Posted by: admin on: August 18, 2011
Doctors can tell many tales of what they term as a difficult encounter. Just as many patients can recall doctors whom they would say are difficult to work with as well. Patients deemed difficult included those with more than five symptoms, severe symptoms or an underlying mental disorder or were less functional. These patients were […]
Posted by: admin on: August 16, 2011
NEW DELHI: What an undergraduate medical student learns in one-year compulsory internship after appearing for MBBS examination will now decide whether he or she gets permanent registration to practice. At present, students get their provisional MBBS degree after appearing for the examination at the end of four-and-a-half years. Permanent registration is given after internship. Dr […]
Posted by: admin on: August 15, 2011
The Department of Health and Human Services has released its final rule on “meaningful use” of electronic health records with the goal of making it easier for physicians to comply. But critics objected that the proposed rule was too hard for physicians to comply with and would not give them enough incentive to buy an […]
Posted by: admin on: August 9, 2011
“In India, where even prescription medicines viz anti anginals, OHA, anti hypertensive’s are lying around unprotected such a caution is badly needed.” Studies have shown that toxins found in commonly used products in your medicine cabinet and shower may expose you to harmful chemicals-including everything from over-the-counter pain relief pills to toothpaste, shampoo, and moisturizers. […]