Tag: Healthcare

Can eCommerce And Healthcare Work Together?

Healthcare is a hot button issue in pretty much any country you could name. Indeed, if you listen for long enough to a discussion on healthcare, you’ll hear one person say that “we” – meaning their country – should be doing it more like another named country, You can then go online and find people in that country talking about their healthcare and its own drawbacks, and pointing to how it is done better elsewhere. The bottom line is, healthcare is an issue that concerns people. They fear that they will lose theirs, or believe that they should have more choice, or any other of a number of healthcare-related worries.

Are All Orthodontists Now Invisalign Specialists?

Since it made its debut in 1997, Invisalign has become the ideal way for patients of various ages to straighten their teeth and achieve beautiful smiles. Unlike traditional metal braces, Invisalign aligners do not contain any metal brackets or wires. They are incredibly comfortable to wear and virtually invisible. Invisalign can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing.

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As long as patients wear them for at least 22 hours a day, they can watch their teeth gradually move into their proper positions. If you are interested in undergoing Invisalign treatment to improve your smile and confidence, you may be wondering whether you can visit an orthodontist.

 

The truth is that most orthodontists are strong advocates of Invisalign and offer it to patients. However, not all orthodontists are Invisalign Diamond Providers. Invisalign Diamond Providers are among the top 1% of providers in the country. They treat the highest amount of Invisalign patients each year and are considered the most experienced orthodontists in the country.

Dr. Jason Gladwell of Gladwell Orthodontics was recently named an Invisalign Diamond Provider for 2018. He has treated countless patients through Invisalign and takes great pride in correcting smiles in a comfortable, discreet way.

While you don’t have to see an Invisalign Diamond Provider to get quality orthodontic care, opting for an Invisalign treatment plan from an orthodontist who has received this designation can give you some extra peace of mind. Contact Gladwell Orthodontics today to meet Dr. Gladwell and take advantage of a free Invisalign consultation.

Been Let Down By Your Medical Care? Here Are Your Options

We live in a very fortunate time, in 2017. The quality of medical care in most western countries is very high, and whether you have public healthcare or rely on your insurance, you can usually find the help you need fast. We put our trust in those working in the healthcare profession, simply because we have few reasons not to. After all, these people are trained professionals, so most of us have no qualms putting our health in their hands. But what do you do when something goes wrong? Of course, all medical procedures go exactly as they should 99.9% of the time – however, if you are one of the rare few who experiences a fault with your procedure or service, this can be little consolation. Receiving a botched treatment, or having your time wasted with the wrong type of treatment or medication can be incredibly infuriating, not to mention potentially dangerous to your health. If any of these scenarios happen to you, here are a few options you will want to take into consideration.

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Try not to lash out

When something has gone wrong with your medical treatment, it is fairly likely that it happened either because of human error or because of a data mix-up (i.e. the electronic system that processes patient information failed in some way). Neither is excusable, but they DO happen – some medical professionals have even expressed concern that longer working hours are resulting in more slip ups from staff. Either way, a mistake that affects you can quickly leave you feeling angry, let down, and distrustful of the system. You may find yourself shouting down the phone at your hospital receptionist and writing angry posts on local forums. While making formal complaints is advisable, try and remain calm for the most part. Your complaints will be taken much more seriously if you do, and you will also put your health under much less strain too.

Find an alternative doctor

If you have suffered a botched surgery, going in for further surgery may be the last thing on your mind. But usually, it takes a subsequent surgical procedure to fix the mess created by the previous one. A common example of this is breast implant revision surgery, which many women go through each year. Paying for cheap cosmetic surgery overseas might seem more friendly to your budget initially, but remember, these types of surgeries can easily come back to bite you.

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Claim compensation

As the saying goes, when there’s blame, there’s a claim; and you may be entitled to a payout to compensate for any mistakes made by your doctor/surgeon. Check your health insurance policy to see what you are covered for. Normally, you should be able to (at the very least) claim for things like missed wages while you are in recovery. Or, depending on the situation, you could even have a potential medical negligence case on your hands, meaning that you could be owed a huge sum of money for the inconvenience.

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