Hospital trauma team: Roles & responsibilities

The trauma team is a multidisciplinary group of individuals drawn from the specialties of emergency medicine, intensive care, surgery, nursing, allied health, and support staff, who work together as a team to assess and manage the trauma patient. Their actions are coordinated by a team leader. The primary aim of the team is to rapidly […]

Effective financial management for your medical practice

Effective financial management is the first step to success for any business, including your medical practice. By analyzing your financial data, you can give your business an advantage in terms of market-share, operational-efficiency, and profitability. The financial management of your medical practice may understandably seem daunting. You can, like many entrepreneurs in your position, be […]

What do doctors do?

Doctors meet and talk with patients and caregivers to diagnose, manage, and treat illnesses and injuries. Of course, specific duties will vary depending on the area of medicine you intend to practice, but many of the core duties are required of all doctors. There is a specific type of doctor for almost every major system […]

The role and importance of paramedics

A paramedic is a healthcare professional that works in emergency medical situations. Paramedics provide advanced levels of care for medical emergencies and trauma. Most paramedics are based in the field in ambulances, emergency response vehicles, or in specialist mobile units. Paramedics provide out-of-hospital treatment and some diagnosis services, although some may undertake hospital-based roles such […]

The difference between medical aid and medical insurance.

In the modern age, health care and hospital costs have become increasingly expensive. The high cost of healthcare means it is vital to have some type of medical cover set up to help when needed. The main two choices you have in this area are medical insurance and medical aid. Although people often confuse the […]

Why it's important to have medical cover

Many people think they have better things to spend their money on than medical cover. The truth is, in today’s world healthcare costs are extremely high and just one day in a private hospital or one operation can deplete any emergency funds you may have had. While you might think that you are still fit […]

The role of medical billing companies

There was a time when the billing function was largely done in-house and was a source of hassle for Healthcare Professionals. After all, it is hard to manage the logistics of billing when you have to deal with a busy practice and maintain the quality of patient care. With the rise of medical billing companies, […]

The importance of great customer service in a medical practice

So…. Think about the last time you went to a store or restaurant and received terrible service. You probably walked out of the place in a bad mood and vowed to never return. Well, that’s what I do, and then you also feel that you want to complain about it on social media, send their […]

Do you understand your medical aid's terms and conditions?

Being diagnosed with a disease or chronic illness can be stressful and traumatic but having a thorough understanding of what your medical aid covers can help you cope with the news. Having a good understanding of what you’re covered for and making sure that you and your family are on the right medical aid for […]

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