When Medical Assistants are Forced to do Things They Shouldn't Do
I was reading an article about NextCare Urgent Care, which is a nation-wide chain of clinics, and was deeply troubled to see what they were making their employees do.What the Medical Assistants were...
View ArticleHow to Use an Automated External Defibrillator
Have you ever been in a public area, seen the emergency boxes with pads and a machine to use in a life threatening situation and wondered if you would ever know when the right time to use that was or...
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5 Most Amazing Medical Technology Breakthroughs of 2012
The medical field has always been on the cutting edge of new technology. From microscopic implants to handheld 3-D scanners, medical breakthroughs are on the rise. Private companies, government...
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The Five Worst Health Blunders in History
If you thought hospital was one of the safest places you could be, think again. Cast your mind back and you will surely have read about at least one unbelievable medical mistake, which actually...
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First Aid During World War 1: A Fight For Progress
In honor of the 11th minute of the 11th hour on the 11th day of November 1918, we have a guest post from Time Jones about first aid during WWI.The Great War of 1914-18 is to this day remembered as a...
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How Modern Medical Equipment Helps Surgeons & Healthcare Professionals To See...
One of the biggest advances in medical science in the past 50 years has been the development of the way that we can view the human body, both inside and out.Although X rays have been around for a long...
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Medical Models Can Help Educate Patients
There are many practical uses for an anatomically correct medical model. For example, students studying various areas of medicine and physical therapy will often find a three-dimensional model of...
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Why Become a Phlebotomist?
Even with the dire conditions of the economy, you can be assured of having work as a phlebotomist. The job opportunities for this is on the up and up, as the health care industry continues to expand...
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The Future of Healthcare is All about Efficiency
When it comes to healthcare, time matters.In the most acute medical situations, easy access to medical information can literally mean the difference between life and death. For chronic health problems,...
View ArticleCountering Incurable Diseases Using Breakthrough Medical Technology
Medical science has come a long way. From Alexander Fleming’s discovery of the penicillin back in 1928, to the latest detection of the exact transformation of skin cell pigment into melanoma, a...
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Medical Assistant Resume Examples
If you're a regular visitor to this site, you may recall that last year we published some advice on resumes called "9 Steps to Write that Perfect Medical Assistant Resume". It turned out to be a very...
View ArticleRegenerative Medicine Investing: Adopting A Futuristic Medical Approach
The medical world has been experiencing rapid changes over the last few years. The doctors are now working to develop regenerative medicines in order to shape the future of medical operations....
View ArticleEarning Extra Cash By Taking Part In A Clinical Trial
Today we have a guest post from Nick Davison about medical trials in the UK - apart from the prices, the process is similar in the US.You may already be aware that clinical trials provide a great way...
View ArticleTen Things You Should Always Have In Your First Aid Kit
A first aid kit is probably one of those items that come in handy at the most unexpected of times. Creating your own first aid kit does not require expertise or immense effort. It is fairly simple and...
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Critical Safety Tips For Phlebotomy
No matter how long you have worked in the field of phlebotomy, you cannot grow negligent when it comes to following proper safety procedures. Phlebotomists routinely deal with needles, which puts them...
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Helping The Developing World To Overcome Health Problems In A Time Of Recession
Many countries have well-developed medical infrastructures. The citizens of these countries, even those that are quite impoverished, have varying amounts of access to the best medical assistance in the...
View ArticleLouisville Medical Assistant Accused of Fraudulent Prescriptions
31-year-old Shawnitria Boyer of Louisville has been accused of calling in false medical prescriptions for relatives.If this turns out to be true, and according to the report by WDRB she has admitted to...
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Maintaining Hygiene Standards: Advice For Practices
It's only right that the patients that use your practice should expect a certain level of hygiene on your premises. The fact is that people only visit a doctor's surgery or a clinic when they are...
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Hospital Safety: How Medical Centers Are Working To Cut Hospital Infections
A nosocomial infection is an infection acquired by a patient while in the hospital. Bacteria like MRSA, C. diff and staph can linger on hospital equipment and in rooms for weeks, posing a health threat...
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New Specialty Certified Medical Assistant Study Guides
Specialty Certified Medical Assistant (SCMA) is a private organization that provides additional certification to CMAs in specialty areas ranging from Cardiology to Women's Health and Family...
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