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Cancer Care in the Hospital: How Oncologists Collaborate
When you’re in the hospital, multiple specialists will work in tandem, discussing your prognosis and treatment options. Your medical oncologist will collaborate with other physicians, nurses and healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Teaching hospitals also have medical trainees, including residents and fellows, who play a vital role in your care under the supervision of senior oncologists. Remember, these are doctors-in-training who bring fresh perspectives and are up to date on the latest medical knowledge.
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Is Home Healthcare Right for Me?
When a patient needs skilled medical care but doesn’t need round-the-clock supervision in a hospital, home healthcare can provide the solution. A serious illness or injury may mean you can’t get to outpatient services but still need intermittent nursing, skilled nursing or therapy care. Skilled nursing means the services require a physician’s order and are provided by a licensed professional.
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Unexpected Uses of Hospice Care
In the year since we’ve opened the Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, we’ve helped over 1,000 patients and their families.
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AFib: Managing Long-Term Care
If you have fast or extra heartbeats, you might be suffering from atrial fibrillation, or AFib, a heart condition that affects millions of Americans. AFib can lead to more serious conditions, but there are ways to manage it.
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How to Care for Ulcerative Colitis
If you frequently have abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, fatigue, fever and weight loss, you may have an irritable bowel disease called ulcerative colitis (UC). UC occurs when the lining of the gastrointestinal tract –most typically the colon and rectum--becomes chronically inflamed. When that happens, ulcers can form on the surface of the large intestine. Less commonly, UC also can cause joint pain, eye irritation and certain rashes.
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Making End-of-Life Care Decisions
Although no one wants to think about it, end-of-life care is an important decision to make and a vital discussion to have with your doctor to ensure your wishes are respected. Whether you are sick or in good health, it’s important to think about the kind of care you would like to have in the event of a medical crisis. Keep in mind that there is no right or wrong decision. The best decision is the one that makes sense to you.
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The Best Mother’s Day Gift? Self-Care
In today’s culture, new moms are under a lot of pressure. In the United States, new mothers often return to the workforce within six months of giving birth. One study showed that 25 percent of new moms returned to work within two weeks — even before their bodies have completely healed from pregnancy and childbirth.
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Getting Mental Health Care at Orlando Health
If you or someone you love is struggling with mental illness, know that you’re not alone. Mental illnesses, including addiction are common but very treatable. Orlando Health Behavioral Healthcare is an excellent resource to find comprehensive services to anyone suffering from mental and addictive disorders.
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How Robotic Surgery Advances Care for Patients
The modern version of laparoscopic, or minimally invasive surgery, first emerged in the 1980s, but in the last 30 years the medical community has experienced significant advancements in laparoscopic surgery that have improved the way we care for patients.
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What You Should Know About Hospice Care
In anticipation of the opening of the new Orlando Health Palliative Care Inpatient Unit in conjunction with Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, this blog was written in partnership with Michael Shapiro, MD, HMDC, Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director.
