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Sarcastic Answers to Give Doctors

by Theophanes

I remember when I was a teenager (and even a preteen) I'd get asked the same stupid questions by my doctors no matter if I was in there for a snotty nose or a missing foot. They'd always ask if I wanted my... published 8 months ago

7 comments    health life how to

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A Nurses Prayer: Today I Will

by djtphn1

Today, I will open my eyes... Today, I will only see the truth... Today, I will take responsibility for my own actions.. Today, I will not blame... Today, I will only see what I could have done differently And... published 6 months ago

14 comments    poetry poem healing

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Savant Syndrome

by BeatsMe

Most people probably already know that the right-hemisphere of the brain is responsible for our artistic skills such as music and other forms of art, spatial skills, and what we directly perceive. The... published 5 weeks ago

4 comments    disease brain memory

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When Doctor and Nurse Are Not Enough: Patient Advocate to Protect

by pat2004

Each of us will find either a loved one or ourselves in a hospital at some point in our life. When that happens you want to now that your life depends on either you or someone dear to you being your patient advocate. published 2 weeks ago

3 comments    health family how to

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Alternative Medicine for Cancer Patients

by radoslaw

Cancer is a nasty disease and the cure is often even worse. With major courses of chemotherapy and radiation going on, many people begin to wonder if it is even worth it. For this reason, a large majority of... published 12 months ago

1 comment    health medicine cancer

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A Patient's Right To Information: Awareness is the Key!

by Shuchi Kalra

A patient’s level of awareness regarding a disease, its symptoms, and available treatment options significantly affects the quality and efficiency of treatment that a health care professional can deliver.... published 2 weeks ago

0 comments    finance information medical

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How to quit your job

by whitebleach

I would not worry about how, but why. If the quiting is due to some shortage coming from your side it is a different story; or if it is due to conditions at working place it is another story. Let us go for the... published 4 months ago

0 comments    advice careers faith

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Top Ten Ways To Pass the Time in the Emergency Room

by rodney southern

While spending close to nine hours in my local emergency room, I had plenty of time to ponder the meaning of life. Looking around me, there were a never ending stream of stories, each with drama all their... published 2 months ago

1 comment    humor funny health care

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Protect Yourself from Medical Errors

by Mystic Biscuit

No one likes to think medical errors actually happen, but sadly, they can and they do. Healthcare organizations do much to protect their patients - patient safety is the top on their list of priorities. Multidisciplinary teams of professionals work to plan care and deliver that care to patients, but a vital ingredient to the recipe for safe patient care is still missing. The most central person on any healthcare team is the patient. Patient involvement in care is vital to protecting oneself published 5 months ago

9 comments    health safety doctor

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"ONE DAY YOU WILL BE MINE"

by Rarejewel

As day's turn into months and minutes turn into hours, I sit wondering will you ever be mine I will never hurt you or make you cry When I am around you, I feel brand new What can I do to get through to you?... published 3 months ago

0 comments    love life relationships

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