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Searching for Health Guidance

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Patients usually search for trusted health information but on their own terms. Examples of the available sources of health guidance or information in the world of today include: ·          Doctors/physicians ·          Online health resources ·          Pharma advertisements After introduction of online health resources, there have emerged many group websites offering reliable health information. But do you think these sites can be trusted? Learn more! Ask a Patient about Research Treatment According to mHealthSpot, patients usually research treatment information from online sources and from their doctors. After a survey conducted in 2015, about 24% of the respondents said that they use online health resources as their trusted source of information. After another survey in 2016, 29% of those surveyed said that online research was their best and trusted source of health information. Doctors are the Most Trusted Source Although online research is increasingly on us

Patient Education

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Patient education is a process where health care providers teach patients about their health to help them understand their condition in a better way. Patients can get their education in either non-health or health environments and in a non-formal or formal manner. The overall goal of giving patients health education is to help improve individual health and also enhance the performance of the healthcare industry. What are the Benefits of Patient Education? 1.        Improve patient’s understanding Getting a routing medical advice from your doctor or nurse ensures that you remain well-informed about your overall own health. Such medical advice includes: ·          Teaching them about the s ide effects of the conditions they are suffering from and how they can reduce the symptoms ·          Discuss the diagnosis of these conditions ·          Discuss about possible treatment options This level of understanding can help reduce patient’s anxiety and as well build trust betwe

Suturing Techniques - The Leading Physicians of the World

Suturing Techniques Suturing is a procedure that is used to close cutaneous wounds. The suturing techniques have remained the same for years but the suturing materials have changed. However, the primary goals of suturing have remained the same as listed below:           Main aim is to close dead space           Support and strengthen wounds until healing is complete           Reduce the risks of infection and excessive bleeding           Estimating the edges of the skin for a pleasing and functional result Choosing the best suturing technique depends on the surgeon’s suturing skills. Selection of a better suturing technique will depend on the following:           Thickness of your skin           Type and location of your wound           Degree of tension           Cosmetic results of choice In this article, suturing techniques of various types of stitches are discussed. Sometimes more than one suture technique can be needed to close your wound completely. Su