The location of the spaces for the different departments and the interconnection that exists between them is of utmost importance; Properly designed it can reduce unnecessary movement and stress for everyone. Why is room layout important in a hospital? Room layout is important for effective communication and thoughtless arrangement ofRead More →
These are the bells of St Mary-le-Bow in the City of London which have good claim to be the most famous set of bells in the world, known as the Bow Bells. Can you hear the Bow Bells from Hackney? Around 150 years ago they could be heard across theRead More →
Will my insurance company cover midwifery services? Most major insurance companies will. Depending on your specific plan, midwife services may be included as network providers or “out-of-network” providers (paying a reduced benefit). Is homebirth covered by insurance? A home birth costs the least. But it may not be covered byRead More →
You have the right to discharge yourself from hospital at any time during your stay in hospital. If you want to complain about how a hospital discharge was handled, speak to the staff involved to see if the problem can be resolved informally. Can we discharge from hospital on Saturday?Read More →
1800s. 1866 — Thomas Clifford Allbutt invented a clinical thermometer that produced a body temperature reading in five minutes as opposed to twenty. When did doctors start using thermometers? The first real medical thermometer was invented by Sir Thomas Allbut in 1867. It was six inches long and took aboutRead More →
Colleges, universities, and professional schools. Do gynecologist work in hospitals? Some obstetricians also care for private patients in a public hospital. It’s best to check if your preferred obstetrician practises at your preferred hospital since they don’t work everywhere. You may need a referral from your doctor to see anRead More →