The study of the human mind and body, how these function, and how they interact—not only with each other but also with their environment – has been of utmost importance in ensuring human well-being. Also Read: 60+ Facts About The... Read more
During the nineteenth century, modern medicine was established. ‘Man’ (the nineteenth-century term) was studied using dissection, physical investigations and medical examinations. Throughout the twentieth century there were challenges to some of the underlying assumptions of biomedicine which emphasized an increasing... Read more
When a patient is first admitted to hospital, a standard series of questions, investigations, and results relating to their physical examination is recorded in the medical notes. This is known as ‘medical clerking’ and is essentially the story (history) of... Read more
In medical field, abbreviations are often used in patient progress notes, prescriptions, pharmacy notes, discussions, etc. They are often used by practitioners to save time and can be helpful if you know what they stand for. Occasionally you will see... Read more