Electronic health records (EHRs) were supposed to transform patient care. To some extent, they have – but not always been for the better. While EHRs have streamlined communication between practices when they have compatible systems and made information much more...
Month: September 2024
Why a delayed cancer diagnosis can still be fatal
If your doctor misses a cancer diagnosis entirely, you know that it can have a serious impact on your life. You’re not going to get the treatment that you need. The cancer could become fatal, all because your doctor didn’t identify it correctly. But there are other...
Overworked doctors may not give patients the attention they need
Patients rely on medical professionals for everything from diagnosis to treatment recommendations. There needs to be honest communication and trust for the relationship to function properly. Patients often approach healthcare relationships with the idea that a doctor...
