Everyone needs medical help at some point in their lives. No matter what your health concerns are, there is a doctor available to help you. However, not all doctors are created equal. There are certain things that you should know about doctors so that you can have a better idea of what to expect.
There are several things that doctors should have in their offices that could enhance their ability to provide excellent care for you. These items generally have to do with technologies that are now available to improve patient care and experience. It is important that you know what these things are so that you can ask your doctor about them. If you want a better understanding of how things work, ask the doctor for a detailed explanation. This will help you understand what is going on during your treatment. It is also important that you feel comfortable asking questions and that you trust the doctor whom you are seeing.
Here is a list of the things that any doctor should have in their office to provide excellent patient care and experience:
A Picture of the Patient’s Family
It is always nice when a doctor remembers your family and asks about them during your appointment. However, having a picture of the patient’s family on hand is even nicer. This allows the doctor to get a better idea of who the patient is and provides a better understanding of how medical issues might impact them. Additionally, it allows the patient to feel more relaxed and opens up the doctor-patient relationship. It is important that the doctor keeps track of the patient’s medical history and knows what other treatments they might be undergoing. This helps the doctor offer the best possible care during your visit.
An ECG Machine
An electrocardiogram (ECG) machine is a device that measures the electrical activity of the heart. An ECG machine can diagnose and treat heart disease, alerting the doctor to any changes in the patient’s heart rhythm. It can also be used to help determine how well the patient is recovering from heart surgery and if additional treatments are needed.
If you are not sure what an ECG machine is, imagine being able to touch someone’s heart and see its electrical activity. While extremely helpful, analyzing the heart’s electrical activity is not something that people generally do on their own. It is a medical intervention that requires special training to properly use. Having an ECG machine in the office ensures that the doctor will always have this resource available if needed and makes it much easier for them to access the patient’s medical history.
A Pulse Oximeter
A pulse oximeter is a medical device that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. It has two thin tubes that can be place on either arm and a sensor that is plugged into each tube. An oximeter can detect when the patient is having poor oxygenation and alert the doctor, who can then intervene and better understand the patient’s condition. With a pulse oximeter, the doctor will know how well the patient is responding to treatment and if any adjustments need to be made.
An EKG Machine
An electroencephalogram (EKG) machine is a device that measures the electrical activity of the brain. An EKG machine can diagnose and treat many different ailments, from epilepsy and sleep apnea to anxiety and depression. An MRI will also give the doctor an idea of what is going on in the patient’s brain, allowing for a more personalized treatment approach.
A Brain Function Analyzer
A brain function analyzer (BFA) is a device that performs a neurological test to determine how well the patient’s brain functions. BFAs can be used to diagnose a variety of conditions, from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. It allows the doctor to see how the patient’s brain functions under various conditions and enables them to make educated decisions about personalized treatments.
A BFA is extremely useful because it allows the doctor to see how the patient’s brain is doing and whether or not they are responding to treatment strategies as expected. If you are not sure what a BFA is, imagine being able to run your fingers over the surface of someone’s brain and see how their neurons are communicating with each other. It is a valuable tool for doctors because it can give them a general idea of how well the patient is responding to treatment and what adjustments might need to be made.
A Tonsil Saver
Tonsil saver is a medical device that uses radiofrequency energy to shrink and eliminate tonsils. It is a non-invasive procedure that is painless and has minimal side effects. The doctor will numb the area around the tonsils with medication prior to administering the treatment. The entire process takes about 30 minutes and can be easily accessed in an emergency.
This is an invaluable resource for doctors, especially in an area where surgical intervention is common. While surgical removal of the tonsils might seem like the obvious choice, there are many cases where medication is the preferred treatment since it has fewer side effects and is generally easier to administer. Tonsil saver enables the doctor to administer this medication without having to remove the patient’s tonsils and risk damaging the patient’s health further in the process.
A Reflex Tester
A reflex tester is a device that determines if the patient is exhibiting any signs of neuropathy by applying pressure to various areas of the foot and seeing how the patient’s foot reacts. While there are many different types of reflex testers, the one in the pictures below is a common one that any doctor might have in their office.
If you think that you or a loved one may be suffering from neuropathy, or if you want to know more about how reflex testers work, ask your doctor for a reflex tester. Knowing what is going on inside your body and how to treat it properly can be a challenge, but with the help of your doctor, it is possible to overcome any health issue.