Christina's Considerations

Preventing Falls for Patient Safety

I'm familiar with the use of bed rails in the hospital as an important part of fall protection and patient safety. Twice serving as the hospital safety officer this is something we monitored closely, because they work. Today, patients are... Read more →

I Need A Medical Procedure And Can’t Afford To Use My Insurance

The healthcare delivery system in the US, nor elsewhere, is perfect. In my health administration classes, students and I explore this and the reasons in depth. One payment option that is growing in popularity is direct pay healthcare for both... Read more →

Understanding Cannabidiol: The CBD Compound

Make the rounds of any online support group for individuals, and their caregivers, with chronic conditions and you will probably see an increasing number of questions about medical marijuana and Cannabidiol (CBD). It has been the subject of numerous clinical... Read more →

Nothing is just a tweet! #MeToo

In the heat of the moment and emotion, we can all say something ugly. We are human. However, what we say, or tweet, does provide a glimpse into our innermost thoughts and the true self. Lashing out when someone doesn't... Read more →

Med School 101 - for patients & their caregivers!

Another book, another physician author! Like my last review on pain, this one is directed at patients and their caregivers for improving their experience. Kilbourn Gordon III, M.D., an ER physician, wrote “Med School 101 for Patients,” as a step-by-step... Read more →