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25 Common Medical Acronyms Defined

A key focus of my blog is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). One of the most important fields in our economy is the medical field. There are many terms to know and understand in the medical field. The following contributed post is entitled, 25 Common Medical Acronyms Defined.

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There are literally thousands of acronyms used within the healthcare sector. This includes acronyms used to describe health conditions and acronyms used for various treatments and procedures.

Most of these acronyms are only useful to know if you’re a doctor or nurse. However, others are commonly used by the public and can therefore be beneficial for everyone to know the meaning of. This post delves into 25 of these common examples.

A&E

Accident & Emergency. This is the department of a hospital that deals with patients who require urgent treatment – often for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a behavioral condition present from birth that causes people to act impulsively and have trouble concentrating. ADHD can be managed through various behavioral strategies and sometimes medication. About 5% of people worldwide are believed to have ADHD.

ALS

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. ALS is a deteriorative motor neuron disease that affects the spine and brain, causing difficulty with breathing and control of arms and legs. It cannot be treated, but can be managed through medication and hydrotherapy. The ‘ice bucket challenge’ in 2014 famously helped to bring attention to this disease.

BP

Blood Pressure. The force at which your heart pumps blood around the body is often referred to as ‘BP’ by doctors and is measured with a BP monitor.

BPD

Borderline Personality Disorder. BPD is a condition that affects one’s mood – often causing people to become emotionally unstable more easily. Therapy and medication can help people manage this condition. About 1% of the population are believed to have BPD.

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD is a lung condition that causes breathing difficulties. Many people with COPD require breathing assistance equipment. While it can be hereditary, most cases of COPD are caused by smoking. Bronchitis and emphysema are both types of COPD.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. When someone has a cardiac arrest, it is recommended that someone performs CPR – which typically involves chest compressions and rescue breathing. This helps to keep the blood pumping and body oxygenated, allowing a person to be more successfully revived by a paramedic with a defibrillator.

DNR

Do Not Resuscitate. Someone who does not want to be resuscitated by CPR and defibrillation can sign a DNR order. This legally states that they do not want to be brought back to life if their heart stops beating.

DVT

Deep Vein Thrombosis. DVT is when a blood clot forms in the body – usually in the legs. It typically requires urgent treatment, which may include use of blood-thinning medication or surgery.

EMT

Emergency Medical Technician. EMTs are medical professionals who are trained to respond to emergency call-outs. They work with paramedics in ambulances (EMTs are taught basic emergency care, while paramedics are trained to provide additional procedures).

ER

Emergency Room. ER is typically used to refer to a hospital’s emergency department – sometimes instead of A&E. However, ER can also refer to individual rooms where emergency patients receive treatment.

ECG/EKG

Electrocardiogram. An ECG or EKG is a simple type of test used to record the rate and rhythm of the heart. To perform this test, a medical professional must have EKG certification.

GERD

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Sometimes referred to as acid reflux, this is a condition in which stomach acid flows up the esophagus into the mouth. It can cause nausea and damage to the throat if not treated. Medications known as proton pump inhibitors can help people manage GERD.

IBS/IBD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Disease. IBS/IBD is a dysfunction of the intestine that can lead to either diarrhea or constipation along with bloating and stomach discomfort. It is typically caused by certain triggers – which could include certain foods or stress. Avoiding these triggers and using medication can help people to manage IBS/IBD.

ICU

Intensive Care Unit. This refers to special wards where people in critical care are monitored.

IV

Intravenous. This refers to the injection of substances into the veins. Many patients have an IV tube fitted to provide fluids or medicine. IV treatment is typically quicker than providing medication or fluids orally.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This is a radiology procedure that involves taking 3D photos of a person’s internal organs using a large machine. MRI scans can be used to diagnose everything from cancer to dementia.

MS

Multiple Sclerosis. MS is a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the brain and nerves. People with MS can gradually develop mobility issues, eyesight issues and other problems caused by nerve damage. There is no treatment for MS, but it can be managed through medication and lifestyle changes.

OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD is a form of anxiety which causes people to carry out excessive rituals and routines such as constantly checking locks or washing one’s hands. It may require therapy to overcome. Over 2% of the population are believed to have OCD.

PT

Physical Therapy. This is a form of treatment used to restore movement and function after an injury or illness. It is carried out by a physical therapist at a hospital or clinic.

PTSD

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. PTSD is a form of anxiety caused by a traumatic event. Everyday reminders of this trauma can trigger anxiety attacks, flashbacks and nightmares. Therapy is typically required to overcome PTSD. 8% of women and 4% of men develop PTSD at some point in their life.

RSI

Repetitive Strain Injury. Repetitive actions can cause long-term injuries known as RSIs. Examples include carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow and runner’s knee. RSIs can be treated by taking a rest from the activity that caused them, however some may require physical therapy or even surgery.

TB

Tuberculosis. This is a bacterial disease that affects the lungs. Historically, it is one of the biggest killer diseases, however nowadays it can often be easily treated with antibiotics if caught early enough.

TMD

Temporomandibular Disorder. This condition causes pain and stiffness in the jaw. It can have many causes, but can usually be treated with painkillers and jaw relaxation measures.

UTI

Urinary Tract Infection. This is an infection of the urinary tract that typically causes pain when urinating. UTIs can often be cleared up by drinking a lot of fluids, however antibiotics may be needed in some cases.

Exploring Different Career Paths In The Medical Field

Two focuses of my blog are Career Discussions and STEM. There are many options in the medical field aside being a medical doctor. If you want to get into the field, it’s important to think about all the options. The following contributed post is entitled, Exploring Different Career Paths In The Medical Field.

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The medical field is a broad and varied industry with many career paths and opportunities. From doctors and nurses to surgeons and pharmacists, there are various options available to those looking to pursue a career in the medical field. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to switch up your current job, exploring different career paths in the medical field can help you find the path that’s right for you. With the proper education and training, you can find rewarding and fulfilling roles in the medical field that match your skills and interests. This article will explore the different career paths in the medical field and the options available to you.

Vaccine Research

Vaccine researchers study and develop new vaccines to protect against infectious diseases. They also monitor the safety and efficacy of vaccines and help make sure they’re accessible to the people who need them. Vaccine researchers work in various industries, such as government, academia, and the biopharmaceutical sector. Vaccine researchers typically need a Ph.D. in immunology, microbiology, or other related fields. A master’s degree may also be sufficient, depending on the employer and the type of work you’re doing. Most researchers work in a lab setting, conducting experiments and studying samples. There are several types of careers within the vaccine research field. For example, you could work in vaccine discovery, development, testing for Polio Eradication, regulation, or safety. Most researchers also assist with educating the public about vaccines and working with doctors and other healthcare providers to determine which vaccines are needed and how they should be administered. To help with funding, you can find many grants and donors, such as from the Dwoskin Family Foundation, to help you fund your work and find new vaccines, methods in administration, and breakthroughs you might be working on.

Cancer Researcher

Cancer researchers study cancer’s causes and developmental processes and the effectiveness of different treatments. Cancer researchers examine human and animal tissues, looking for patterns and connections that may help us understand the disease better and develop new therapies. Cancer researchers typically need a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, such as oncology, genetics, microbiology, or immunology. A master’s degree may also be sufficient, depending on the employer and the type of work you’re doing. Most researchers work in a lab setting, conducting experiments and analyzing data. Some researchers even do fieldwork, studying samples outside a lab setting. This may include examining soil, water, or air samples to see if they contain any traces of cancer-causing agents.

Lab Technician

Lab technicians help scientists conduct experiments in various settings, including university and commercial research labs. Lab technicians typically need an associate’s degree in laboratory technology. Certification programs are also available for technicians interested in advancing in their field. Lab technicians help scientists conduct experiments, maintain lab equipment, and prepare samples for analysis. They may also help with the design and implementation of experiments. Most lab technicians work in a lab setting, but some also work remotely (often via video conferencing). In a lab setting, technicians typically work with small experiments and samples. However, they may occasionally assist with large-scale experiments as well.

Cytotechnology

Cytotechnologists help diagnose and treat health issues related to the body’s cells and tissues. They’re often found in pathology labs, conducting microscopic slide tests and analyzing samples to look for signs of disease. Cytotechnologists also often assist pathologists during autopsies and other medical procedures. Cytotechnologists typically need a two-year associate’s degree in cytotechnology and certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Many employers also prefer that cytotechnologists complete continuing education courses throughout their careers. Cytotechnologists usually work in a pathology lab setting, with samples and slides to look for signs of disease. This may include preparing samples, making diagnoses, and assisting in treating diseases.

Clinical Researcher

Clinical researchers examine the effectiveness of new treatments, analyze clinical data from trials, and design protocols for drug studies. Clinical researchers are typically fully licensed medical doctors with years of experience, like Hanid Audish DO. They typically are specialists in medicine or a related field and have experience working with large-scale clinical trials and studies. Clinical researchers usually work in hospitals, research institutes, universities, or private companies. They analyze data from clinical trials, create protocols for drug development and testing, and provide advice to doctors on the best treatments for patients.

Conclusion

With the proper training and education, you can explore a career in the medical field and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. No matter which medical field you choose, there are various factors to keep in mind, such as work environment, salary, and job outlook. You may also want to consider your interests and skills to help you decide which career path is best for you.

Careful Of These Troubles Rocking The Medical Industry

Three focuses of my blog are Current Events, Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. As with every sector, the medical sector is facing its own sets of challenges. Whether you’re interacting with it as a patient, a professional, or an investor, it’s important to be aware of what’s happening. The following contributed post is entitled, Careful Of These Troubles Rocking The Medical Industry.

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Various problems are impacting businesses operating in the medical sector today. Here are some of the top concerns that you should address.

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Data Theft

First, you need to think about the problem of data theft in your medical business. Data theft has become an issue across every industry and it is rocking the medical field too. In fact, the medical industry is more exposed due to the level of personal data that is kept on patients. This leaves them vulnerable to various problems including identity fraud. One of the ways that you can avoid this situation is by making sure that you do invest in the latest technology including blockchain. Implementing blockchain tech into the medical sector is considered to be the best way to protect businesses against fraud.

Delays In Care

When it comes to offering patients the necessary care and attention they need it is essential they are not kept waiting for a long time. The issue that arises when patients have to wait weeks and even months for care is that their conditions could deteriorate quite fast. A lot of clinics and appointments had to be canceled or pushed back due to rising problems of the Covid-19 pandemic. Hospitals needed all staff on hand to deal with the outbreak so there was nobody left for the outpatients.

Cases Of Fraud

Unfortunately, cases of fraud in the US are not showing any signs of slowing down when it comes to the medical industry. For example, one of the most common types of fraud committed at the moment is Medicare fraud, which is causing countless problems throughout the medical industry. In this case, fraud is where the claimant is claiming back expenses that they are not entitled to under the medicare program.

There are many types of fraud that are used, and it’s a problem that you need to protect yourself against if you are a medical business. The best way to do this is to have a strict and rigorous system in place for every claim that comes in. It’s also best to ensure that you have a dedicated team going over claims, rather than simply relying on a program.

Loss Of Talent

Finally, the medical industry as a whole is struggling with a loss of talent right now. The reason for this is simple. Professionals such as nurses believe that they are not receiving the right level of pay that they deserve or require. Particularly as the cost of living continues to rise.

One of the ways that you can avoid this issue in your medical company is by ensuring that you are paying team members a fair wage. This will help ensure that you continue to attract more fresh talent to your company and avoid the issue of churn. Don’t forget, problems with churn can cost your company an absolute fortune if they are left to fester. Another way you can avoid this issue is by ensuring that you offer medical staff the right long term incentives.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the troubles that are rocking the medical industry right now. Take all the necessary precautions to protect your business against these issues to ensure it’s as safe as possible.

What To Do When You Are a Victim of Medical Negligence

A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. Unfortunately not every visit for medical care results in healing for the condition or sickness in question. Some end with greater illness, and in the worst case scenario injury. The following contributed post is entitled, What To Do When You Are a Victim of Medical Negligence.

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When you go into a hospital or a clinic you do not expect to be leaving the premises in an even worse state. Unfortunately however, there are occasions when doctors, nurses, surgeons or any medical staff can make a mistake, which can then end up costing you your health or leave you with an injury. Here is some advice on what to do when you find yourself in this type of scenario.

Report the Incident

As soon as you realize that you have experienced medical negligence, whether it is yourself or a member of your family then you will want to report it immediately. You can get in contact with the local state medical board to start proceedings. There are different medical boards for each state so you will want to contact the correct one in which you had the treatment and not necessarily the state you actually live in. Ideally the sooner you report it the better.

Keep Any Paper or Digital Records of Your Visit

It is a good idea if you put together all your digital and physical paperwork of your recent visit so that you can start to gather evidence together of your medical claim. The more information you have, the better it will be for your case.

Find Out What Tools Medics Are Using

You should also find out which tools your medical professionals are using. They should be providing you with those that meet basic medical and legal standards, not anything outdated.

TestDynamics points out that tools are now much more advanced than many medics realize. AI is transforming the sector in ways unimaginable just 10 years ago. As a patient, you should receive cutting-edge services to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment, but your healthcare provider may not have provided that.

Seek Legal Advice

If the medical negligence you experienced has left you with life changing problems as a result of the medical professional you saw, then it will be likely you will need advice from medical malpractice attorneys. You may find that you will need to initiate a lawsuit against the medical professional that has caused you injury or harm as a result of the treatment they have provided for you.

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Avoid Posting Content on Social Media

Although you may be tempted to post on social media about your recent medical experience, you may want to avoid writing a hostile post as this could affect your legal case. So you will want to check with your attorney whether it could be harmful to write a post about the staff or location which you visited. So try to refrain from doing so until you know further information.

Seek Alternative Medical Help

If it’s an issue that still needs to be attended to, then you are going to require a medical professional that knows what they are doing. So now you will need to seek medical care elsewhere so that you can finally resolve the issue that you went to the hospital or clinic for in the first instance. Do a bit of research and seek a better alternative by looking at their medical qualifications and checking out reviews.

Steps To Take In Case Of Medical Malpractice

A key focus of my blog is Health/Wellness. Unfortunately quality medical practices are not a given in today’s world and there are instances where there are malpractices. It’s important to know what to do should you encounter such a circumstance. The following contributed post is entitled, Steps To Take In Case Of Medical Malpractice.

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Patients who have been hurt or wounded due to inadequate medical treatment or a misdiagnosis by a healthcare professional such as a physician, nurse, technician, facility, or medical staff seek medical malpractice cases. Usually, the standard of care used to determine whether a medical professional was incompetent or failed to provide proper treatment is whether the patient would have acquired the same level of care from another healthcare professional in identical circumstances.

Get in Touch With Medical Professional Involved

Before you initiate a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must first contact the physician or healthcare specialist you work with, having a good understanding of your legal rights. Your goal is to figure out what went wrong and provide your doctor enough information to figure out if the involved healthcare professionals can fix the situation.

This provision will also prevent any losses that might emanate from filing an insufficient legal proceeding that will get defeated in the halls of justice. You must be sure of the full potential of your case before proceeding with it.

Get in Touch With the Medical Licensing Board

If engaging the medical practitioner fails to resolve the matter, you may approach the medical licensing board. Licensing boards can’t make the medical expert involved compensate you, but they can give warnings or reprimands, and they might help you figure out your next steps in the case.

Investigate the Time Remaining To File a Claim

It’s vital to know how much time you have to submit a medical malpractice lawsuit legally while deciding whether or not to do so. All civil cases, including medical malpractice cases, must be filed within a certain amount of time. You can also seek help from professionals such as this Medical Malpractice Attorney, who may advise you accordingly and help you in the process. Check your state’s statutes of limitations to ensure the deadline for submitting your claim hasn’t passed.

Acquire a Medical Assessment To Confirm Your Case Has Merit

Before filing a medical malpractice claim, an increasing number of jurisdictions require patients to obtain a “certificate of merit” to prove that the injuries they experienced were due to the negligence of a health care practitioner. You must first consult an expert, generally another physician, to file a certificate of Merit. The expert will examine your health records and declare that your injuries resulted from the initial health care provider’s deviation from recognized medical practices. The certificate of Merit, which indicates that you consulted with a healthcare professional and justified your action, will now get filed by the attorney you hired.

Think About an Out of Court Settlement

Medical malpractice claims may be time-consuming and expensive, which is why the majority of them get handled outside of court. Keep in mind, though, that if you believe you have a good case, you should ask for more significant compensation through the legal way.

While most healthcare workers strive to give all patients the best level of care, things sometimes go wrong. Suppose you or a close family member has suffered loss or injury due to inadequate medical care, misdiagnosis, lack of consent, or violation of doctor-patient confidentiality. In that case, you may be eligible for medical malpractice compensation.

Top Tips For Cutting Costs In Your Medical Practice

Two focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. A medical practice can be lucrative, but you have to know how manage costs. Managing you costs will assure that your practice stays open for years to come. The following contributed post is entitled, Top Tips For Cutting Costs In Your Medical Practice.

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2020 so far has been a tough one for the medical industry. In fact, it is fair to say it has been one of the hardest-hit industries, with staff working flat out to deal with the pandemic, but also facing an uphill struggle trying to keep themselves safe and securing appropriate PPE. Whether privately owned or state-owned, the medical industry is going to have to do all it can to claw back some much-needed cash over the next few years.

While there are obvious things you can’t cut in order to provide the very best care to your patients, there are some things you can do to cut costs and make some savings to help your medical practice get through the next few months and years.

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Think about outsourcing

More and more businesses are turning to outsourcing and that is because it is an effective and efficient business practise. Yes, it costs you money, but in the long-term, the savings it can create can be invaluable. It gives you time back to work on growing your medical practice and providing the best care to your patients and allows specialists to do the jobs to the best of their ability.

It can be difficult to know what to outsource – certain tasks are better than others. If you have a website, you might want to pass the management of it over to a web specialist who knows their stuff. Other options include your billing telehealth services, human resources and payroll.

Encourage remote working where possible

More and more medical practices have implemented remote working during the pandemic, taking video calls with patients rather than face to face interactions. It is a way of working that no one would have thought possible a few months ago in the medical industry, but many practices have found that not only is a great way of keeping staff and patients safe but is actually a really cost and time effective way of seeing patients.

Of course, not every single appointment can be done this way – there are still some people that will need to be seen, but think about whether remote working can be done as far as possible for as long as possible in your practice.

Reduce the necessities

The one thing the pandemic has done for us is to show us what is important and what isn’t. Take a look around you and think about what has remained unused or unneeded during the past few months. For example, if you have a fleet of company cars that have stayed in driveways or out in the parking lot, look at getting rid of them, or at least reducing the number of them. If those overseas business trips haven’t been missed, consider getting rid of them altogether, or streamlining the most essential ones.

The medical industry – and indeed, many other industries – are going to have a tough few years ahead of them, dealing with the economic and health fallout of the pandemic. By following these tips, you can make savings and get through it without too many problems.

4 Ways To Ensure Patient Safety In Your Medical Business

Three of the focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money, Business/Entrepreneurship and Health/Wellness. When working in patient care, you’re holding people’s lives in your hands. If and when your medical gets a reputation for being unsafe, it could be difficult to recover. The following contributed post is entitled, 4 Ways To Ensure Patient Safety In Your Medical Business.

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When you run a healthcare business, patients are literally putting their life in your hands in some cases. You have a responsibility to protect your patients, and if you don’t do that, your business is likely to fail. If patients are not safe in your practice and they experience complications with their treatment, that has a big impact on your business and you will struggle to find any new patients. If complications arise because of a mistake on your part, you could even end up in legal trouble. Patient safety should always be your first priority as a medical business, and you should do anything you can to improve it. These are some of the best ways that you can improve patient safety in your medical business.

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Work-Life Balance

Work-life balance is a big problem in most industries. People are working longer hours and increasingly taking their work home with them, and that means that a lot of people burn themselves out. It has a big impact on productivity, which is an issue for all businesses, but poor work-life balance can be dangerous in the medical industry. If you are going to keep patients safe, it’s important that you eliminate human error in your business, because that can lead to mistakes. When people are not getting enough rest, they will not have full concentration, and that can lead to some dangerous mistakes when working on patients. If you find that you are stretched, you may need to hire some more employees to ensure that people are not working long hours all the time.

Monitoring Systems

Investing in technology is vital to success in the medical business, but if you have a limited budget, you should direct it towards monitoring systems. If you invest in the right patient monitoring systems, like pulse oximeters (like these at Medtronic.com), temperature sensors, and heart rate monitors, it’s easier to manage patient care. You can monitor their condition in real time and ensure that they are seen to immediately if there is an issue.

Infection Control

Infection control is absolutely vital if you want to keep patients safe. When you have a lot of patients that are in a vulnerable state, infection can spread quickly and it can be incredibly dangerous. Basic precautions like hygiene are important, so make sure that you give your employees extensive training in this area. It’s also important that you are following proper procedure when sterilizing equipment and administering injections, so you can reduce the chance of blood infections.

Improve Communication

Miscommunication can be fatal in the healthcare business. If your employees are not communicating the needs of their patients to one another effectively, it’s so much easier for people to make mistakes and administer the wrong treatments. If symptoms are not communicated properly and records are not thorough, that could also lead to a misdiagnosis for patients. In some cases, giving the wrong treatment due to a misdiagnosis could be dangerous. That’s why it’s important that you find ways to improve communication and avoid these mistakes.

If you do not prioritize patient safety, you are putting lives at risk, so it’s important that you follow this advice and make sure that all of your patients are receiving the best possible care.

3 Medical Careers For People That Don’t Want To Be Doctors

Three of the focuses of my blog are Career Discussion, General Education and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Many individuals don’t understand the multiple career paths they can go into beside becoming a medical doctor. There are actually quite a few options for medical careers. The following contributed post is entitled, 3 Medical Careers For People That Don’t Want To Be Doctors.

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Working in the medical industry is an incredibly rewarding career choice because you get the chance to care for people and improve their lives on a daily basis. But a lot of people are put off pursuing a career in health because they think that it means having to do the training necessary to become a doctor. Some people also feel that they cannot handle the stress and long hours of being a doctor or a nurse. But those aren’t the only jobs in the medical industry, it takes a lot of different skills to keep a hospital running. There are so many great medical careers that most that you might not even know about and some of them might be perfect for you. These are the best medical careers outside of being a doctor or a nurse.

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Pharmacologist

Developing new drugs to treat patients is an incredibly important part of the medical industry. Innovations in medicine can save countless lives and the people that are pushing the research forward have a very rewarding role to play. If you have a keen interest in science and you think that you would be well suited to a research and development role, you could consider becoming a pharmacologist. You will need to get an undergraduate degree in pharmacology and possibly a graduate degree as well, so it can be difficult to move into this field in later life. But if you are willing to invest in education, this could be a great career choice for you.

Phlebotomist

Most people have never heard of a phlebotomist but it’s likely that you’ve been seen by one at some point in your life. They are the people that deal with drawing blood, usually for tests or donations. There are some people that are specifically phlebotomists while others incorporate it into a wider role, like nursing. It’s quite common for people to go through phlebotomy training and then use it as a stepping stone to other medical careers. If you think that you might like to work in the medical field but you aren’t quite sure what you want to do, this is a good place to start.

Medical Science Liaison

Medical science liaisons are a middle man between the companies that develop new technology and treatment methods, and the medical facilities that use them. The majority of medical science liaisons are people that have worked in the medical field in a different role already, so this isn’t a great choice if you’re just trying to enter the industry. They require a different set of skills to what you would find in other jobs in the medical profession. A lot of the time, being a medical science liaison is more similar to a sales job, so if you have good people skills and you like a job that gives you the chance to travel around a lot, this could be ideal for you.

You don’t have to be a doctor or a nurse to work in the medical industry, these are just some of the other amazing career choices you could consider.

Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in the Medical World

The first principle of my blog is Creating Ecosystems of Success and a key focus is Career Discussions. The medical industry is unique in that you directly affect the lives and health of people. In this regard, even the simplest error or mistake can be fatal and costly. What kinds of errors are there? The following contributed post is entitled, Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make in the Medical World.

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When you work in the big wide medical world, there isn’t much room for error. When a doctor , surgeon, researcher or nurse makes a mistake the results can be catastrophic. If you’re working in the medical industry you need to be able to minimize mistakes and keep your business running smoothly. This is not only for the sake of your patients, but your reputation will be on the line too. Every human has made a mistake at some point in their life, but it’s not often to the detriment of another life. The medical world will always be full of ups and downs, but as long as you can keep a level head, you will succeed with minimal errors.

Translation Errors

When you’re working in the medical sector you will often be faced with documentation and devices that are written in a different language. You can’t afford to look up these kind of translations on the internet so click here to find highly specialized document translation services. You can be sure that your information is specifically translated by a professional so that you minimize mistakes in your establishment.

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Misdiagnoses’

When a patient is overlooked or misdiagnosed it can put your entire career in jeopardy. Of course, this type of thing happens all the time in hospitals and surgeries, but how can it be prevented? Make sure every single person who works for you understands each protocol for diagnosing patients. If there is any dispute or ambiguity somebody senior should step in and give their opinion on the patient’s condition. When you’re more thorough in a medical environment it helps your patients to receive the best care possible.

Failing Employees

In the medical industry there will always be a handful of employees who slip through the cracks with their skill sets. You need to make sure you never allow unqualified or dangerous people into your working environment. Thorough checks should be carried out before giving anybody a job. You could even start people on a probation period if you’re unsure. Implement training programs so that every everybody always feels supported.

Missed Opportunities

There will always be new clinical trials that your establishment wants to try out. Although they can be risky when medical treatments go wrong, it is always good to give them a try whenever possible. You will never be able to enhance your knowledge if you don’t step out of your comfort zone from time to time. Assess each situation as it arises and you will always know you did your best.

Your medical business will always be your pride and joy, so don’t allow any mistakes to slip under the cracks. Put adequate training programmes in place and hire the right people for certain jobs. Whether you’re training new interns or hiring someone to translate documents, every level of the chain is extremely important. Missing out on one important stage could cost your business and reputation. Don’t leave room for errors and you will never have to worry about picking up the pieces.

4 Lessons You Can Learn From The Medical Industry

Two of the focuses of my blog are Financial Literacy/Money and Business/Entrepreneurship. In some ways the medical industry is a model of others and there is a lot that can be learned from it. It is constantly evolving and changing. The following contributed post is entitled, 4 Lessons You Can Learn From The Medical Industry.

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There are some things that we can learn from the medical industry that you might not have considered. For example, if you don’t take the time to look at this industry, you are not going to realize all the excellent ideas that they can give to other industries. The medical profession can inspire a few different lessons that we should all be taking notice of, and in this article, we are going to talk about a few of them.

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Improving Efficiency

Efficiency is what all business owners are striving for. Getting the best out of your business as quick as possible. For example, in the medical industry, they may require medical billing services to ensure that they are getting paid by insurance companies. There are companies who specialize in this area and provide the necessary service to ensure that this gets done. The same thing can be applied to other industries. There should be certain areas of business that are handled by specialists in order to ensure the smooth running of other departments. Without this, the entire system could end up folding in on itself, and this is not what business owners need.

Leaning On New Technology

Have you ever thought about what technology could benefit your business? If not, now is the time to start. Some business owners shy away from new technology as it can cost a lot of money, and it requires training staff to use the new equipment. However, if you look to the medical industry, you will see that they largely lean on new tech to develop their entire profession. This is something that your business should be doing too. You need to allow the change in order to propel your business forward and keep up with everyone else on the market.

Putting The Customer First

Have you ever been to the doctors and felt like they had something more important to think about than your care? No, and that is what your clients should feel like too. Your customers should be the most important thing in your business, as without them, there is no business. You need to remember this and always make sure that the client’s needs are being met before anything else.

Showing your customers that they are valuable to your business is one of the most important aspects of owning a business. You should always ensure that they are being put first, and not being left behind for some other purpose.

Expanding Income

If your business is currently struggling for cash, have you ever thought about getting sponsored from others in your industry? Medical businesses often get sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, and this is something that could benefit you. Find a person or a business who is willing to sponsor you and come to an agreement with them about the terms of the sponsorship.

We hope that you have found this article helpful, and understand these four lessons that you can learn from the medical industry. Take this advice, and your business is going to run better than ever!