You have a nagging pain in your abdomen. Time to call the doctor. But before you pick up the phone, take a few minutes to organize the facts. The better the doctor understands your problem, the quicker the right treatment can begin. So what does the doctor need to know?
For years, doctors and nurses have [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Be Prepared with “P-Q-R-S-T”
October 23, 2007Tai Chi for What Hurts You
October 18, 2007For years I have done tai chi for arthritis, a form developed by Dr. Paul Lam. My neck gave me alot of trouble due to bone spurs, arthritis, and muscle tension. Tai chi made a difference. Not only was my flexibility increased but I also improved my balance, learned how to slow down, and breathe deeply. [...]
Behind the Scenes
October 13, 2007Doctors make a medical diagnosis. Nurses make a nursing diagnosis. That’s part of the collaborate effort the clinical team makes to restore you to health. A nursing diagnosis is a statement about your wellness, the actual health problem you have, or the risks there may exist for you.
First a nursing assessment must be done before [...]
Can you Describe Normal?
October 13, 2007Suppose your doctor told you that you that your blood pressure was normotensive and you were eupneic. Should you worry? Relax. Your normal! Normotensive means you have a normal blood pressure and eupneic means you are breathing normal at rest. Here are just a few more medical terms that mean normal:
sinus rhythm: your heart is [...]
