It is becoming increasingly common to check reviews online before doing anything. Whether you are shopping for a couch or a physician, you want to know what other people experienced when they made the same purchase.The healthcare industry is no stranger to online...
When to choose urgent care instead of the emergency room
When you are sick or injured, you want to feel better. Fast. While you may realize that someone else’s situation is more life-threatening, you still want to be treated quickly.For many, urgent care facilities are still a new addition to the list of medical treatment...
Whom should you choose for your birth support team?
You may have heard that it “takes a village” to raise a child, but you may be looking to add to your village even before the baby is born.The delivery room can potentially be a busy place to give birth to a baby. Between medical staff and supportive friends and...
Is an outpatient procedure always better than inpatient?
Being in the hospital can be stressful. It is difficult to sleep because staff members are checking on you and it is difficult to avoid thinking of the increasing medical bills the longer you stay.Because of the added stress, many people opt for outpatient procedures...
Why a nurse’s sleep schedule affects your care in the hospital
Spending time in the hospital can be stressful for many reasons. A person can be sick or in pain. He or she may be worried about missing work or paying for the care they need, and often, a person just misses being in their own home.One thing that you probably are not...