Category: Medical Forms

Merciful killing is known as euthanasia. It is the act of ending someone’s life to end his or her pain and suffering. History of euthanasia Euthanasia is a Greek word and it has a quite ancient history. The first case of euthanasia dates back to Roman history when Augustus Caesar got his merciful and easy death and is known as...

Flu shot, or flu jabs, is the term used for the influenza vaccine. Influenza vaccines are used against different strains of influenza. This is a viral disease that has taken over the entire world because of its many strains, and scientists are always in a constant struggle to find a cure for every strain. Flu vaccines, or flu shots, have...

Documentation and record keeping is one of the pillars of any office, clinic or organization. Speaking of the hospitals and even clinics at a small scale, documentation is given utmost importance to meet the needs of a quality health care system. Medical records or medical record forms are a part of the very chain and are considered as the most...

The first appointment of the patients at any healthcare facility always requires a number of steps before proceeding to the actual healthcare provision. Whenever a patient arrives at any hospital or clinic, a patient’s registration is the first step that has to be done formally. Why a new patient medical form is filled? Registration and documentation at the time of...

Medical practice is always based on a code of conduct which makes all health professionals bound to follow the ethics and rules mentioned in the medical code of conduct. One of the many components of this medical code of conduct is the confidentiality of the patient. Confidentiality of the patient means that any information related to disease or any other...

Children are the most delicate creatures in this entire world. When a couple conceives a child, the first thing that concerns the parents is that the child must be healthy and be born with no problems. This is an equal concern for the doctor and the state because healthy babies make a healthy future for the country. Surgeries for congenital...

Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas’s beta cells. These beta cells in the pancreas are present in the form of islets, which are commonly called islets of Langerhans. Insulin is a peptide hormone that metabolises carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. When insulin loses its function due to a deficiency in production or a lack of sensitivity to its receptors,...

The mental health of everyone is important if we want to live a normal and healthy life. If anyone suspects that they have a mental health issue, they must get this tested and treated. Mental health assessment is important. This is carried out by a professional to check to see whether the person may have a mental issue and what...

Whenever we apply for a job, we undergo several examinations and evaluations. Our employers are not just interested in knowing the professional qualifications we possess or the skills we have developed, they are also interested in knowing our health status. This is to know how healthy we are to perform our duties well, besides other technical reasons. Why is a...

Pro re nata, or PRN, is the Latin term used in the medical sciences for the administration of medications only at the time of need. People who are admitted to the hospital may sometimes notice in their hospital files that the medication orders are sometimes written with PRN orders. PRN medications are medicines that are not used regularly in a...

Depression is a pathological problem in the mind of the patient. It is defined as anxiety that lasts for more than 6 months. Depression drains all the energy of the patient and almost paralyzes his mind to do daily activities. A patient with depression is sometimes unable to think properly and normally. He is unable to perform his daily activities...

Home health service is an old concept in which almost all healthcare services are provided in the home of the patient. At times, it happens that the patient cannot go to the hospital for a regular consultation. There are several situations in which a patient is unable to come to visit his hospital now and then. Common reasons for in-home...

Our teeth are the most important part of the oral cavity. They are not just a source of beautiful smiles on our faces; they play a much bigger and more vital role in our overall health and well-being. Teeth in human beings begin the process of churning and breaking down the food, which is digested right in the oral cavity...

History taking is one of the main pillars of medical sciences. It sets the foundation for proper management of the patient when he or she comes to the hospital. We can trace it down to the very old practices of the medical sciences that history taking always led to some very important diagnosis, discoveries of diseases, and most importantly, the...

Motor activity is the movement of the body with the help of muscles. Muscles play a vital role in the accomplishment of motor activity assisted by joints. Types of motor skills There are two types of motor skills. Gross motor skills and fine motor skills or movements. In gross motor movements, muscles are responsible for bringing about the gross movements...

What is geriatrics? Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the assessment and management of health issues among elderly people. It is based on the aim of making sure that the elderly receive sufficient health care, not just to prevent disease and morbidity but also to provide specialized health care for the elderly when required. It also deals...