Medical Malpractice

The care of the person with a thyroid disorder in today's healthcare environment is inefficient at best and is worthy of malpractice at its worst.Let me explain.The vast majority of thyroid problems are underproduction of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland.It is estimated that approximately 1 in 10 people you meet has a low functioning thyroid...

All dental care is cosmetic to a certain extent. There are different levels of cosmetic in the dental procedures. If you are looking for low cost cosmetic dental care - then a dental university would give you very good results.Remember that having dental insurance doesn't mean that the cosmetic dental work has no fee. Insurance is liking having...

Most people these days go to chiropractors first before seeing their doctors and the reasons are obvious. Chiropractics offers practical solutions to common ailments, especially those related to neck and back pains. Of course, medical doctors will be the ultimate authority when it comes to health treatments but some people have been very comfortable...

Is Having a Professional Coach a Solution to Optimizing your Practice's Performance? "What do you do?"The proverbial question we get asked day in and day out by strangers, acquaintances, family, and friends. We are conditioned to answer with our current job or career.Thanks to an anticipated, planned for and welcomed career change, my new answer...

Cellulite formation is something that people do not want to have. Aside from the fact that it makes the skin look awful, it can also cause an irreversible defacement on the surface. However, there are some helpful and natural means that supports in preventing and alleviating cellulite.There are a lot of ways to remove cellulite from the body....

Throughout Southern California and especially in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles people are inundated with advertisements about plastic surgery. Some ads depict a plastic surgeon as the "Top" or "Best Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills or Los Angeles". Others promote "safe Liposuction" or the newest laser that can give you phenomenal esthetic results...

Each year hospitals end up killing twice as many people than automobiles, some 90,000 deaths in the United States. It is not from malpractice, it is due to infections. Hospital infections affect over 2 million patients every year. Scientists are working to prevent these infections one of the newest innovations is silver nano-particles. Microscopic...

Millions of people turn to chiropractors each year for alleviation of pain and other health related problems. Even though the field of chiropractic care has been around for more than a century, there are many people who have never been to a chiropractor or do not understand what a chiropractor can do for them.Here are some answers to the most...

How we diagnose diabetes in today's world is not an easy answer. The medical literature is dominated by studies looking for cutoff points. Over 120 systolic and you've got high blood pressure. Over 30 BMI and you're obese. Over 126 fasting blood sugar and you're diabetic. Cholesterol over 75 and you're on statins (ok..so maybe it's 200, but I'm...

What we call health care is a bad deal for the consumer. The name alone is a lie. It should be called "sickness care" or even "sickness facilitation " because, for those who are covered, it tricks them into placing the responsibility for their health on their doctor. This is a big mistake.We are each individually in charge of our own health. How...

If you should befall something is tragic as a birth injury in your family then it is imperative that you know a competent birth injury lawyer. No one could ever imagine the trauma and heartache a person goes through when dealing with an issue like this, and so having information in regard to birth injury lawyers is not easy to find in many cases....

Few situations have a greater potential for problems as when dealing with money and relatives. If you've ever had a child ask you for a loan or a distant relative request money to start a business, then you know just how touchy these situations can be. Here are some real-life situations, along with some simple steps to help you safely navigate...

Choosing the right form for your business has a wide array of effects, including but not limited to: what you can treat as deductible expenses how you file tax returns whether you are legally responsible for mistakes made by someone else how insulated your personal assets are from business liabilities People often do business as a sole proprietor...

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that afflicts the body's lymphatic system. There are two main types of this disease which are referred to as Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (which was previously called Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma), and Hodgkin Lymphoma (which was previously called Hodgkin's disease). Generally speaking, both types of Lymphoma have symptoms that...

Your vision is crucial, and it is important that you find a highly qualified and experienced LASIK surgeon that will not only deliver the best possible LASIK surgery but also minimize the risk associated with this procedure. A skilled LASIK surgeon can not only affect the degree to which your vision is corrected but also give you peace of mind...

Republicans, conservative Republicans in particular, have been notoriously resistant to the idea of universal health care coverage at least since the days of Harry Truman.But maybe it's time for the Republican Party to take another look at universal health care. A system funded and operated at the federal level could have a number of effects:·...

Media consolidation is reducing the breadth and depth of the information Americans receive about the important issues that confront us as a nation. Hard facts, in depth analysis, and first person accounts about serious matters like the Iraq War, torture, war profiteering, electronic vote tampering, health insurance cost increases, medical errors...

The cost of health insurance has rocketed over the years. Many have cited the increased the use of health care services as a reason. As a result, any form of healthcare reform must reduce spending. Some people fear that a public option run by the government would lead to rationed care and negatively impact Americans' health. However, there are...

Energy therapies and energy psychologies are blowing the doors off conventional therapies and attracting more and more attention from both the media and the public. Look for things to get rough and tough as MDs, PhDs and highly specialized practitioners attempt to preserve their turf. The healing arts are being shaken from physical therapy to...

Patient recall and the law present regulatory issues that are important for professionals. If you are subject to litigation, or if you are called as a witness, you may need to produce documentation of appointments and appointment recall information that are relevant to care and treatment of a patient.Appointment data can become critical evidence...

Health insurance company earnings were released, showing billion dollar profits by the major insurance companies. Despite these earnings, all of the insurance companies continue to increase their premiums on an annual basis. I am writing as a small business owner, health care provider, and health care consumer to describe my concerns about health...

If you are in need of a break from your medical practice, then consider different hospitalist jobs around the country. These would be ideal if a sabbatical is needed from your current work or if you are in between positions. Generally, the need for a locum tenens physician is for a limited time. It can range from a month to six months. Others...

There are many Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions available on the market today. Some are built and priced for large group practices, and others are more modest. All of the viable EHR offerings must comply with standards that the government has set for "certified" EHRs that meet meaningful use criteria and offer the capability to produce...

According to a recent news article, Big Pharma spends almost double the amount on advertising as on research and development. Of the $235.4 billion domestic sales income in 2004, 24.4% went to promotion, and a mere 13.4% went to research and development. Nevertheless, they keep coming up with more drugs - many of which require drug detox and,...