Healthy Snacks for Busy Physicians
As a physician you’re constantly spreading the healthy diet gospel to your patients, but do you practice what you preach? We understand that you’re busy working long hours and dealing with stressful situations, but setting aside a few minutes every day to eat healthy snacks can be very beneficial to your wellbeing. Here are six ideas for healthy snacks that are incredibly easy to prepare and will keep you energized throughout your...
Pros and Cons of Medical Scribes
With all this talk about new technology and the implementation of new programs into your practice, it’s important that we don’t forget the OG of healthcare technology advancement. Medical scribes have been around for years, and they’re often a vital component of any successful practice. However, many believe that with growing implementation of EHRs (Electronic Health Records) will make medical scribes obsolete. Others argue that no...
Is Becoming a Physician Assistant Worth It?
It’s easy to feel lost as you’re working your way through medical school. With endless options when it comes to careers and specialties, it can be tough to make a final decision regarding his or her healthcare career. One of the biggest questions that many health professionals are asking themselves is, “is becoming a physician assistant worth it?” On one hand, you’ll be working closely with physicians and will make a solid wage. On...
What’s the Scoop on Patients Taking Narcotics While Breastfeeding?
When my sister’s provider handed her a bottle of opiates just after she had her son, I was shocked. I understood that she had a C-section and was in pain. However, I didn’t realize that doctors could prescribe taking narcotics while breastfeeding. As a (now former) healthcare reporter and someone who has lost many friends to the opioid epidemic, I couldn’t help but wonder… What if my sister had a history of addiction? Did they do any...
Benefits of Working in a VA
Veteran’s Day recently was celebrated, and it got many of us thinking about those working in VA hospitals and other medical facilities that help veterans. There are literally thousands of veterans that need medical treatment every single day. When it comes to healthcare positions for locum tenens, we often just think about the major healthcare facilities that are scattered throughout the U.S. However, VAs can often get overlooked...