Internal imaging techniques that can be used to diagnose, treat and monitor various conditions and diseases play a huge role in modern medicine. Advances in technology and understanding are also leading to imaging techniques such as radiology being used to diagnose conditions earlier than ever before.

Radiology = increase in understanding

Clear, sharp images offered by radiology have opened the door for the process to be used in a number of ways that it never could before. Research and trials have led to an increase in understanding as to what different diseases look like under imaging and also how they change as they respond to treatment, thus enabling doctors and surgeons to monitor patients’ progress and make decisions regarding treatments. Read the rest of this entry →

It is a truism that doctors and nurses can occasionally appear to have an adversarial relationship. Two dedicated professionals with different perspectives can find themselves taking firm and opposing positions on patient care. But skilled and experienced medical professionals know that this vital team is more effective when each individual has respect for the other and understands the different services each provides. A good doctor knows the value of skilled practical nursing. Read the rest of this entry →

The annual UK Nursing Awards is a star studded event sponsored by the likes of Liverpool Victoria Insurance, Royal College of Nursing and Nursing Standard. It rewards nurses nominated for their achievements and innovation with awards in a range of categories that serve to point out a star performer in their particular field. You can nominate an individual, your team or a team from another department or facility.

Your nomination will be looked into by the expert judging panel and they will be told that they have been shortlisted before the end of the year. Not only will this be you paying them a massive compliment, they can also win £3,000 and will have something phenomenal to put on their CV. Read the rest of this entry →

Next year between the 29 and 31st of October the Cleveland clinic medical innovation summit takes place where over 1000 executives, shareholders, entrepreneurs and clinician specialists will gather to discuss and evaluate where medical innovations are at that point of time and the future of innovative medical systems. Read the rest of this entry →

The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 – passed in conjunction with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – provides some significant changes to the delivery of health care in the United States. Aside from the more well-known provisions of health care reform, including the health insurance mandate and coverage expansion for uninsured and underinsured Americans, the legislation also made some important changes to the scope of responsibility that nurses will have in the coming years. Read the rest of this entry →