient Portal or Patient Healthcare...more
Assisted living is more of a marketing term that is getting popular with each day. It is an attempt by the in home health care industry that offers these services to bring a disparate number of service providers under one roof.Assisted Living, also called residential care, is a type of living arrangement in which personal care services such as...more
A digital personal health record (PHR) is a computer-based software application that allows you to store a variety of personal health information including illnesses, hospitalizations, encounters (i.e. visits and communications), journal information in between doctor visits, medications, allergies, immunizations, surgeries, lab results, and family history. The personal health record differs from an electronic medical record which is a similar application with much more all-encompassing features used by healthcare providers such as scheduling and insurance billing, in addition to the storage of patient health data. Owning and maintaining an up-to-date digital personal health record has many benefits and is the cornerstone of proactive healthcare involvement and better healthcare experiences.One of the chief reasons to have your health data stored electronically is it improves the quality of healthcare you receive by enabling you to be better prepared for doctor visits, equipped with the accurate and relevant information that your doctor needs to pursue an optimal treatment course. Because that vital data can then be conveyed to your doctor more efficiently, more time can be spent...more
A middle ground between independent living and nursing homes, assisted living homes aim to foster independence to residents who want to live alone, to maintain a sense of self. They offer a balance of residential living and help with...more
The recently released ANSI/HIBCC 4.0 standard, created by the Health Industry Business Communications Council provides guidance for use of item/package level data formatting for product identification plus recommends high and low frequencies for...more
When senior citizens find that they have a harder time doing daily activities and functioning in everyday life, they may consider the option of utilizing some kind of long-term care. There are many different ways that senior citizens and those...more
A time comes in the life of elders when they find it hard to convince their likes and dislikes in the younger generation. They feel dejected and frustrated. This condition has prompted the need for such a place where adults will be treated with due...more
NFC or Near Field Communication is a technology used to start radio communication between one smartphone to another or between two similar mobile devices. The communication is established by touching the devices together or by bringing them in such...more
Doctors can spend a lot of their time reviewing medical records and submitting their charts about their patients. Most doctors and hospitals have moved on to digital records and imaging to take down accurate information. An enterprise data center can...more