The five rights of medication administration, AKA the 5 R’s, were developed as goals to reduce medication errors and the subsequent adverse events. Ensuring that the right drug is administered to the right patient in the right dose by the right route at the right time...
2016 – Talk about a disruptive year – advances in digital health made more data available to more people including Health Care Providers. It put Patients Like Me in the driver’s seat. The myriad of health sensors from companies like Withings, Hexoskin and Philips and...
How about applying the concept that Uber brought to the shared ride service, towards healthcare? Is it possible? Need a doctor, press a button. 24×7. A first responder comes online, listens to your problems, connects you with the right physician for immediate...
Caregivers don’t get nearly enough credit for the work they do. They can handle household chores, prepare meals, manage medications and even speak to doctors and nurses on behalf of those that they care for. In some cases they really take on a lot of responsibilities...
The costs associated with healthcare are still rising and this is causing a renewed interest in preventive care. Among those with the keenest interest in preventive care are start-ups and entrepreneurs. Many companies are now working on new technologies that will help...
