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A crash course on becoming a doctor

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  One of the biggest risks that not a lot of people are talking during this pandemic about is the fact that the medical front line workers are getting sick as well. The main danger of overloading healthcare facilities with COVID-19 patients is putting the lives of healthcare practitioners at risk. And if a physician has to stay at home to recover for several weeks, there would be less staff to take care of the ill. Dr. Matt Boente, M.D., notes that unlike the army that can send out battalion after battalion of soldiers each year, becoming a doctor takes a lot more time and effort. This is why losing doctors to COVID-19 is the last thing the society needs in this pandemic.  Image source: fiercehealthcare.com In the field of medicine, you really never stop learning as new diseases can come up, and new treatments can be created on any day. However, some milestones serve as a guide for would-be medical practitioners. First, the aspiring healthcare practitioner must finish...
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What could be in store for the NHL and Minnesota Wild for the second half of 2020?

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The coronavirus pandemic has put major league sports on hold to ensure the safety of players, staff, and fans. Dr. Matt Boente MD supports the NHL and the Minnesota Wild, one of the leagues affected by the shutdown. Image source: Forbes.com Image source: Sportingnews.com Right now, it seems that there's no set date as to when the 2019 - 2020 season will resume. However, people involved in the league are doing their best by staying healthy and training at home. For the higher-ups in the league, the next steps they take must be following the rules set by the health authorities. This also involves following protocols regarding testing and quarantine. As a medical professional, Dr. Matt Boente MD agrees that these steps are necessary to prevent the further spread of the virus. Though this could mean stringent measures, the goal is to reduce the threat to people who support the league. There have been talks that the league is trying to organize the NHL Entry Dra...
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What to expect when studying health economics

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There is a multitude of branches one can follow when studying medicine. From knowing the intricacies of the brain to specializing in children’s medical needs, modern medicine has its work cut out in terms of keeping everyone healthy. But what about the backbone of medicine itself? Who takes care of hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities? While administrative staff help with running these facilities, health economists can assess situations to challenge and improve the status quo, explains Dr. Matt Boente MD. What can you expect to learn when studying health economics? Image source: knowledge.insead.edu Image source: mit.edu Health economics is an economics branch that affects healthcare and healthcare systems and facilities in terms of effectiveness and value. In the most basic economic terms, health economists are there to make sure prices are fair in terms of the value patients are given. This is often attributed to the demand for healthcare in certai...
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