Overtreatment in Healthcare | How Common is It?
A doctor’s job is exceptionally difficult. They require an immense level of knowledge and skill which does not even guarantee successful outcomes for their patients. There are so many variables in complicated cases that it is often difficult to be certain. However, recent research has found that overtreatment in healthcare is far too common. This is not to say that every doctor overtreats patients or that every patient has been...
Opioid Epidemic & Overprescription
If you have lived in the United States at all over the past decade, chances are you have read about or engaged in discussions of the opioid epidemic facing the country. These chances are almost a certainty for those who work in healthcare. Whether or not you work in healthcare the numbers are striking and the stories are frightening. However, in order to make any real progress towards combating the issue, it is important to thoroughly...
Can We Generate Electricity from the Bloodstream?
The pace of technology never seems to slow, especially when it comes to advances in the field of medicine. As we move further into an age of alternative energy sources and the interfacing of biology and tech, scientists have reached an interesting crossover. Sure, we joke about how technology has become an inseparable part of our lives, but the researchers in China have brought this to a whole new, and bizarre, level. Here we’ll take...
Aptitudes Needed to Become a Doctor
It’s no secret that doctors are some of the most highly trained professionals out there — years of schooling, countless hours of advanced certifications, and even more time spent learning on the job. While entering this field is notoriously labor intensive and requires immense dedication, many may be wondering about the aptitudes needed to become a doctor. For students or even current medical professionals looking to figure which...
Why Senior Physicians Are Choosing Locum Tenens
As a seasoned veteran in the healthcare field, you might be asking yourself, “Why anyone would want to take a job usually held by the younger generation?” Locum tenens are supposed to be for those young physicians who still need to gain experience and have the willingness to travel. While this is true, it’s not always the case. In fact, many senior physicians are choosing locum tenens as they near retirement. With almost...