Health informatics is an innovating and evolving sector that intertwines technology, communication and healthcare. As the number of medical providers who use electronic health records increases, health informatics specialists will be in charge of selecting technology, support efficient design with IT specialists, and promote the understanding of the technology application in the workforce. The first […]
The Power of Anecdotes
Four months into my outpatient rotation with family medicine and internal medicine, I’ve noticed a lot of patients who may decline certain screening tests (i.e. mammograms, colonoscopy), or vaccines (i.e. influenza, shingles), either providing no reason for their refusal or stating that “I don’t need it, I never get sick.” It is quite stunning to […]
Improving Your Communication Skills for Healthcare
A part of public health is helping to give a voice to those who may not always have the privilege of being heard, yet you may go through your formal education only encountering a handful of communication-based classes. I’ve learned through my time interning with the Merck Manuals social media group that the two fields, […]
