Physicians should be able and willing to discuss finances with their patients, as many patients are struggling to pay for needed medication, according to one physician.
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Proprietary design addresses the insole issue: Rigid insoles do not allow the arch to move downward enough to fully handle the shock of a foot strike. Soft insoles collapse under pressure and cannot prevent the arch from flattening. Custom orthotics are designed to fit the patient’s flawed foot rather than make the foot healthy.
Podiatrists say that, especially for those with wider feet, a shoe should feel perfectly comfortable on the first try in order to be considered for purchase.
Many children participate in sports or other fun activities during the summer months, and it is very important to take preventive measures regarding foot injury.
Getting into medical writing can be challenging for even medical professionals, but medical writing as a practice can also be a valuable way to make a difference.
A study conducted on both patients and physicians finds that physicians are not much more informed than patients are on the costs, services and quality of received health-care.
Implicit and explicit gender bias within the field of health-care professionals is still a talking point, as men are more heavily associated with surgery and careers while women continue to be associated with family needs.
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