I would like to become a medical transcriptionist because I already work in the medical field as a CNA, and feel that medical transcription at home would be a perfect way to supplement my income. I am recently divorced, with 50/50 custody of our two children. The flexibility of being able to work at home would mean I can be at home with them after school, allowing me to care for them while also allowing me to earn additional income. Their dad is...more
Coughing is the body's way of clearing air passages of foreign matter and other secretions. In people with asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diseases, this kind of "productive" cough should not be suppressed. In most cases, drinking plenty of fluids -three to four pints a day or chicken soup - is all that's required. That will help loosen phlegm. Dry coughs, mostly caused by exposure to dust and smoke, should be treated with non...more
Many people have tried to quit on their own but find that the pull back to the drug is just too extreme. You are not alone and most people who are undergoing inpatient drug treatment have come to the same conclusions. At first, it seems like the outpatient treatment works but then they are pulled back into the same destructive behaviors that lead them to the inpatient center. Not a lot of people actually have full control even after an outpatient program so the good news is there are more options available. With so many inpatient drug treatment programs, you should soon be able to find the right program to fit your needs or the needs of a loved one. Many are based on the 12-step philosophy and most inpatient centers hold their clients for up to 30 days to ensure their success. Tools are given to the addict so that when the urge to use comes up, they are more able to fight off the urge and continue their life clean. When 30 days is not enough, there are other programs that can offer a more long-term approach by giving assistance over a longer period of time. This is a good choice for a person who has tried other treatment options and just can't seem to kick their bad...more
Since medical negligence cases are often hard to win without any legal help due to the complex nature of these claims many claimants prefer hiring legal help to get maximum compensation. The following paragraphs will elaborate on a few things all claimants should know about hiring a medical negligence lawyer. Medical negligence solicitors...more
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been around for more than 2,000 years. It is one of the oldest and most reliable healing modalities in use today. It has been proven to be effective where the practices of western medicine have failed. This ancient healing therapy is largely based on the philosophical concept that our body is a small universe with...more
Professionals in the health care field are always in demand. One reason for this scenario is the aging population, especially considering the vast baby boomers generation. With so many careers available in the medical field, it may be difficult to decide which one to pursue for a career. Hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices are always in need of nurses, technicians, therapists, phlebotomists, laboratory workers, and other employees. One interesting field to study is phlebotomy. A phlebotomist may be called on to draw blood to assist nurses and doctors or perform duties such as drawing blood and preparing it for the laboratory testing in hospital settings. To become qualified and employed in this field, students receive all-around training that can include patient relations, lab procedures, patient's record documentation and other aspects of this job that are required. A phlebotomist will also be eligible to work with non-profit agencies in blood drives, and are in demand at nursing homes, federal and state government facilities, and private health care companies. As in most fields, the education level received by the employment seeker will determine their...more
Studies have shown that these basic changes are having a negative affect on our health thus leading to multiple health issues. These health issues include heart problems arising due to high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, sugar...more
Everyday activity change is generally needed in order to implement a proper diet program to everlastingly eliminate excess body weight. An effective healthy weight loss diet can be a real struggle with this eat and run society. Above...more
If you have been suffering from severe acne problems on any part of your body including your face, you may be prescribed a synthetic Vitamin A derivative called Accutane. This drug promises to relieve your acne, leaving you with smooth...more
Alternative health is based predominantly on the natural healing model which uses herbal medicine, diet therapy, orthomolecular medicine, exercise, indigenous therapies, and energy healing to promote health. Alternative therapies may also include...more
Medical uniforms just arent the way they used to be several years back. Doctors and nurses soon began to wear spiced up uniforms that were a lot more fashionable and less dull looking. You dont have to be a nurse or a doctor to wear the fashionable...more
If you automatically look to 10120 when an internist removes a tick, splinter or other foreign body from a patients foot, you could be losing almost $100 per claim. Better: You will not shortchange your doctors on foreign body removal provided you...more