Hospice Care is defined as a type of health care that focuses on the palliation of a terminally ill patient’s pain and symptoms and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs at the end of life. In this article, however, we want to throw out sterile definitions and take a closer look at what it… Read more »
Medical Assistant Duties in Rheumatology High quality health care does not just happen. It requires the assistance of a person who can follow the directions of a doctor or a registered nurse while also making the patient feel comfortable and assured; especially at a department that deals with movement disorders. Rheumatology is a branch of… Read more »
Medical Assistant Duties in Weight Loss Clinics Generally, Healthcare is defined by the maintenance of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment then recovery, or it means the improvement of health to cure diseases, illnesses, injuries, and other physical and mental impairments people deal with. However, a highly important and well-known branch of… Read more »
How to ACE the order of Draw Any phlebotomist who is preparing to draw someone’s blood knows the importance of the order of draw. They also know the dangerous ramifications that could adversely affect the patients’ health if the order of draw is not followed properly. What is the order of draw? Remembering the order… Read more »
What is Medical Billing and Coding? Medical billing and coding is a process of “translating” a doctor’s diagnoses to a numeric or alphanumeric code. For every injury, diagnosis, and medical procedure, there is a corresponding code. Medical billers take the information from the medical code and make a bill for the insurance company, called a claim,… Read more »