57 Medical Colleges in Tamil Nadu. How many government medical colleges are there? As of 21 May 2020, there are 542 medical colleges and 64 stand alone PG Institutes in India whose qualifications are recognized by the National Medical Commission. How many seats are there in government medical colleges inRead More →
Public relations (PR) is the set of techniques and strategies related to managing how information about an individual or company is disseminated to the public, and especially the media. What does Rx mean? Rx: A medical prescription. The symbol “Rx” is usually said to stand for the Latin word “recipe”Read More →
Medical Writers compile, write, and edit medical writing deliverables covering all phases of clinical research for submission to regulatory agencies. Medical Writers help write studies for submissions to the FDA. Their writing is also used in publications or medical journals, or for internal company use. How do I start aRead More →
What should be included in a medical certificate? name and address of the practitioner issuing the certificate. name of the patient. date the examination took place. degree of incapacity of the patient. date the medical practitioner considers the patient is likely to be able to return to work. Can anyRead More →
Optometrist (OD): Vision Care and Eye Care Services Optometrists take care of primary health care for the eye. After college, they spent 4 years in a professional program and got a doctor of optometry degree. Whats does OD mean? What else does OD mean? OD is short for overdose, orRead More →
Medical writing involves creating well-structured scientific documents that include clinical research documents, content for healthcare websites, health magazines, journals and news. Regulatory medical writing involves writing documents for regulatory agencies seeking approval for devices, drugs and biologics. What do medical writers write? Medical writing involves writing scientific documents of differentRead More →
Modifiers indicate that a service or procedure performed has been altered by some specific circumstance, but not changed in its definition or code. They are used to add information or change the description of service in order to improve accuracy or specificity. What is a 25 modifier used for inRead More →
In general, doctor requirements include completing a 4-year undergraduate degree program, spending 4 years in medical school, and then completing 3-7 years of residency training before becoming eligible for medical licensing. What type of doctor takes the least amount of schooling? A general practice doctor has the least amount ofRead More →
The Seven Fundamental Steps of CPR Put the heel of your dominant hand at the center of the person’s chest. Put your other hand over your dominant hand, then interlock your fingers. Start chest compressions. Open the person’s mouth. Add a rescue breath. Watch the chest fall, then do anotherRead More →
As of May 2017, the mean (average) medical secretary/medical coder salary was $35,870 per year. The median annual wage was $34,610, which means half of these workers earned less than that and half earned more. The top 10% earned over $50,340. What is the starting salary for medical coders? AccordingRead More →