The practice of medicine as a science has always been focused on the best treatment to cure or fix a disease, illness, or injury. However, the practice of medicine as an art and a human service is a patient-centered holistic person. We have come a long way in understanding factors that affect … [Read more...]
Things Every Good Nurse Has in Their Scrub Pockets (and a Few Things They Shouldn’t)
Getting ready for work is the same for everybody — brush your teeth and hair, put on a clean uniform, arrange your name-tag, and take a quick glance in the mirror on your way out to ensure your presence displays professionalism and expertise in your field. However, for nurses, regardless of the work … [Read more...]
Life-Changing Developments in Medical History
We may not always recognize it when we go to the doctor’s office or medical building, but medicine has come a very long way. The advances that have taken place over the centuries are practices that have led to people living longer lives, recovering from procedures more effectively, and preventing … [Read more...]