NEW YORK: Have you ever seen your doctor rushing and barely listening to your condition? This could be true, say the researchers. Patients, on average, get about 11 seconds to explain the reason for their visit before being interrupted by their doctor, finds an badysis of clinical encounters.
The results showed that doctors spend little time listening to their patients and interrupting them often.
Only one doctor in three offers his patients the opportunity to describe their situation.
Time constraints, lack of training on how to communicate with patients, and the burnout experienced by doctors could hinder a more patient-centered approach, the researchers note.
World No Tobacco Day: smoking can hurt eyes, bones and the brain
Thrill Kills
May 31, 2018
Most smokers believe that smoking is cool. No matter how you indulge in it, tobacco is harmful to your health. Tobacco contains more than 7,000 toxins and 70 known carcinogens (chemicals that increase the risk of cancer) and can damage almost every organ in the body.
Dr. Sachin Kumar, senior consultant in pneumology at Sakra World Hospital, explains how smoking affects every part of your body.
The next time you're tempted to take a break, take a break and think about the consequences of your indulgence.
Brain
May 31, 2018
Smoking usually helps smokers to relax in the short term. But, this happens at a huge price in the long run. Smoking causes addiction and anxiety. It changes brain chemistry and can increase the risk of stroke.
Mouth and throat
May 31, 2018
Cancer of the mouth and throat is common among smokers. In addition, smoking can also lead to gum disease, premature tooth loss, tooth discoloration, etc.
Lungs
May 31, 2018
Lung cancer, one of the leading causes of death in the world due to smoking. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that causes difficulty breathing is another common cause of death among smokers. Chronic bronchitis, inflammation of the bronchi that also causes difficulty in breathing, is caused mainly by smoking.
Smoking also increases the risk of other infections such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, etc.
Heart
May 31, 2018
Smoking is one of the leading causes of heart disease. Regular smokers, as well as pbadive / occasional smokers, are at high risk for heart disease.
Tobacco also contributes to heart disease by reducing the good cholesterol (HDL) and increasing the bad cholesterol (LDL and triglycerides) in the body.
