Have you experienced damage at the arms of a physician or wellness professional? It is a sad scenario when the very individuals billed with our care in a time of need are sometimes the individuals that harm us the most. Unfortunately, this is far from an uncommon scenario. Even after years to train and learning, physicians get some things wrong. Everyone is individual, but when a physician or health expert isn't able to do their job to the...more
The absolute importance of having a reliable medical alert system in place can be understood in the context of a leading killer among the elderly: accidental elderly falls. There is a convoluted explanation why more and more elderly people seem to be dying from falls, but the understanding of many scientists and medical researchers boils down to a simple proposition: the longer we live, the frailer we get. This frailty means that one single, very...more
Many medical alerts are still analog. This means such devices are designed to work well and flawlessly with a traditional telephone system. But new digital communications technologies (such as Voice over Internet Protocol and cable-based data and phone services) are fast-replacing traditional phone lines, and pretty soon, users of analog medical alert alarms might find themselves at risk for unreliable service. How is this so?A little backgrounder first: a typical medical alert system has three parts: a wearable panic button (either worn on the wrist or around the neck), a base unit connected to a phone line, and constant 24/7 connection to the system providers response center. If some medical emergency occurs, the wearer presses the panic button, and the response center is instantly contacted through the base unit. Quick real-time communciation is therefore extremely crucial for this system to successfully protect the life of a loved one: any delay in the two-way communication between the person in distress and the response center can literally mean the difference between life and death. Here enters the little compatibility problem between analog medical alert systems and VoIP....more
Further advances in medical alert technology have enabled society to provide better, more efficient care for the elderly. While in the old days, the only viable option was to have the senior members of our family live in specialized homes to monitor their health and to ensure all their needs are well provided, these days we can afford to allow them...more
The rise of the medical care clinic, often taking patients without an appointment, has lightened the load on the nation's emergency rooms, not to mention community doctors who have found themselves booking appointments months in advance even for relatively timely health needs. If you are injured or sick, you may find yourself wondering whether one...more
When you or a family member break a bone or sprain a joint, you need fast care from a doctor. This is why you should consider visiting OrthoNow, an urgent care facility that solely treats broken bones, dislocations, sprains, and strains. You should know the basic facts about this kind of center before you go. In general, it is cheaper to go to OrthoNow rather than the emergency room when you have a medical problem involving your bones and joints. Most insurance plans are accepted, and you might have a copay depending on your coverage. However, the copay for this center is often less than it would be at the emergency room, which is how you save money. You also save on time when you get this kind of treatment. Because only certain conditions are treated here, there is typically a shorter wait time than at the ER. Treatment here is also usually available to you sooner than it would be if you were to schedule a doctor's appointment with your regular physician. This is because instead of waiting days or several hours, you should be able to be seen right away when you go to OrthoNow. Fast care is important when you are in pain, so this is a major benefit for any patient. You can rest...more
A modern wearable medical alert device usually comes as a medical alert bracelet or a medical alert necklace pendant, so the answer to the question of Where should I wear my medical alert is somewhat moot. Depending on the personal preference of the...more
An emergency medical alert is definitely helpful and could potentially save your life. But these are not always visually appealing. Some people get a little bit reluctant to get them because some models are too big to wear as a necklace pendant or...more
The feeling of complete helplessness during an emergency is a crippling thought. A simple slip-and-fall accident should never result into something much worse. A minor injury must not turn into a major medical catastrophe due to the absence of...more
In the last few years, medical tourism or health care services in India have witnessed dramatic upsurge to match global standards. People from across the globe come to the country for surgical, dental and medical care. High end technological support,...more
The Surgical instruments & tools are specifically premeditated gear or devices used with the specialists in the medicinal organization for executing explicit actions throughout surgeries or procedures. These tools and instruments have been constantly...more
Medical record keeping is very important to your own medical care as well as that of your family today and in the future. Maintaining detailed information about conditions you have experienced can help your children to get faster care should they...more