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Communication Gap Among Doctors Can Harm You ZaggoCare

WEBA look at health information sharing across the world. Interestingly, results from a 2019 survey by the Commonwealth Fund show a communication gap among …

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Medical Information Online What Can You Trust

WEBDespite the vast amount of fake medical information on the internet, many people trust what they read. For instance, 86% of respondents to the 2021 AHIMA …

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Communicate Better with Doctors 10 Easy Tips ZaggoCare

WEBMake sure you know who is overseeing your, or a loved one’s, care. (A study found that only 32% of hospitalized patients could name at least one doctor …

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Pros and Cons of Telemedicine Learn More ZaggoCare

WEBImproved access to doctors, including specialists. Plain and simple – telemedicine improves access to doctors. Since there are widespread shortages of …

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Keeping Your Medical Information Organized ZaggoCare

WEBUse your notebook to take handwritten notes at every doctor’s appointment. This is critical since research shows that 40-80% of medical information provided by …

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Discrimination in Healthcare How it Can Impact You ZaggoCare

WEBDiscrimination in healthcare occurs when a provider treats others differently based on personal factors, such as age, race, ethnicity, sexuality, wealth, education and …

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Why Does The US Spend So Much On Healthcare

WEBThe US has 2.6 doctors per 1000 people compared to a mean of 3.3 per 1000. The percent of primary care doctors was similar for all countries (43%). However, …

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Patient Safety Risks What You Need to Know ZaggoCare

WEBThis post covers the following patient safety risks: Missed and delayed diagnoses. Harm from medical devices. Patient matching discrepancies in Electronic …

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Smartwatches for Health Monitoring Good Idea

WEBIn a study conducted by Stanford Medicine, researchers found that health “data from smartwatches can flag early signs of some health conditions and predict the …

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High Cost of Healthcare What is the Impact

WEBOut of pocket costs for patients continues to rise, in many cases due to the widespread use of high deductible health plans (HDHPs). A report by the Kaiser Family …

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How to Choose a Hospital What You Need to Know ZaggoCare

WEBWhenever possible, choose a hospital where doctors have experience with your health condition. Importantly, hospitals often specialize in particular areas. So, ask …

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Can Laughing Improve Your Health

WEBLaughter can improve brain health. Laughing increases your intake of oxygen-rich air and improves your circulation, which means more oxygen-rich blood …

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Hospital Fall Prevention Programs Pros and Cons ZaggoCare

WEBFalls have serious impact. A fall can devastate a patient’s health and wellbeing. Falls frequently cause serious injuries. Because 30-50% of hospital falls …

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Rudeness in Medicine. How Can This Impact You

WEBThe Impact of Rudeness in Medicine. No one likes to be spoken to rudely. It’s unpleasant and unnerving. Although rudeness can hurt our feelings, in medical settings, …

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The Benefits of Concierge Medicine Right for You

WEBThe benefits of concierge medicine would be appreciated by most, if not all, patients. Although every practice sets their own rules, many offer the following perks: …

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Four Patient Safety Hazards You Need to Know About ZaggoCare

WEBThis blog post covers 4 patient safety hazards I think all patients should know about: medication errors, misdiagnosis, infections and surgical errors. 1. …

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Smartphones as Medical Devices Are They Helpful

WEBSecondly, the devices used with smartphone apps are not as sophisticated or thorough as the tests provided by an optometrist, which can cause you to miss the early …

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Medical Errors in Outpatient Settings ZaggoCare

WEBA review of medical malpractice claims (2005 to 2009) found: 43% of the 10,739 claims paid on behalf of doctors were for incidents in outpatient settings. Of the claims for outpatient …

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