MIHM Articles
HOSPITAL IMPROVEMENT: Small steps, all the time
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 7 November 2010
To improve the quality of hospital stays, staff at every level should make a conscious effort to seek out solutions to in-house problems and reasons behind lapses, suggests Ayesha Gonsalves
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HEALTHCARE: Faster, Cheaper, Easier
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 24 October 2010
For health care to meet its objective, it needs to be accessible to the masses. In addition to that, it has to be affordable as well as speedily available, explains Giovanni D’Cunha
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HEALING THROUGH SELF-AWARENESS
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 17 October 2010
Physical and environmental factors are well-known causes of ailments. In addition to that, one’s mental state can also create imbalances in the body leading to malaise, warns Orlene D’Souza
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TELEMEDICINE: Emerging Healthcare delivery option?
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 10 October 2010
A marvel of technology, telemedicine is a godsend, especially to people in rural areas, who have limited access to medical personnel. Sarita D’Souza takes the pulse of telemedicine
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MEDICINE FOR CHILDREN
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 3 October 2010
Merely reducing the adult dosage of a medication doesn’t necessarily make it suitable for a child’s consumption. Meena Parulekar talks about the little things that go into the making of meds for kids
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NATURE OF HEALTH SYSTEMS
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 26 September 2010
The success or failure of health care systems is dependent on several factors such as equipment, infrastructure and personnel. In order to have better health for all, integrated solutions, not piecemeal ad hoc interventions are the need of the hour says Ayesha Gonsalves
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MARKETING? NOT FOR ME!
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 19 September 2010
If the sole responsibility of doctors is the quality of care, should they be concerned about management concepts such as marketing? Giovanni D’Cunha does a reality check
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MAKING THE MOST OF A DOCTOR’S APPOINTMENT
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 5 September 2010
For most of us, a visit to the doctor is a rushed affair, leaving the patient with many unanswered questions. The reasons could vary — from the doctor’s tight schedule to the patient himself being ill prepared for the consultation. Orlene D’Souza gives a prescription for fruitful medical visits
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QUALITY OF MEDICINES: Health in your hands
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 29 August 2010
Medicine is compulsorily required to meet certain criteria before being marketed to the public. What determines the quality of medicine? What measures are adopted to manage the same? What can be done to ensure the consumer of the medicine? Meena Parulekar explains all this and more
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EXCUSE ME, ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH THIS HOSPITAL’S SERVICES?
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 22 August 2010
For whatever reason, the average person prefers to avoid fi lling up hospital feedback forms. But, the truth is that these forms have a purpose ie to improve the hospital experience for patients, explains Ayesha Gonsalves
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iHEALTH: Internet and Illness
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 15 August 2010
The Internet is bursting with all kinds of information, and there are thousands of websites devoted to health and medical issues. But, how much of the content is reliable, wonders Giovanni D’Cunha
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CASHLESS INSURANCE FACILITY
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 8 August 2010
Cash or plastic — those are the options when it comes to shopping payments. But how to you pay medical bills? Sarita D’Souza checks out medical insurance, re-imbursements and cashless insurance
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CLAIMING HEALTH INSURANCE
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 1 August 2010
From reimbursements to filling up insurance forms, Sarita D’Souza explains what medical insurance is all about, and what you need to know before you get it
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CHOOSING THE RIGHT DOCTOR
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 25 July 2010
More often than not, the average person begins searching for a doctor only when illness strikes, which is not the best time to locate one, explains Orlene D’Souza
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HI-TECH vs HI-TOUCH: Does technology take away the human touch
Gomantak Times – Weekender, 18 July 2010
Advances in the field of medicine have made the detection and treatment of illness so much simpler. Yet, one feature is sorely lacking — the human touch. Meena Parulekar examines the need for this human element
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VACCINATION CAMPAIGNS – More information please!
Ayesha Gonsalves – Gomantak Times – Weekender, 11 July 2010
A major reason for the failure of vaccination campaigns is that the information available to the public is either inadequate or ends up being misunderstood <<read more>>>
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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE – The Road less travelled
Giovanni D’Cunha – Gomantak Times – Weekender, 4 July 2010
When it comes to dealing with a health problem, several medical options are available. From acupuncture to ayurveda to homeopathy, the choice is endless. This article checks the pulse of alternative medicine <<read more>>
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Sarita D’Souza – Gomantak Times – Weekender, 27 June 2010
When a health crisis strikes, one’s mind is generally too clouded to take a rational decision about choosing a hospital. So, it makes sense to select a hospital when one is in good health <<read more>>
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Meena Parulekar - Gomantak Times – Weekender, 20 June 2010
Self-medication is quick and convenient, making it an appealing alternative to consulting a doctor. Are there are any bitter pills to swallow when it comes to self-medication <<read more>>
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Meena Parulekar and Ajit Parulekar – Gomantak Times – Weekender, 13 June 2010
Ever noticed that OTC medication is advertised, whereas prescription drugs are not? What are OTC medicines? <<read more>>
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BLOOD TEST REPORTS – Increasing Accuracy
Meena Parulekar and Sarita D’Souza - Gomantak Times – Weekender, 6 June 2010
As shocking as it may sound, blood test reports can sometimes be erroneous, the reasons for which are many. <<read more>>
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PACKAGE DEAL – HEALTH CHECK-UPS
Giovanni D’Cunha – Health Watch, Gomantak Times 30 May 2010
While a routine health check may seem frivolous and unnecessary, today’s lifestyle makes it more of a necessity. But is Goa ready for health check-up packages? You walk into a restaurant and the first thing you ask for is the menu. The day is not far when you walk into a hospital and demand for the best deal on offer. <<read more>>
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Meena Parulekar - The Navhind Times – Zest, 15 May 2010
The focus is shifting and healthcare delivery has moved from the domain of physician care to the domain of the healthcare delivery organization. While new insights continue to be gained from professional practice in the field of health care, one also needs to look at practical aspects of delivering healthcare. <<read more>>
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LIQUIDITY V/S PROFITABILITY – STRIKING THE RIGHT BALANCE
Sherin Moraes – ExpressPharma 31 March 2010
A firm is required to maintain a balance between liquidity and profitability while conducting its day to day operations. Investments in current assets are inevitable to ensure delivery of goods or services to the ultimate customers. A proper management of the same could result in the desired impact on either profitability or liquidity. <<read more>>