The holiday sale season is only a couple weeks away, and now is the best time to decide which phone to buy when discounts come knocking. We know everybody expects different things from their phones, so not all of the phones might be ‘best’ for everyone. You might need one as an upgrade or replacement, …
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How to keep your medical practice staff motivated
A happy and motivated staff is key for any successful medical practice. Similar to multinational corporations that give deliberate importance to human resources, ensuring staff welfare & job satisfaction has now become a norm even in the medical industry. Motivation in the right direction helps you get better output from your staff which and forms the cornerstone to your practice and …
The Triclosan controversy: An overview for doctors
Triclosan is a chlorinated organic compound known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties, and is used widely in consumer products such as soaps, detergents and toothpastes. Interestingly, it is approved and registered by the U.S Environmental and Protection Agency as a pesticide. Of late, its widespread use in consumer products has caused serious health concerns …
Ebola update: The latest on the lethal bug
Ebola derives its name from the Ebola river situated near Yambuku in the Democratic Republic of Congo where the first documented Ebola cases were reported back in 1976 along with Sudan and Nzara. As of 2014, the resurgence of Ebola has caused widespread fatalities in the sub-Saharan continent with Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea being …
Top 5 Android apps for budding doctors in the Google Play Store
As an aspiring doctor, you have a lot to try to remember while studying and working in clinics. One way to keep it all together is using medical apps on your smartphone. Here is a brief overview of the top five Android apps a medical student must download from the Google Play Store: 1. Anatomy Learning – 3D …
5 things your medical clinic staff must be trained in
Your clinical staff is there to work for you and provide the best care and experience possible to your patients, and doing this effectively requires their expertise to be of par. Here are five simple yet critical things you should ensure your clinical staff is trained in: 1. Cross Train As Many Staff As Possible Your …
Medical gadget of the week: The Empatica Embrace smartwatch that detects seizures
This week we look at the smartwatch Empatica Embrace, which claims to be the first wearable that detects convulsive epileptic seizures. Smartwatches & wearables are touted to be the next big thing in healthcare, and this smartwatch takes it a notch higher. Quality The Embrace is a good-looking, fashionable accessory available in various colours & sizes, …
What are ICD-10 codes and why are they important for doctors?
The International Classification of Disease (ICD) is a standard diagnostic tool created by the World Health Organization (WHO), for monitoring the incidence and prevalence of diseases and related conditions. The ICD has diverse clinical applications, and is used not just by doctors but also by paramedic staff, insurance companies, researchers and policy makers. ICD is …
The doctor-patient relationship: How doctors can build trust
Trust takes years to build, seconds to break and forever to repair – Anonymous Trust has always been a cornerstone for effective doctor–patient relationships, as it correlates a patient’s vulnerability with the competence and intentions of the doctor. Building trust takes time and effort, but as a doctor, a strong rapport with patients will improve …
E-book: How to market your medical practice online, for free
Now that you established your medical clinic or hospital, its time to spread the word. How do you get people to know about your practice and get more patients to your clinic? Advertisting is one avenue, but why spend money on something you can get for free? By popular demand, we bring you the definitive …