My doctor ordered blood work, biopsy without telling me the cost. Now I’m staring at a $3,100 bill — and I’m not sure if insurance will cover it all. What do I do if I ...
When you visit the doctor, you trust their expertise — and their intentions. But sometimes, a simple checkup can turn into a ...
Struggling to see a doctor, SLO County patients turn to ER, urgent care — and even Mexico
As it gets harder to see a local primary care doctor, residents are increasingly overloading facilities that aren’t meant for ...
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My experience as a caregiver at Mulago Referral Hospital
Through the pain, the struggles, and the endless waiting, I witnessed the resilience of patients, the unwavering dedication ...
Burnout shouldn’t be a given for doctors. We can do better.
It’s not a matter of personal weakness; it’s because of a system that strips away autonomy, buries doctors in bureaucracy, and prioritizes profits over patient care.
Flu sending Alabamians to emergency departments, UAB expert has advice
Alabamians who recently saw their doctor because of flu-like symptoms are not alone, as new CDC data shows more doctors’ ...
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Japa, underfunding, inefficiency undermining Nigeria’s public hospitals
Nigeria is facing a critical shortage of skilled health professionals. Public hospitals are grappling with significant challenges that affect their ability to deliver quality healthcare.
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Blood Transfusions at the Scene Save Lives. But Ambulances Are Rarely Equipped To Do Them.
More than 60,000 people bleed to death every year in the United States. Many of those deaths occur before the patient reaches a trauma center where blood transfusions can be given.