Articles about Primary Care
This isn’t news: Wash your hands. Social distance. Wear a mask. We’re all weary of hearing about all of this. But the longer it takes for everyone to follow the guidelines, the longer it’s going to take to get back to “normal” – to our jobs, our schools, our friends and to a sounder mental … Read more
Back in the spring, it seemed logical that densely-populated New York would be a hot spot for the coronavirus. When the call went out for help, three local nurses answered. But, now, with South Carolina sitting in its own hot spot, these nurses are facing a feeling of dĂ©jĂ vu, and they have some important … Read more
In times of great challenge, there are opportunities for leaders to emerge and, with those leaders, new systems and ways of solving problems. COVID-19 has highlighted many of the flaws in our systems, one of those being a lack of an effective supply chain to distribute enough personal protective equipment to doctors and health care … Read more
Telemedicine – the use of remote monitoring, video conferencing and other technologies to provide health care services and consultation to patients and their caregivers – has grown exponentially in recent years. In addition to offering invaluable assistance to sick individuals who have few or no appropriate health care providers nearby, it enables multidisciplinary care for … Read more
Covid-19 has disrupted many aspects of our everyday lives, and how we access our primary care is no exception. The challenge facing providers has been how to balance protecting the health of the public while still offering quality care. Anthony Poole, PA-C, chief clinical and quality officer of Fetter Health Care Network – formerly Franklin … Read more
The coronavirus is uncharted territory. Many people say that the scariest part is not knowing enough about it. And with that, rumors have developed – hearsay, if you will. So much of the information we read is not based on fact or endorsed by experts, yet the information gets out, causing panic and fear. We … Read more