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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Streeting sets out digital overhaul of NHS centred on doctor in your pocket' app

Wes Streeting's plan for the NHS involves a digital overhaul with a focus on patient empowerment through an enhanced NHS app.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Patients Aren't Always Right

Patients are increasingly seen as experts of their own bodies, impacting healthcare practices and decisions.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Dr Liz O'Riordan: 'I was a 40-year-old breast cancer surgeon who never thought I'd get breast cancer and never checked my breasts'

Moving from doctor to patient was revelatory. I realised how little I actually knew about having chemotherapy and radiotherapy, how little I knew in order to make a decision.
Cancer
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

The Power of Communication

Labeling a patient with a diagnosis can lead to mental health issues; using 'imbalance' instead may empower and mitigate distress.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago

'I found it so useful' - public invited to download free HSE app to access records and manage healthcare appointments

The new healthcare app empowers users to manage their health records digitally and access vital information conveniently.
Alternative medicine
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Benefits of Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine

Complementary and alternative medicine empowers patients in their healthcare decisions.
There is a growing trend of adults using complementary health approaches.
A major challenge for CAM is the lack of substantial scientific backing.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
6 months ago
Alternative medicine

Dr. June Chin: Creating Medical Cannabis Protocols

Dr. June Chin integrates cannabis into mainstream healthcare to promote safe and evidence-based practices for patient well-being.
fromAxios
10 months ago

DIY medicine draws frustrated patients to online forums

Patients are increasingly self-managing their healthcare through DIY strategies and online communities due to dissatisfaction with traditional medical care.
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