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An advance healthcare directive is a legal document that specifies what actions should be taken for someone's health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves. Learn about the history, types, and legality of advance directives in different countries.
A medical power of attorney is a person you trust to make healthcare decisions for you if you can't. Learn how to choose one, what to tell them, and how to make it legal.
Medical terminology is a language used to precisely describe the human body and its conditions and procedures. It uses roots, prefixes and suffixes from Greek and Latin to form words with specific meanings.
Learn about the adoption, coverage, types, and legal status of electronic health records (EHR) in the US. Find out how EHR can improve efficiency, quality, and interoperability in healthcare, and what are the challenges and controversies.
A primary care physician is a health manager. They are in clinics, long-term care facilities, private practices, outpatient hospital settings, inpatient hospital settings, and group practices.
A physician is a doctor who has earned a medical degree and can diagnose and treat injuries and diseases. Learn about the types, skills, education, and reasons to see a physician.
A clinic is a healthcare facility where you receive outpatient care. Learn about 10 different types of clinics, such as primary care, specialized, sexual health, mental health, and more.
The symbol ℞, often abbreviated as Rx, is derived from the Latin word recipere meaning 'take'. It was used as a prescription instruction to an apothecary to compound a medication for a patient. Learn more about the history and usage of medical prescriptions and their symbols.