Written by @Verdade Newspaper On 29 May 2013 Health professionals in Mozambique have been on strike for ten days [2] leading to the halt of operations in many medical units throughout the country. The dispute with the government is based on demands for wage increase and standardisation, as well as the readjustment of the emergency room […]
Peer Support Specialists indispensable in the fight against PTSD
The need to connect veterans who have recently returned from the war zones of Iraq and Afghanistan with mental health services has grown more urgent as the disturbing mental health statistics continue to rise. The evidence is overwhelming that many veterans returning from war are not getting the help they need. An estimated 22 veterans […]
Psychiatrists – Your Psychological Specialists
Psychiatrists are skilled in the medical, psychological, and social elements of mental, emotional, and behavioral disabilities and utilize a broad range of medication modalities, comprising diagnostic tests, prescribing aid, psychotherapy, and assisting patients and their families deal with stress and crises. Psychiatrists progressively work in united settings and mostly lead or participate on treatment teams […]
Changing to a Career in Health Care
Are you toying with the idea of pursuing a different livelihood, possibly in the field of healthcare? People change careers for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you’re experiencing a slump and would like to explore a new path, or you’d simply like to increase your earning potential. Or, maybe you’ve always envisioned yourself working happily […]
Medicare Fraud Strike Force teams arrest 240 individuals in 17 cities across US for healthcare fraud
According to the FBI more than 240 individuals—including doctors, nurses, and other licensed professionals—were arrested this week for their alleged participation in Medicare fraud schemes involving approximately $712 million in false billings. In what is being described as the largest bust of its kind this year! The arrests, which began early on Tuesday morning, were […]
Link between psychosis and homicides within the seriously mentally ill community
While it is certainly true that most seriously mentally ill (SMI) individuals are non violent and in fact much more likely to be victims of violence than perpetrators of violence, it is also true that there are a small number of individuals with SMI determinations (10%) are in fact responsible for a disproportionate amount of […]