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During each clinical encounter, there are moments that arise naturally as ideal "teaching moments." Here's a quick summary of how to apply the ideas to a typical patient encounter to build trust and compliance.

Electricity, chemicals, steam, very hot water, and fire can all cause serious burns. The care you receive for burns will depend on the type and severity of your injury. Many burns can be treated in an outpatient setting. If a burn needs inpatient treatment, it should be performed in a burn center. Very severe burns need treatment in a burn center.

Cardioversion is a procedure that is done to return your heartbeat to a normal rhythm. It's done when the heart is beating very fast or has an irregular beat.

An implantable loop recorder is a device that records information about how your heart is working.

Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (say "kun-junk-tih-voe-dak-ree-oh-sis-tuh-rye-NAWS-tuh-mee"), or CDCR, is often used to treat blocked tear ducts. This problem can be caused by trauma, failed surgery, or disease. CDCR is also called Jones tube...

Liver disease is any condition that damages the liver and keeps it from working normally. It may be caused by viruses, immune system problems, metabolic disorders, and genetics. Cancer and other growths can cause it. Other causes are long-term...

Driver rehabilitation helps you drive safely after an injury, illness, or aging changes. It includes a physical check and a driving test, then offers tips, equipment, or practice to keep you safe and independent.

A silicone gel sheet is a material that’s used to reduce the appearance of a scar from a burn, a cut, or some other skin injury. It’s an adhesive that applies gentle, constant pressure to help flatten or soften scar tissue. The sheeting may be...

Follow your employer’s guidelines for cleaning up substances that may spread germs. To use standard precautions, follow these guidelines.