Enclothed Cognition

In 2010 alone, there were an estimated 16.9 million lives lost from conditions requiring surgical care. This issue is inherently ethical, but it also has serious economic repercussions that has a huge influence on the rest of the world.

Though SMAs are not the best option for every patient, the recent adoption of the practice by major clinics shows just how progressive the physicians of today are.

Regardless of whether people are shopping for insurance through exchanges or private companies, the bottom line is that all consumers are looking for an experience that is straightforward, easy, affordable, and convenient.

We are now in the middle of 2016, so what issues do we still face and where exactly are we in addressing the issue? 

This new healthcare model will empower consumers, integrate technological advances and stand to serve the rising demand of an aging population.

The problem with these security breaches is that someone could potentially use these hacks to blackmail the patient - demanding payment for proper dispensing of medication, ultimately avoiding death.

With the new pandemic of the Zika virus and the impending commencement of the Summer 2016 Olympics in Rio, it will be interesting to see if officials respond to the findings of a new study which suggests a correlation between tourism and spread of disease. 

Whether chief resident seeking to transition into fellowship, or Head of Department seeking reduced 30-day admissions, there always exists opportunities for improvement.

Technological advancements are almost always intended to make things better or easier, and EHRs in particular were created to quicken doctor visits, reduce errors and improve patients’ care.

Though they are less prevalent than most mental illnesses, these disorders have created just as many issues for the patients, their family members and their surrounding communities.