January 3, 2023

Is your doctor always open and honest with you?

January 3, 2023 mygyno
Doctors have an ethical duty to maintain openness and honesty in all their interactions with patients. This is especially so when a medical error occurs. In medico-legal terms, honesty is referred to as ‘duty of candour’, and is considered as a cornerstone of medical practice. But duty of candour hasn’t always been enforced by law. However, in some jurisdictions, duty of candour has become a legal requirement both for health institutions and the healthcare professionals providing the service.
December 23, 2022

Be cautious when ordering medications online

December 23, 2022 mygyno
The vibrant digital market place means you can order virtually anything online. Medical products are not left out either, you can easily purchase medical gadgets and medications without leaving your couch. So called over-the-counter meds don’t usually require a doctor’s prescription. Restricted pharmaceutical products however require formal prescriptions, even when making an online order.
December 21, 2022

Create a health bucket list

December 21, 2022 mygyno
The phrase ‘kicking the bucket’ is fairly well known. It was popularized by two men with terminal illnesses in a 2007 movie. They decided to actualize their dreams before kicking the bucket. They came up with a ‘bucket list’ of stuff they wanted to do before they died.
December 19, 2022

When your baby comes bottom first

December 19, 2022 mygyno
The vast majority of unborn babies are usually positioned such that the head is usually located near the birth canal. This is the natural and optimal positioning for a normal delivery. However, a small number of babies may be positioned bottom first towards the end of the pregnancy. This is referred to as breech presentation, and requires special planning for how the baby will be born.
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