Objective: To determine whether illness perceptions of patients with long-term conditions (LTCs) are associated with urgent healthcare use and whether this association is independent from mental illness and somatic symptom burden. Methods: Illness perceptions (B-IPQ) and somatic symptom severity (PHQ...
Medical evacuation benefits generally cover the cost of transportation to an appropriately equipped nearby medical facility or a medical facility of your choice if you’re seriously injured or ill. It may also cover medically equipped transport home if you need long-term care. Medical evacuation bene...
2: Lost and Found - Crossover episode with Adam-12 Reed and Malloy rush 8-year old Jimmy to Rampart Emergency Hospital with an as yet undiagnosed illness. Upon arrival, the immediate conclusion, and diagnosis are the same: Diabetes. Scared of the hospital, Jimmy runs off, and it's up t...
Patients undergoing a course of oral glucocorticoid within 12 months of long-term therapy cessation Medication What to Read Next on Medscape Related Conditions and Diseases A 67-Year-Old Woman With Orthostatic Hypotension and Edema Post Head Injury Endocrine Complications Fast Five Quiz: Adrenal...
Emergency Care means management for an illness or injury which results in symptoms which occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and requires immediate care by a medical practitioner to prevent death or serious long term impairment of the insured person’s health. Bankruptcy Coverage $100,000 less (a) an...
In the setting of postcardiotomy shock and acute decompensation, IABP or temporary circulatory assist device can be used until the patient can be transferred to a tertiary care facility for long-term LVAD as destination therapy, bridge to transplant, or recovery. In light of studies indicating ...
Emergency Care means management for an illness or injury which results in symptoms which occur suddenly and unexpectedly, and requires immediate care by a medical practitioner to prevent death or serious long term impairment of the insured person’s health. Emergency Contact means one person or offic...
Cox. Bill passed away just before Christmas 2001 after battling a long-term illness. Despite being house-bound for quite some time, Bill was very instrumental in helping many goat owners in need. We will very much miss Bill and all the help and care he provided. He and his family will ...
Part I of this two-part series covered gastrointestinal causes of chest pain and aortic dissection. This second and final part of the series will focus on…
Spiritual emergencies can happen to anyone at any point in life.Those who are not particularly ‘spiritual’ can experience them just as often as those who are actively engaged on the spiritual path. The common uniting factor is usually that a person undergoesa shock(in the form of illness, ...