Pediatric patient care abounds in unique challenges that doctors treating adults do not face on a daily basis. One of the biggest problems is the communication barrier. Given the stages of a child’s development, the youngest patients are completely non-verbal, and...
Our world abounds in diversity. We have already learned much of it, but still a lot more remains to be discovered. Scientists continue to explore extinct species, black matter, nanoparticles or sub-cellular processes, but how do they convey the knowledge they have...
Recent years have seen a surge in media coverage of topics related to mental health. Mental illness is no longer considered taboo and people living with it are opening up about their problems, without fear of experiencing social stigma. This mindset shift, coupled...
What is health literacy? The term “personal health literacy” was coined in 1970 and now denotes the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand and use health-related information to make informed decisions or take action. People with low health...
Pharmacies are a very important component in the structure of health systems, and their qualified employees have much broader competence than only dispensing medicines recommended by doctors. Pharmacists are able to advise patients on drug regimens and can offer...