First Aid

As a patient, you may come across various health claims, remedies, and treatments online or through word of mouth. While some of these may be helpful, others could be [...]

When you need medical care, it's important to know what type of specialist can best help you. With so many different types of doctors and other healthcare professionals, [...]

When you're admitted to a hospital, your primary focus is on recovering from your illness or injury. However, it's crucial to be aware of potential risks and take [...]

Visiting the emergency department (ED) can be a stressful and confusing experience, especially if you're not familiar with the process. As an emergency medicine doctor, [...]

When you're facing a medical issue that needs attention quickly, it's important to know your options for urgent care. In the past, your choices were limited to [...]

As a patient, you have the right to obtain copies of your medical records from doctors, hospitals, and health insurance plans. While this information is legally yours to [...]

Every day, new medical research findings are published, often with conflicting results. One day, eggs are good for your heart, and the next, they're not. It can be [...]

Imagine if your doctor could keep an eye on your health every moment of the day, even when you're not in the office. Thanks to advances in medical technology, that day [...]

When you go to the hospital for surgery, testing, or an outpatient procedure, it's crucial to take steps to protect yourself from potential health risks. [...]

Medical errors are unfortunately very common in healthcare. A study published in the British Medical Journal estimated that communication breakdowns, diagnostic errors, poor [...]