In today’s diverse healthcare landscape, cultural competence is essential. As healthcare providers encounter patients from various backgrounds, one group that requires special consideration is the Muslim community, with more than two billion adherents worldwide. The intricacies of Islamic beliefs and practices significantly impact healthcare interactions. In this blog, we’ll delve into the challenges physicians face when providing care to Muslim…
Community clinics play a crucial role in providing healthcare services to vulnerable populations, including refugees. Working at a community clinic serving refugee patients can come with unique challenges. However, with proper understanding, empathy, and effective strategies, you can overcome these obstacles and provide quality care. Here are some obstacles faced by healthcare professionals working in community clinics serving immigrant patients…
Patient wait times in doctor’s offices have long been a concern for healthcare providers and patients. The patients are often frustrated that they make an appointment for a particular time and arrive on time, yet they are either kept in the waiting area or in the room for a long time before they see the healthcare provider. When you know…
Examining the landscape of an industry is essential to every profession, and the healthcare industry is no different. I made a few healthcare predictions in November of last year, but now that the halfway mark of 2022 is approaching, I wanted to reconvene, share how the industry has evolved, and predict the trends to expect in the coming years. Top…
Telehealth services have become a game-changer in the healthcare industry and, after the world paused for the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of telehealth began to shine. In-person visits were mostly terminated to minimize the spread of the virus, but many patients with chronic conditions still needed to see their doctors. Thanks to the power of technology, patients’ waiting rooms became…
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, telemedicine in Houston has increased in popularity due to its ease of access for patients of all ages. Health care locations across the Greater Houston Area responded to the disruptions of everyday life by making virtual visits to the doctor part of a regular routine for many Houstonians. While there are some…