Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

While the saying that health is wealth might have become a cliche, the message it sends across remains evergreen. This is why most people seek professional health care when they suspect something is wrong with their health. As they say in most life-threatening cases, early detection and diagnosis may just save your life. But what happens when health care becomes endangered due to the malpractices of medical professionals? Well, that’s what this article is all about. What Is Medical Malpractice? Medical malpractice is said to have occurred when a medical personnel causes hurt to a patient through negligence in the…

If you’ve decided to embark on a weight loss journey, you might be searching for some easy things that you can do to help you reach your goal. It’s safe to say that there is no shortage of diet information online but how much of it can you actually trust? There are countless crazy diets that claim to help you lose weight fast but a lot of them don’t work in the long-term. They involve extreme restriction or other unsustainable practices that only lead to you putting the weight back on when you’ve finished your diet. A sustainable weight loss…

Here’s what there is to know about your lip enhancement procedure Have you been longing for a juicier pout, but still curious about what to expect with lip fillers? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to answer the most common questions patients have about lip injections, so you can feel confident and at ease when and if you decide to book that pout-perfecting procedure! Question one: Am I a candidate for lip injections? Fortunately, most people looking to add more volume to their natural lips are great candidates for the procedure. Scheduling a consultation with a trusted…

Recovering from a surgery, whether elective or critical, can be a long, difficult process. Depending on the invasiveness of the procedure, it can take weeks or even months to recover. This makes after surgery care an important part of your physical wellbeing. Whether you’re expecting to go into surgery soon, helping a loved one recover, or in the recovery process yourself, here are 5 tips to help ease recovery after surgery. 1: Pay Attention to Patient Discharge Instructions After undergoing surgery, you will get discharge instructions, which you will review with your surgical team before being allowed to go home.…

Communication is critical for success in every industry, but in healthcare, effective communication can mean the difference between life and death. Healthcare providers need to be certain that their patients understand information about health conditions and treatment options, so they can make the best possible decisions for their personal health. Failure of communication is often a contributing issue of medical error; one study found that over 70 percent of errors resulting in patient death or severe harm had communication errors as their root cause. Healthcare providers need to consistently look for ways to improve how they communicate with patients. In…