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What To Ask Your Telemedicine Vendor

Written by S.O.

Posted on October 15, 2015 at 7:30 am

vendor There are a number of options to choose from when it comes to telemedicine. Having a huge variety is a good thing, however it also makes it difficult on some people to pick the right one at times. Choosing the right vendor involves serious consideration, here are the most important aspects that you must enquire about. 1. What are the initial and maintenance costs? Ask all details of the prici .......

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Why is Patient Engagement Important for Doctors?

Written by S.O.

Posted on October 6, 2015 at 7:30 am

Patient engagement is a broad term used to define patient involvement, their level of health-related knowledge, and the quality of doctor-patient communication. Even the tools used to facilitate doctor-patient communication such as online health portals and social media are often included in this definition. Patient engagement implies that doctors adopt a patient-focused approach in their medical practices and research. From the point of view of patients, it requires that they take their doctorâ .......

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The Benefits of Neonatal Telemedicine

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Posted on October 2, 2015 at 7:30 am

The world faces immense challenges in providing quality medical services to people who live in remote locations and under-developed areas. The costs and manpower involved in setting up good hospitals in these locations is huge and unrealistic. Doctors and experts have looked to modern communication technologies for a solution to this seemingly impossible and dire issue. Fortunately, the emerging field of telemedicine answers this call. The rapid advancement of technology has made it possible to .......

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How to Heal a Fractured Bone

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Posted on September 25, 2015 at 7:30 am

Bone fractures are mainly caused by injury resulting from an accident that might include a fall, a blow, or a sports injury. These accidents exert a force on bones that can then result into cracking or breaking the bone. People expect to recuperate from bone fractures quickly. However, they should know that the healing process takes time and should not be interrupted by excessive activity, otherwise it may grow worse. To help you heal from broken bones relatively quickly, we will state a few mea .......

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Why You Should NOT Ignore Continuous Coughing

Written by S.O.

Posted on September 21, 2015 at 11:34 am

If you or someone you know is suffering from a cough, chances are it is related to a change in the weather or the seasons. Simple ailments, such as a sore throat, can also progress into a cough. But a persistent cough is one condition that needs to be addressed, as it may develop into a serious infection and cause you harm in a variety of ways. Coughing Can Cause Lifestyle Problems With a persistent cough, it can be next to impossible to even carry on a conversation. It also makes it difficult t .......

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How Telemedicine Can Reduce The Shortage Of Physicians

Written by S.O.

Posted on September 18, 2015 at 11:44 am

Those who are in the know about the healthcare industry have been hearing for some time about the shortage of physicians in the country, and the challenges that will present for an aging population. One recent article by the Annals of Family Medicine predicted that by the year 2525, America will be short up to 52,000 physicians. With the advent of the Affordable Care Act, this can only make the problem worse. There is a solution right here, right now. Telemedicine can help alleviate the shortage .......

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