Monthly Archives: April 2014

Patients, understandably, are not always in the best moods when staying in the hospital or outpatient facility. They may be uncomfortable from recent surgeries or procedures, and they may also be anxious about getting test results or hearing diagnoses that will negatively impact their lives. Continue Reading

Drawing blood can be a difficult healthcare task, depending on how cooperative the patient is! A patient that is young, very elderly, or just plain anxious (regardless of how old he or she is!) can complicate a simple blood draw. In addition, some patients may have veins that are difficult to locate, making necessary repeated attempts to find the vein. Continue Reading