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At The Clinic
Scribes In The Clinic
Learn how scribes compromise the integrity and privacy of the exam room AND what you can do about it!
Twelve Important Questions to Ask In The Clinic
A list of questions to ask during your visit.
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) In The Clinic
Learn about the government Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, what you can do to protect your private information, the impact EHRs have on how your doctor treats you, and why you should be concerned.
In The Hospital
Check Credentials In The Hospital
These are minimum standards only. Many health care professionals may exceed these standards and some states may require more training than these minimum standards. There may be health care professions not included in this list. Health Care ProfessionsAcronym /...
Scribes In The Hospital
The Intrusion of Scribes To handle expanded data-entry duties related to the electronic health record (EHR) mandate, restore eye contact and physical touch, and decrease the EHRs drag on physician productivity, clinics and emergency rooms are increasingly hiring team...
Twelve Important Questions to Ask In The Hospital
1. WHY NO DOCTOR? “I asked to see a doctor. Why can’t I see a doctor if I want to see a doctor?” 2. WHAT IF I REFUSE? “What happens if I refuse to fill out all these questions about my life? Will you deny me access to care?” 3. COERCIVE...
Having A Baby
Birth Certificates
Collecting Data on Families A child’s birth certificate is considered part of what state government calls “vital records,” which are government records of life events such as birth, death, marriage and divorce. In the United States, most vital records are public...
Newborn (Genetic) Screening
Genetic Test Every state has a mandatory newborn screening program to test for serious genetic disorders and genetic traits in newborns. Within 48 hours after the birth of a baby, the heel is pricked, newborn blood is squeezed onto a card with special filter paper,...
Coronavirus
Truth About Face Masks
Introducing the Face Freedom Campaign! What Experts Say About Masks Click to view PDF in full screen A Cluster Randomized Trial of Cloth Masks Compared with Medical Masks in Health Care Workers Click for Link or Click for PDF 'A Lot of Variables': New Research Into...
Helpful Resources
These are just a few of the many resources available to the public to learn more about the coronavirus and how it is impacting all areas of life. Click on the links below to learn more. How Coronavirus Spread - CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) - White House Live...
EARLY Aggressive Treatment
"Treat first. Test later. Don't wait for test results. Delay is what's killing people." - Dr. Darrell DeMello, MD Despite the constant 'get vaccinated' drumbeat, Americans are still getting Covid-19, even the vaccinated. The above graph was provided by U.S....
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