As a medical student, Dr. Elizabeth Levin cried while caring for a breast cancer patient. In the process, Dr. Levin admits, she upset the patient and made a difficult situation even worse. Patients say they want doctors to show compassion, but do patients really want medical professionals to express empathy […]
600,000 Americans In “A Time to Act”, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) tells the story of what it’s like to have your heart stop functioning. Each year, approximately 600,000 Americans experience a cardiac arrest. In hospital settings, the survival rate is just 24%. In community settings, that rate falls to […]
Do medical ethics support doctor-assisted dying? Breaking the Hippocratic Oath, first do no harm, for many physicians would be impossible, but let’s take a closer look at this issue and begin a dialogue. Consider the individuals who would benefit from the assistance of their doctor, the trusted individual who has […]
Do you struggle with graphic design? Would you like to create more effective eLearning courses or online educational presentations? In Graphic Design Tips for Beginners, blogger Tim Slade describes three things that you need to know. First, use more than just one font – and select an appropriate font type. […]
Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States, and contribute to substantial increases in annual healthcare costs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 75% of HAIs occur in acute care hospital settings. HHS also reports that 25% […]
Food safety has broad implications for public health. For U.S. consumers and the food industry alike, the current outbreak of Ebola in West Africa raises numerous questions. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published Q&As that address common concerns. By reading and sharing this information, […]