The Difference Between Nephrology and Urology
Yesterday we celebrated World Kidney Day. The campaign focused on bringing awareness to the role that your kidneys play in keeping you healthy. Did you know that over 14 percent of the population deal with chronic kidney disease every day? More than 661,000 Americans have kidney failure. Of these, 468,000 individuals are on dialysis, and roughly 193,000 live with a functioning kidney transplant. Kidney-related issues are also the 9th...
How to Become an Infectious Disease Specialist
Many popular movies and TV shows depict catastrophic outbreaks of deadly diseases. Whether they deal with zombie outbreaks or something more realistic, they are still created with the intent to entertain. The audience can choose to either watch or not. But, with the spread of COVID-19, we have all now seen and experienced the real-world impact of infectious disease. As the number of cases rises, it’s no surprise that infectious...
How and Why You Should Become an Allergist
As a medical student, you likely were (or possibly are) overwhelmed by the number of specialties available to doctors. Should you become a cardiologist or maybe a hospitalist? Is maternal-fetal medicine right for you, or could it be occupational medicine? However, it is impossible to make a decision about which specialty is right for you if you have not learned about your options. Given that you’re reading this right now,...
Three Ways to Improve Patient Adherence
As a locum tenens doctor, you’re almost constantly on the move. Traveling across the country and seeing lots of different patients sometimes makes spending quality time with each of them a bit challenging. After doing your part to treat every medical condition within your power, it’s up to patients themselves to ensure they regain their health. This can mean adhering to the distinct instructions provided, taking their medication, or...
Increase Productivity as a Physician | Three Tips
Now more than ever, physicians are busier with day to day tasks but have less and less time for patients. In a study by the non-profit advocacy group, The Physician Foundation researchers found that the average physician spends at least 20 percent of their time doing uncompensated tasks. Considering that most doctors get paid based on patient productivity, it’s important to realize what time wasting activities professionals deal with....