Category: Doctor/Patient

Doctors working in a rural setting need to be both effective and personal. They may be the only medical attention rural residents have access to. A rural health clinic doctor needs to have essential skills that will help them communicate […]

According to the United States Census, about 15 percent of the country’s population live in rural America. Surprisingly, this population is measured across nearly three-quarters of the Lower 48. So chances are, physicians and pharmacies are far and few between […]

One of the common struggles for any service who deals with the health and wellbeing of patients is the organization of pre-care forms. Before a patient can be seen by your healthcare clinic, he or she is aware they will be required […]

Chronic illness takes a heavy toll upon the lives of your patients. As a healthcare provider, your clinic bears the significant responsibility of easing your patients struggle as best you can. Even if an illness isn’t permanent, managing day-to-day activities […]

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a serious issue in the medical field. There are many rules and regulations that dictate what information can be shared for the security and safety of the patient and their information. […]

The Doctor/Patient relationship is the foundation of ethics in the medical field with focuses on trust, privacy, respect, and professionalism. This is not only to preserve the feeling of safety a patient has with his or her doctor but is […]

A rural practice may seem daunting to you as a new physician or someone going out on their own. Because rural practices serve a wider demographic, there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure your rural […]

If you’re a primary care doctor, there are some things that you just can’t handle. Or at least would rather you patient be seen by someone who has more experience in the problem area. That’s where specialists come in. And it’s […]

Although many physicians dream of working in big city hospitals after graduating from medical school, the country has its draws and so do rural medical practices. Here are some benefits those who head out of town to start their medical […]

One of the best ways to find out about your overall health is to get an annual or even quarterly checkup. Having a regular checkup is important to maintain your health especially as you get older. It’s vital to keep up with […]