We all hear about the so-called tough nuts, those who undergo a serious surgery only to go back to work in a few days. However, doctors provide post-op recommendations (i.e., medications, physical therapies, bed rest, diet advice, etc.) for good reason. When patients choose to ignore their doctor’s advice following a major surgery it can greatly […]
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It’s National Nurses Week when we celebrate and honor nurses nationwide (in both Canada and the U.S.). International Nurses Day also falls on May 12 every year, a date that also coincides with Florence Nightingale’s birthday. This week, take the time to thank a nurse for the effort, compassion, professionalism, and vital care they give […]
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Matthew Scheidt, 18, has been convicted of four felonies after impersonating a physician’s assistant. The Florida teenager had been working in a hospital emergency room for weeks before he was arrested. The issue started when Scheidt was given the wrong work badge. He went to the hospital to receive a work badge for his job […]
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