A medical emergency is a sudden injury or serious illness that, if not treated right away, could cause death or serious harm to you. In case of an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. What are examples of medical emergencies? Recognizing medical emergencies Bleeding that willRead More →
Medical malpractice happens when a doctor or other medical professional injures a patient by providing negligent medical care by making an error regarding surgery, treatment, or diagnosis. Lawsuits related to this type of malpractice fall under tort reform and are typically handled by a personal injury attorney. What is theRead More →
Generally, for adults, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (tachycardia) is considered as high. Heart rate or pulse rate is the number of times your heart beats in a minute. It is a simple measure to know how much your heart works during rest or activities.Read More →
Medical Officers, often know as Chief Medical Officers, are physicians who are typically in charge at hospitals. Medical Officers serve as advisors on health issues and disease control, provide medical support, discover inconsistencies and investigate problems. What’s the difference between a medical doctor and a medical officer? Many developing countriesRead More →
Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a healthcare provider. Medical billing translates a healthcare service into a billing claim. What are the steps in medical billing? The 10 Key steps forRead More →
PHI is health information in any form, including physical records, electronic records, or spoken information. Therefore, PHI includes health records, health histories, lab test results, and medical bills. What is not considered PHI under Hipaa? PHI only relates to information on patients or health plan members. It does not includeRead More →
Other than age, left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is the most potent predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in the hypertensive population, and is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease, sudden death, heart failure and stroke. How can I lower my LVH naturally? Lifestyle and home remedies Quitting smoking. LosingRead More →
medical practitioner means a person who holds a valid registration from the Medical Council of any State or Medical Council of India or Council for Indian Medicine or for Homeopathy set up by the Government of India or a State Government and is thereby entitled to practice medicine within itsRead More →
A health problem, like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, you had before the date that new health coverage starts. Insurance companies can’t refuse to cover treatment for your pre-existing condition or charge you more. What is a pre-existing condition period? What Does Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion Period Mean? The pre-existing condition exclusionRead More →
Health-care waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms which can infect hospital patients, health workers, and the general public. Other potential infectious risks may include the spread of drug-resistant microorganisms from health facilities into the environment. Is medical waste considered hazardous waste? Medical waste is any type of waste that could potentiallyRead More →