A Patient Advocate Private Case Manager acts as a support structure and may act as a liaison between a patient and their Health Care Providers. Most health care professionals see themselves as advocates for their patients, however their time and scope are limited by their job function. The independent Patient Advocate is a vital instrument [...]
We advocate for healthcare consumers in order to improve the healthcare experience of those we serve: patients, families, and other individuals. For these individuals, we believe: * in respect for their right to control their healthcare decisions * that their dignity shall never be compromised * that caring and compassion are as important as technology [...]
Do you feel you have way too much on your “plate” related to medical issues? A Private Case Manager Patient Advocate can help you sort through your medical issues. Some patients and family just can not deal with a “day at a time”, but they can deal with maybe an “hour at a time”, or [...]
Why Store Medical Records Online? Your records are SECURE and available 24/7 in Case of an Emergency. - Your full Personal Health Record account includes a free personal fax number for both inbound and outbound faxing. - Records from all
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Advantages of Online Medical Records
The Advantages of Electronic Medical Records Storing electronic medical records with an online service has several advantages over more traditional medical record keeping: If your electronic medical records are online, then you or your doctors can access them from any computer whenever you need them. Only people you authorize can see your electronic medical records [...]
GPS Shoes for Alzheimer’s Patients (WASHINGTON-AFP) – The first shoes with built-in GPS devices — to help track down dementia-suffering seniors who wander off and get lost — are set to hit the US market this month, the manufacturer says.
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What is HBOT? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment which enhances the body’s natural healing process by inhalation of 100% oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled. It is used for a wide variety of treatments usually as a part of an overall medical care plan. Under [...]
Private Medical Case Management is a collaborative process that facilitates recommended treatment plans to assure the appropriate medical care is provided to all types of patients whether they are currently stable and well, in the natural aging process, disabled, ill
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Cuticles are “there for a reason, like a barrier or a protection for the nail matrix,” says Richard Scher, MD, a Cornell University dermatology professor. Your cuticles are part of your skin. They sit atop your nails’ growth matrix, which is the part of your nails that grows. To keep that protection strong, follow these [...]
We advocate for healthcare consumers in order to improve the healthcare experience of those we serve: patients, families, and other individuals. For these individuals, we believe: * in respect for their right to control their healthcare decisions * that their
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Generic Lipitor – known as Atorvastatin Lipitor, the top-selling drug of all time, has made Pfizer more than $81 billion in sales since launching in 1997, according to IMS Health. At its peak, more than 11 million Americans took it, says Wolters Kluwer Pharma Solutions, another health-care data firm. Yet once the drug’s patent runs [...]
Cuticles are “there for a reason, like a barrier or a protection for the nail matrix,” says Richard Scher, MD, a Cornell University dermatology professor. Your cuticles are part of your skin. They sit atop your nails’ growth matrix, which is the part of your nails that grows. To keep that protection strong, follow these [...]
Mother’s Day Crafts for the Generations to Do Together
Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity for generations of the family to get together and spend quality time enjoying each other’s company, and participating in activities that everyone can do it together. Being a caregiver for your aging mother is a chance for you to honor the contribution that she made to your life, and [...]
Primary Care Doctor Shortage in San Luis Obispo
Trying to make an appointment with a primary care doctor in San Luis Obispo county continues to be problematic. There seems to be a reason for that. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there’s a critical shortage of primary care physicians on the Central Coast. And the problem is projected to get a [...]
A new study suggests that a polyclonal antibody that blocks follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in mice without ovaries might offer a more effective way to prevent or arrest osteoporosis than currently available treatments. The study used a mouse model of menopause to show that an injection of a polyclonal antipeptide antibody enhances bone regeneration by simultaneously [...]
New House Call Doctor in San Luis Obispo Minke WinklerPrins MD
Minke WinklerPrins MD is now making house calls in the city of San Luis Obispo to patients established with the practice. Call now for more information. 805-457-1906 Dr. WinklerPrins will coordinate patient-centered care, provide support for family and caregivers, and form a team with patient, family, physician and care coordinator. Physician services include: Making house [...]
Avoid the Flu with Handwashing
Wash Your Hands Keeping hands clean is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Handwashing is easy to do and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of many types of infection and illness in all settings—from your home and workplace to child care facilities [...]