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How to Use Catheters
Catheters are small tubes, generally made of plastic or rubber that are inserted into the bladder through the urethra in order to empty its contents. Catheters are lubricated with water-soluble...
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Metformin Studies
Type 2 diabetics must keep their blood sugar under control to maintain their best health, but controlling it with diet alone can be challenging. Some diabetics choose to take metformin, a prescription...
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How to Write a Patient Plan of Care
People involved in health care, including doctors and nurses, often require a road map which guides them through the patient's journey of recovery. A patient plan of care is one such document which...
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How to Plan Nursing Care
Nursing care plans include detailed instructions for the type, frequency and purpose of a patient's care. They include treatment orders, medication orders, preventative measures and orders for tests....
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Tests for Purines
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) comprises two nitrogenous base groups, purines and pyrimidines. Purines found in the human DNA are adenine and guanine. However adenine and guanine can undergo metabolic...
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Tertiary Prevention Social Work Activities
Medical professionals and health insurance companies are looking toward preventative care as a route to manage patients, rather than waiting until illness strikes. If illness is prevented, it not only...
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What Is Something I Should Know About ICD-9 Coding?
The ICD-9 stands for the International Classification of Diseases. It is a standardized medical coding tool that is used throughout the health care industry. ICD-9 coding creates diagnosis and...
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What Is a Fasting Lab?
Certain laboratory tests prescribed by your doctor require you to fast for a period of time prior to having your blood drawn. Fasting prevents food and drink from interfering with the test results,...
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Bundled EAP Vs. Stand Alone EAP
Many employers provide an EAP, or employee assistance program, in the benefit packages they offer. These programs are designed to work with health insurance companies to provide short-term counseling...
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Huber Needle Definition
Developed by Ralph L. Huber, a Seattle-born dentist and inventor, the Huber needle was a great innovation in the world of medicine. Huber was considered a pioneer in epidural needle design. An epidural...
View ArticleMedicare HMO vs PPO Plans
A Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and a Medicare Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) are both private managed health care systems paid by Medicare to provide quality healthcare to...
View ArticleTypes of Urinary Catheters
Urinary catheters' primary function is to manage urinary retention. They can be used in incontinence patients, but because of the potential negative effect, extended use of a catheter is considered a...
View ArticleNursing Care Plan for Mental Health
A nursing care plan for mental health begins with the diagnosis of a doctor and her recommendations for treatment. The doctor decides what the mental health needs are; the help required to meet these...
View ArticleCVS Drug Plan Prescription Guide
The CVS Drug Prescription plan generally covers both in-store prescriptions as well as mail-in prescriptions through CVS Caremark. Employers or individuals who choose this plan, may have the option of...
View ArticleHow to Use a Slide Board for Patient Transfers
Many patients will be able to use a slide board to transfer themselves from one surface to another without assistance. However, if the patient needs help using the slide board, you need to know how to...
View ArticleWhat Is the Difference Between an HMO and a PPO?
Choosing the right health insurance plan can be a challenging decision. Knowing how different plans work can help relieve some of the stress, so it's important to know the difference between an HMO and...
View ArticleWhat Do Contact Lens Numbers Mean?
Many people who wear contact lenses do not fully understand them. Whether they are for improving eyesight or for changing eye color, all contacts require a prescription. Wearing ill-fitted or poorly...
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What Is a Respite Worker?
Families taking care of a disabled or terminally ill family member sometimes require personal time away from the person to relax, take care of errands or receive medical care outside of the home....
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What Are the Benefits of Teamwork in Healthcare?
Healthcare professionals from different disciplines who share common patients and goals will often collaborate in an effort to improve the overall care-giving experience. Teamwork in healthcare is also...
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How to Start a Treatment/Recovery Program With Grants
Governments and foundations provide thousands of grants every year in support of treatment and recovery programs for a host of social problems including alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health issues,...
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