A decision to have surgery should not be taken lightly; nor should the selection of a surgeon.
Archive for December, 2007
A woman languishes in a hospital delivery ward, with sensors tightly strapped to her bulging belly to monitor the heart beats of her unborn twins. Her contractions had started shortly after her sixth month of pregnancy, bringing with them every fear an expectant mother tries to keep at bay. But after 12 hours of not being able to move an inch to avoid cutting the sensors’ tenuous connection to the tiny heart beats, she could not take the pain or the fear anymore. When she pleaded with the doctor to remove the tight belt for a few moments respite, she was harshly told that her “selfishness” might jeopardize her daughters’ lives. After agonizing a while longer over the possible repercussions of her actions, the woman decided that her extreme discomfort might harm her babies even more, and she opted to have the sensors removed for brief rest breaks.
How Do I Discuss Embarrassing Things?
It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous when talking with your doctor about things like sex, drugs, eating problems, weight concerns, depression, suicidal thoughts, and even body odor. Being examined and questioned about your body can also be intimidating, Continue reading ‘Special Concerns for Teens’
Keys to Emergency Preparedness, March 11, 2003
Published by December 13th, 2007 in Emergencies. Closed
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
WASHINGTON (NNS) — The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks have prompted new emphasis on emergency planning by communities, businesses and organizations. It has even generated the establishment of a new cabinet-level department focusing on the protection of Americans against terrorist attacks.According to Rear Adm. Philip VanLandingham, director of Navy Medicine’s Office of Homeland Security, as good as federal, state, and local governments and organizations are at planning for emergencies and keeping people safe, they can’t do it alone. Continue reading ‘Keys to Emergency Preparedness, March 11, 2003′
But how can you find the doctor with the best combination of those qualities? How will you know when you’ve found her or him?
It’s an important decision, so spend some time selecting a doctor before an urgent need arrives. In this section, you’ll review several factors to consider when you review the many options. Continue reading ‘Selecting A Doctor’
View yourself and your doctor as a partnership dedicated to your health and wellness. One key is effective communication throughout every phase of your professional relationship. Continue reading ‘Communicating With Your Doctor’
Getting the Most from Your Doctor’s Appointment
Published by December 13th, 2007 in Working With Your Doctor. Closed
Medical
Doctors spend on average only a few minutes with each patient they see for routine examinations. (Of course, there is often time out of the exam room that is spent reviewing the chart and records.) The experience can be both confusing and frustrating when communication on one or both sides is lacking, particularly if you’re presented with new information to process or new instructions to follow. Continue reading ‘Getting the Most from Your Doctor’s Appointment’
You feel fine: no aches or pains, no shortness of breath, nothing out of the ordinary. So why should you see your doctor? Well, there are several reasons. A regular checkup, now being referred to as a periodic health examination (PHE), can help prevent diseases before they ever take hold or catch health problems at early stages when they’re easier to control or cure. Another great benefit of such visits is that over time you and your doctor develop a rapport and mutual trust. Continue reading ‘Check Ups’
