5 Tips To Reduce Mental Stress During Lockdown Anxiety and depression have now become a major health problem. More than 264 million people of different ages suffer from depression, all over the world. People who suffer from severe mental stress tend to cause self-harm as well as suicide. There are clinical and non-clinical treatments to reduce mental stress and mental disorders. In this article, we are going to discuss non-clinical tips to reduce mental stress. 5 tips to reduce mental stress The following tips are very general in nature. But if you want a special therapy session, let us know at InstaCare or download the app here. Walking and jogging Physical exercises like walking and jogging are some of the best tools to reduce mental stress. They help you in fighting with depression and anxiety. Walking decreases circulating cortisol levels in the body, a hormone that causes palpitations, increased blood pressure, nervousness and increased blood sugar. It is secreted more when you are under stress and increases the risk of hypertension, diabetes and heart disease. Walking also releases endorphins in your body, the hormones that act as a natural painkiller for your body. They help people in sleeping well and staying happy. These hormones also elevate mood, remove irritability and depression. Anxiety also causes breathing problems, by walking and jogging daily you can regularize your breathing pattern. Since movement helps your muscles to relax and get rid of those tense muscles that occur due to anxiety. Spend time with your loved ones Spending time with your friends and family is like therapy. It makes you feel good about yourself. You can focus on how much people love you and how important you are for them. Spend some time of your day with them to reduce mental stress. According to a study, among women especially, spending time with their loved ones release oxycontin in their body, that is a stress reliever hormone. This effect is known as tending and befriend, the opposite of fight or flight response. Try to spend quality time with your children or parents at the park, a nice dinner or at a beach. Having a heart connecting conversation with your family gives you the feeling that you have a proper support system, eventually helping in reducing mental stress. Deep breathing Anxiety causes difficulty in breathing leading to an imbalance in oxygen and carbon dioxide ratio in the lungs, making you feel dizzy. This happens because when you are in a state of panic, your sympathetic nervous system activates and creates a fight or flight response. Causing difficulty in breathing, elevated blood pressure, and a faster heart rate. Breathing exercises can help in regularizing the breathing pattern, lowering your blood pressure and normalizing the rate heart rate. Simply breathe in slowly through your nose and exhale slowly through your mouth keeping your lips pursed, this will create a whooshing sound as you exhale. Repeat this exercise up to some minutes and reduce your mental stress. Creative activities Include different creative activities in your life. Consider doing painting, poetry, pottery, listen to music, do gardening or play games that make you feel relieved and stress-free. Keep yourself busy in activities that make you feel happy. Try to invest time helping others, that will relieve a lot of mental stress. When you are creating a difference in someone’s life, it makes you feel so satisfied. All these things distract your mind from thoughts that bother you and cause mental stress and anxiety. Doing different activities are a source of fun and happiness, they help a lot in changing your mood into a positive one. Connect to Allah In the Quran, Allah says, “For indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.” (94:5). This ayat explains to us that not after hardship there is ease, it says that with hardship there is ease. This shows that everything we think is a hardship has some ease and goodness in it. We do not understand what is good behind that, therefore we think that is bad for us. When we are in some kind of mental stress, Allah also gives us the strength to bear it, He will never leave you alone. Try to make five times prayer a habit, you will surely feel good after that. Prayer is the best tool for Muslims to reduce mental stress. Make a prayer to Allah regularly, talk about everything that is bothering you and you will feel so light and refreshing. Open your heart in front of Allah and have a firm belief that He can change things. Allah loves those people who are patient and seek His mercy. Conclusion You should consult your therapist about things that are bothering you. Even during Quarantine, you can connect with a therapist through the Instacare Telemedicine App or visit here. Along with that try to sleep well, decrease caffeine intake, make a proper routine and focus on the positive things in life. Always think about the blessings of life, rather than the ones you did not get. Try to keep yourself busy and be optimistic. You are stronger than you think! For more info, visit here.
How Can Older People Stay Safe From This Pandemic? Older adults and people seem to be at higher risk. We can make sure that older people stay safe. But people with severe diseases like cancer, heart, lungs, and diabetes are at higher risk. They can develop more complications from the infectious disease. Because 8 out of 10 deaths in the US have been in 65 years and older. Here are some stats: Estimated percent requiring hospitalization 31-70% of adults 85 years old and older 31-59% of adults 65-84 years old Estimated percent requiring admission to an intensive care unit 6-29% of adults 85 years old and older 11-31% of adults 65-84 years old Estimated percent who died 10-27% of adults 85 years old and older 4-11% of adults 65-84 years old However, the fatality rate of people over 80 years from this pandemic is almost 15% from China. Older people do not have a robust immune system to cope with this pandemic. This pandemic is impacting the global population in drastic ways. In many countries, it is difficult for older people to stay safe and they are facing severe threats and challenges at this time. On the other hand, all age groups are at risk of exposure to the virus. However, older people can develop a severe illness if they contract due to the psychological changes that come with aging and potential health conditions. During this time of isolation, we should treat all older people treated with high respect and dignity so they stay safe. Likewise, support for older people’s families, their near ones, and their caregivers are an essential part of the countries’ comprehensive response to the pandemic. Care of Diet and Medicine During times of isolation and quarantine, older people need safe access to nutritious food, necessary supplies, money, medicine to support their physical health, and social care. Older people should have access to accurate information. So, they should be told how to stay physically and mentally fit during this pandemic and what to do if they fall sick. They are often dependent on communities and carers to maintain their daily routine. The care of mental health during troubled times is also a key consideration. Social Challenges To keep your grandparents or parents safe because you can not visit them. However, this does not mean to isolate them socially. Physical distancing is not social isolation. The older people might have isolation or mobility challenges. As a result, they might not know what to do. In many societies, seniors are most lively to live in poverty. Therefore, this makes it difficult for them to get food, and they can not even take care of them. To stay at home might be difficult. This is not asked to change their behavior forever, but just for three to four months. When you look at the curve of Wuhan and Hubei, It’s only been three months. So stay at home for three months, and it will be alright. There are some simple steps that you can do to keep them safe and fit during this pandemic. Family Get Together You can plan family gatherings not physically but virtually. This will help them to cope with their loneliness. Research shows that older people are more likely to talk with their grandchildren. Precautions in Checkups Whether it is routine checkup or emergency, take all precautionary measures. Call a doctor at home for a regular checkup for table condition or electoral procedure. Consult with a doctor before any move. You can use telehealth services like Instacre is providing free guidelines related to the pandemic and infectious virus. Encourage Activities If they are still doing their exercise and following their diet and health care routine, appreciate and encourage them. Ask them to practice all types of training like strength and flexibility etc. Plan ways if they fall sick “Expect good and prepare for the worst” thing applies here because they fall ill. This will enhance the delivery of emergency health care to them instead of unable to understand what happens. On the other hand, if you did not think about it, then it will create panic and even cause significant loss. Create a list of organizations For this, create a list of organizations that can properly guide you on what to do in that situation. For this purpose, the government of Pakistan created a helpline for the guidance of individuals. You can call on 1166 to ask for more details about the disease. Instacare is providing free counseling on this high time for serving the community. You can call on 092-317-9797-297 for guidance from medical experts. In short, there are many ways through which we can prevent them. We can engage them and keep them mentally and physically fit when this pandemic will over; they can easily follow their previous routine. Meanwhile, they need our attention and support. Loved ones check in with older adults about their support networks, and help them find ways to stay connected to these groups and routines. Some religious and civic organizations may already have a plan in place for reaching out to older adults in their community. If so, make sure that the older adults know that too, and help them connect with whatever services may be available to protect them.
The world is facing a global crisis of coronavirus pandemic. The testing capacity has always been a question mark to the performance of any government in the world. In Pakistan, More than 5,000 patients have been reported to date. The current testing capacity of Pakistan is still very low. According to the Federal Health Minister, Dr. Zafar Mirza, the government of Pakistan is trying to increase the capacity to 20,000 PCR tests by the end of April 2020. Meanwhile, InstaCare, who is always known for its innovation in making healthcare services accessible in Pakistan joined hands with Eurofins Biomnis, a Global European leader in Diagnostic Services through Balsa. With this collaboration, InstaCare now has the capacity to conduct up to 40,000 PCR Tests in Pakistan every month. It’s a massive contribution by a European leader to support Pakistan and is also a great support for the government where our own local pathology labs have a monthly capacity of fewer than 10,000 tests per month. Eurofins is currently offering the test for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in the USA, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, and the Netherlands and soon in more countries with a global capacity of 15,000 tests per day and have already conducted more than 600,000 tests. How to Book COVID Test in Pakistan Through a web and mobile portal, a patient can book a test with a home sample collection service in Pakistan. A Patient can also use a helpline number i.e. 0317-1777516 to book a test. InstaCare will start collecting the samples with home delivery service in collaboration with Akram Medical Complex, Lahore. These samples will be shipped to Eurofins Biomnis diagnostic centers in Europe. Within 4 days, results will be produced. Digital Reports will be provided to the patients through InstaCare’s EMR. Quality Assurance Eurofins Biomnis performs 32,000 tests every day with a team of 737 pathologists, highly qualified scientists, and technologists. Currently, the European leader is operating in over 40 countries across the world with 23 international collection hubs. The collaboration between InstaCare and Eurofins Biomnis through Balsa have collectively increased the national testing capacity to over 100,000+ Tests per month. It is also important to understand the importance of collaboration in this critical time when SARS-CoV-2 detection is crucial for every country. Not just the testing capacity but also the authenticity and quality of the test is a real challenge for everyone. Current situation of PCRS tests in Pakistan According to Government officials, Pakistan will have capacity of testing 25,000 patients per day by the end of this month. But are the testing kits that are employed currently precise enough to give credible results? There are several instances when people were tested positive while they were not infected and then in the second text it showed they are negative. Consider that if a kit can show a negative case positive, then the opposite can also be true. If a corona positive has been ignored because of the wrong text result, this can cause serious consequences. That’s why, in any case, we must not compromise on quality. As mentioned above, Eurofins Biomins is currently serving in countries like Britain, US, and Germany. Further, there are a few number of laboratories who are providing testing options but there are two problems. They don’t have nationwide reach and charge a considerable amount of money. To solve this problem, along with Akram Medical Complex, InstaCare will serve a vast number of people.
How To Workout During Quarantine Period? Everyone nowadays has to stay in quarantine due to coronavirus outbreak. This is bad for health since many people just eat and sleep all day long. WHO has asked the healthy people to stay physically fit by doing workout during quarantine at their home. Gyms are already closed globally, so to stay safe and healthy we should try to work out at home. Staying physically fit will also help you to fight against coronavirus because this virus adversely affects the person’s lung. If they are already weak and unfit, they can face worse symptoms. Apart from it, exercise is necessary for ourselves. Only do exercises if you are healthy, do not do any exercise if you are having any of the coronavirus symptoms like cough, fever, and shortness of breath. In this article, we were going to discuss how to workout in quarantine? How can we motivate ourselves to go out of bed and stay active? How can we work out in quarantine despite the closed gyms? Short breaks to workout during a quarantine Doing exercise for a long period is hard for many people. Therefore they should consider doing exercises for short periods, many times a day. Doing an hour’s workout is an arduous task for those who are not used to it. But if you do 15 minutes workout four times a day, it does not seem that hard. Therefore breaking physical activity in sets make it easier to do. Resources to workout during the quarantine There is a tremendous amount of resources available out there on the internet. You can find videos on all levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Here are some exercises you can try out in your home: High knees High knees are an excellent exercise to get your heart rate up and it requires no equipment. To do this exercise, stand with your feet hip-width apart. Lift your one knee as high as you can and then quickly switch to the other one before the first one lands. Continue doing the same steps at a fast rate as if you were running. Sit-ups Sit-ups greatly engage your abdominal muscles and help tone them. To do this exercise, lie flat on your back and bend your knees. Now put your hands behind your ears and raise your head and shoulders the ground. Lower yourself again to where you started and repeat the same steps. Push-ups Push-ups are great to build strength in your arms and chest. To do this exercise, start by lying flat on your stomach on the floor, feet aligned together. Place your hands shoulder-width apart, palms facing downwards. Now try to raise yourself using your arms. Repeat the same process. If that’s hard for you, try shifting your weight to your knees instead of your feet or begin by doing push-ups against a wall and then doing the standard push-up. Jumping Jacks Jumping Jacks are great to increase your heart rate up and burn calories. To do these, start by standing upright, arms by your side and feet joined together. Now bend your knees and jump in the air. Stretch your arms over your head and spread your legs out while jumping. Return to the original position and repeat the same steps. Doing this exercise at a fast pace can burn a good amount of calories. Home-made Weights If you like lifting weights but don’t have dumbells available at your home, don’t worry. You can make your weights at home. Simply, use a left-over water bottle and fill it with water, sand, or stones and use it for weight training. If you need heavier weights, you can try using a bigger bottle like a 5 liter one. Conclusion There’s absolutely no reason not to workout during quarantine if the gyms are closed. As they say, when there is a will, there is away. You can keep yourself physically active even if you are staying at home. Do whatever you like and enjoy doing. If you like dancing, then dance. If you like weight-training then go for it. You can also modify your workouts according to your strength and the space available. Quarantine should not make you compromise on your fitness because after all, health is wealth. For more information, click here.
How Can Pregnant Women Stay Safe From The Global Infection? Pregnancy is such an important, joyful yet stressful period of a woman’s life. It brings you happiness, hope, and joy altogether. But at the same time, women feel stressed about how will this pregnancy go on? How will they cope with the physiological changes in their body? Since the coronavirus outbreak is creating so much panic, for pregnant women it is a continuous source of stress and anxiety. In this article, we are going to discuss pregnant women’s safety from the infection that has taken over the whole world. Can pregnant women pass coronavirus to their children? Experts do not know much about either pregnant mothers can pass coronavirus to their newborn or not. Some babies born to mothers suffering from coronavirus have been tested positive for coronavirus. The coronavirus does not occur in breast milk and amniotic fluid samples. Since there is a high chance that mothers suffering from coronavirus can infect their babies, the doctors separate the newborns from their mothers to protect them. How can pregnant women’s safety be enhanced? Pregnant women should take all the basic preventive measures to protect themselves. They should take the following measures to protect themselves from getting infected with coronavirus: Wash their hands frequently with soap and water. Also, they can use sanitizer for disinfecting their hands. Avoid traveling in public transport. Use a tissue paper when sneezing. Discard that tissue paper quickly. Avoid going out to public places and gatherings. Try to consult your doctor through telemedicine. Avoid unnecessary exposure to hospitals and clinics. Since they are also a hub of transmitting infections. Stay 2 meters away from people if you go out. What about pregnant women with heart disease? Pregnant women with congenital or acquired heart disease should stay in quarantine for at least 12 weeks. They should strictly avoid going out because they are at high risk of catching the infection. Since infections are lethal for both pregnant women and patients with heart diseases. People on risk should ask their friends or family members to bring necessary goods like groceries and medicines for them. Ask all family members to wash their hands when they come home back from outside. Also do not forget to disinfect high touch surfaces like doorknobs, switchboards and mobile phones, etc. Is pregnant women’s safety at high risk? There is no such evidence that pregnant women’s safety is at higher risk of catching the coronavirus infection. Experts believe that pregnant women will also face the same symptoms as other people of the same age group. According to current information, pregnant women will also face mild to moderate symptoms. Coronavirus symptoms include cough, fever, fatigue, shortness of breath and pneumonia. Can COVID-19 increase the risk of miscarriage? According to the center for disease control (CDC), coronavirus does not increase the risk of miscarriage or fetal complications. Another complication that can occur due to disease is preterm labor. However, there is not much data to comment on how the coronavirus poses harm to pregnant women’s safety. How can you keep your immune system strong? You should take your prescribed multivitamins daily. Also do not forget to take vitamin C as a supplement as well as in your diet. It boosts immunity and helps you to fight against infections. You should take a diet rich in antioxidants. Add plenty of fruits and green vegetables in your diet. Have a good sleep of the least 8 hours. Sleeping well keeps you healthy and strong. Drink plenty of water, keep yourself hydrated. What about the baby shower? The baby shower is a memorable and joyous event in one’s life. Since the Centre for disease control and prevention (CDC) has asked people to practice social distancing, you should cancel all the gatherings. Your health and your baby’s health are more important than anything. You should neither host nor attend any party or any gathering. Should you get a flu shot? Pregnant women should get a flu shot. It would not protect you against coronavirus, but it can help in lowering the flu symptoms. Make sure to consult your doctor first regarding that, because flu shot can sometimes cause complications for you and the baby. If you start having cold-like symptoms after a flu shot, do consult your doctor. Conclusion Pregnancy during coronavirus outbreak is so stressful. But you should make sure to think positive, stay calm and happy. Continuous stress and tension are not good for your health as well as your baby’s health. Try to concentrate on other tasks that keep you busy. Do things that relax you, lower your stress. Stay socially connected to your friends and family via cellphone. Stay isolated, stay protected. Don’t visit any hospital. In case you need any direct advice from doctors, take an online consultation through InstaCare Telemedicine App or visit here. For more information, visit contact us.
Mental Conditions That Can Develop In Quarantine Everyone has a different way to react to a situation. In this coronavirus pandemic, people have to strictly follow the quarantine. This could be a source of relaxation and spending time with your family members, or a source of stress for many. An abrupt change in one’s social rhythm can cause mental conditions. In this article, we will discuss the mental conditions that can develop in quarantine. What is quarantine? Firstly, we need to know what is quarantine. According to the NPR, the definition of quarantine is; “Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.” The word quarantine was first used by the people of Venice, Italy in 1127 due to a leprosy outbreak. Then after 300 years later, the people of the United Kingdom imposed its use due to the plague outbreak. In Canada in 2003, people also went into quarantine due to the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome. West African villages also practiced quarantine in 2014 due to the ebola virus outbreak. Now almost the whole world is in quarantine due to coronavirus outbreak. Mental Conditions in quarantine Following are the conditions that have high chances to get developed in a quarantine. Feeling of helplessness The effects of quarantine on mental health include a feeling of helplessness. People feel that they have no control over the situation, which haunts them. They think that they cannot go out by their will. This creates panic and negativity around people. No social activity People have to stay at home for long periods without any social gathering. This is so stressful for people especially those who are extrovert, who like to meet other people. They cannot go to a restaurant, host a party at home or sit together and play cards. There is no source of relaxation with family and friends. Since spending time with your loved ones make you a happy and healthy person. You feel refreshed while going out on a weekend for dinner or any other activity. One of the negative effects of quarantine on mental health is that people have to socially disconnect from each other, hence getting a feeling of depression. Health risks Depression and anger are the major side effects of quarantine on mental health. People start feeling anxious about what the future holds for them. They continuously think about how will they get over the situation, how are they going to do their groceries and other stuff, how will they cope with the financial strain. These things constantly keep them worried and anxious leading to depression and anger. The feeling of loneliness, sadness, fear, anxiety, and continuous stress makes them suffer from severe mental health issues. Post-traumatic stress symptoms Post-traumatic stress disease occurs when a person goes through a severe shocking, strange event. They face symptoms like panic attacks, nightmares, and anxiousness. This can also happen when people have to go through quarantine for a long period. The adverse effects of quarantine on mental health are so severe that they need time to completely wipe out. Some people can even start drugs and alcohol abuse. These habits are usually carried till three years after the end of quarantine. Claustrophobic people Quarantine is like hell for people who suffer from claustrophobia. Locking them up in a small tight place makes them suffer from panic attacks and anxiety. They continuously have to tell themselves that this will be over. Since these people feel suffocated in small places, they have to spend day and night at a single place in quarantine. This could deteriorate their mental health a lot. Stress for elderly The elderly people are already at risk of catching the coronavirus. They strictly have to stay at home for long periods. Since many elderly people are already dependent on people, quarantine adds more to their stress. They feel so low and depressed by lying on the bed the whole day and night. A little outing can refresh them, which is impossible in quarantine. What to do? Since the whole country is under lockdown currently, and social distancing is must, the best solution is to consult a doctor remotely. Instacare is providing free corona consultations to diagnose if you have corona or not. Also, the following video might help you. We can just hope to get out of the quarantine soon. This phase of quarantine is so stressful for all the people. But, at the same time, we should try to be more constructive at home. We can do many things to keep us entertained. Doing activities related to art and craft, painting, reading, gardening, decorating home can help us to get rid of stress and boredom. Do little new activities daily to keep yourself protected from mental illness. Try not to worry about little things that affect mental health.
What Would A Post-corona World Look Like? Everyone nowadays is talking about coronavirus pandemic. The majority of people, all over the world are practicing social distancing, taking all the measures to protect themselves from catching the virus. It is depressing to be locked at home for such a long period, but at the same time, people are surely going to learn some positive habits. Everyone should be optimistic while thinking about the future. They should focus on the positivity it will leave behind. In this article, we will discuss how would a post-corona world look like. What impact would it leave on the whole world? Value of relationships No one would take relationships for granted in the post-corona world. We are seeing in the news these days that thousands of people have died due to COVID-19. Even young people are losing their lives. People are losing their parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends without even getting a chance to say goodbye. This would teach everyone, the value of relationships, spending time together with loved ones and cherishing every moment with them. Value of a handshake People did not use to value handshakes to such an extent as that they would do in the future. Shaking hands has now become a thing of the past. People in the post-corona world would value and appreciate the gesture of shaking hands. It would not annoy them anymore. Social distancing and all other preventive measures will teach them the beauty of staying other, staying close with each other. Since, valuing little things make your life easier, positive and healthy. Working from home Remote working was not a norm before coronavirus outbreak. People working from home were thought to be as lazy and unsuccessful. Normalizing remote working would have taken years if the coronavirus would not have arrived. In the post-corona world, people would indeed respect and value those working from homes. This would benefit the freelancers, remote workers, stay-at-home parents, women who have to stay at home and people suffering from any chronic illnesses. They would get more chances for jobs. This will also increase the working productivity because some individuals feel less stressed working remotely than working in offices. Living without junk food These days, restaurants are closed, at some places even food home delivery is also unavailable. People are cooking at home themselves. This will teach people who are addicted to junk food, that they can survive without junk food. Since it is unhealthy, but delicious at the same time so it is hard for people to stop eating junk food. In the post-corona world, people would know that they can make healthy eating a habit by cooking at their home. Appreciating little things People in the post-corona world will learn the art of appreciating every little thing in their life. They would not feel bad if they have to work more because they would think that they at least have a chance to work. People would like to meet others after practicing so much social distancing. They would know the importance of staying together. In the post-corona world, the hectic schedule would not annoy people anymore. They would know the importance of working. This would make people think more optimistically and will increase hopefulness. Since valuing little things make your life positive and beautiful. Value of going out Globally, people are confined to their homes. In the post-corona world, they will learn the value of going out. They would appreciate spending quality time outdoors with their friends and family, rather than spending time on their gadgets. People would know how it feels like staying at home and how going out rejuvenates them. They are going to love nature, the parks, the beach view and would value the liberty of going out. The habit of saving money In the post-corona world, people would have learned the benefits of saving money. Many people nowadays, during coronavirus outbreak are unable to earn money. This is a big crisis for all the people who do not have any savings for the rainy day. Some people are so obsessed to spend all the money they earn on expensive brands or luxuries which is not a necessity. These people would eventually learn to save some money for their bad time too. No one knows what the future holds for them, so it is good to have savings in hand for the future. Conclusion We all can hope to get out of this phase soon because, after darkness there is light. This coronavirus outbreak is so painful and damaging for humans, but at the same time, it will teach you lessons. We can hope for a happy and healthy time in the post-corona world. At this crucial time, people should gain hope by thinking about positive changes that this coronavirus pandemic will teach them. As Christopher Reeve says “once you choose hope, anything’s possible.”
How To Spend Quarantine Time Productively? Since the lockdown from March 21, we all are in quarantine. At least most of us. Thanks to technology, activities have been moved to the online platform. If you are following news and reading this article cocooned in your homes – at first, it is not bad – you have gotten an opportunity to do nothing, or everything you wondered to do. It makes sense that the world is dying, we don’t have time for such trivial things. But see that the pandemic has put a whole social cycle in a state of halt. This has a huge impact In case, you haven’t sorted out what to do, here are the most exciting and productive activities to do in quarantine. Finding new hobbies It is never late to discover yourself. The time and space that self-discovery requires are available to everyone. This is the prime time to invest in your self. Here are a few tips on how to find new hobbies. From childhood memories Childhood is the most creative time in one’s life. A child can learn a language, the most difficult tool to learn in the world, at this time. Every child gets interested in different things in their childhood. These habits shape the rest of the child’s life. Your life also consists of a ton of fascinating and amazing experiences. You just need to explore these themes. Is there something that makes you forget your day? Hobbies are a hook. Stuff that engages you so that you forget about your day, is reasonably a thing that you must explore. Imagine if Leonardo di Caprio had decided not to pursue acting, how would we have The Revenant? Similarly, if you enjoy doing something, there’s much possible that you have found a new hobby. Hobbies that you forgot to continue Similarly, in early adolescents kid get no many interesting things. Think if you can come up with something that can be a source of pleasure and development. What would you like to change yourself We all want to have something changed among us. This one thing can be anything like our attitude, body shape, knowledge. This way you can easily get into a hobby that you like and Is productive. Turning hobbies into professions Start now If you have decided to turn your passion into a profession, start now. Starting as soon as possible is the most important step you can take. Most of the time, people procrastinate to build their business, but they fail to take an initiative and hence all their plans fail. So start early, start now. Even if its quarantine, start planning and then implement an online version. Networking Share your ideas. Though it’s a risky thing. But important too. Sharing your views with other people will highlight the major problems that you would face in your initiative. Create a portfolio If due to quarantine, you can’t start. THen begin to create a portfolio. Start making samples of products. Entrepreneurship Starting a business is not an easy task. Equip yourself with rules and tricks of the business world. Start learning business and market from different sources like edX, YouTube, etc. This will help you sustain your startup. Taking the profession to the next level Update CV Your CV defines and presents you. If you are facing the problem of not getting to the interview table, you need to focus on your CV. It’s not you much qualification or experience you have, it’s how you present yourself. Presentation/Communication skills These are some of the most important skills. Don’t confuse it with confidence. Instead, it’s about how to negotiate through words. There are various techniques to do this. This will help you in molding the world according to your choice. Creativity Creative people are always welcome everywhere. If you can think out of the box, well, you have the ace. So, think of ways through which you bring a change in your profession. The most important thing for this is that you learn everything about your profession first. Coming to where it all started Without any doubt, a family is the most important thing in one’s life. Quarantine has allowed all of us to spend time together with our loved ones. Cooking Cooking is something that families often enjoy. So try making a pizza or something that you all will enjoy. Games House party games are an interesting way to spend time and engage with your family. Movie nights Movies will be a nice time to spend watching. You can have a nice discussion afterward. One to one talks Have an intimate one to one talk with them. Such talks reveal a lot about your relations and strengthen them. These are the tiny tasks that will keep you going in life. Now, it is an excellent time to work on it. To sum up these suggestions, you can do anything that you want during your quarantine period. But here are a few productive ways which will enhance your skills in one way or another. Use this time as an opportunity to make yourself a better person. Now in case you are showing any symptoms of infection, have a free consultation with certified doctors. To know more about quarantine and pandemic, visit InstaCare.
How Doctors Can Increase The Clinical Productivity? The clinical management software has now become a revolutionary tool that can ease the doctors and the other staff as well. This software helps in storing all the information about patients in one place. In this article, we are going to discuss how clinical management software helps in increasing clinical productivity during the corona pandemic. Appointment Reminder The clinical management software reminds automatically us about the patient’s appointment. This feature helps in saving time and reduces the error. Otherwise, there are fair chances that a person can miss or forget the appointment. Inventory Maintenance This software helps to increase clinical productivity by maintaining the inventory. They give a reminder either the stock is less or has to be ordered. Along with that it also keeps reminding you about the expiry dates hence preventing material wastage. It also manages the purchase of goods by predictive reordering. Time-saving The clinical management software helps the doctors and their assistants in saving time. They need not search again and again for the patient’s previous records, or to enter the manually written prescription on computers. Also, they do not need to write the medication and disease history on every visit, this enhances clinical productivity. Complete Detail The software contains a full detailed record of patients to serve which increases clinical productivity. The doctor can save all the medication history, hypersensitivity records, previous tests done and all the disease history. The complete detail will help the doctor to analyze the case and make the diagnosis. All the records in one click make it easier and time-saving for the doctors. Easy To Access The health care providers can reach the patient’s profile from anywhere. This helps a lot in online consultation. The doctors can revise all the previous treatments and diagnoses, which helps in making a decision about further treatment. No matter where the doctors are, they can reach their patients easily. Prevents Errors The clinical management software alarms, if the wrong medications are being given according to the diagnosis, or the patient is hypersensitive to the drug. They also make sure that there is no drug-drug interaction or drug-disease interaction. Therefore, it is a valuable tool to reduce errors that occur either due to heavy workload or negligence. Legible Handwriting Bad handwriting causes many medication errors that can lead to death. This happens because the prescription is not clear, neatly written and cannot be read properly. If the pharmacist perceives it as some other drug and dispenses that, it could be fatal. Sometimes, the nurses cannot understand the notes that the doctors put. Even an error related to the administration and dilution of a drug could result in death. So, with the help of clinical management software, healthcare professionals can reduce errors, eventually resulting in improved clinical productivity. Everyone Can Reach In hospitals, many people are working together. If someone is working on the file, the other person cannot. The doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, and even the billing department need the patient’s file to process any task. The healthcare workers and the patient has to wait plenty of time to get the file and work done. With the help of clinical management software, all the healthcare professionals can work simultaneously, on the same file. This reduces a lot of hassle and time. Easy Billing Clinical management software makes billing easier for accountants. Since it has a complete detail of the services, the billing department can easily make the bill in a short time. It is also beneficial for those who need to get reimbursement of their bills from insurance companies. The detailed record can be reached anytime, anywhere. Patient Satisfaction Every doctor wants their patient to be fully satisfied with their services. Since this software will lead to error reduction and time-saving, eventually it will increase the clinical productivity of healthcare professionals. Patients are moved to see that their doctor has a piece of complete knowledge regarding their history and progress. This makes it beneficial for both, the patients and the doctors. Conclusion Clinical management software can make life a lot easier, but it will take some time to implement it completely. The healthcare providers are so used to writing manually that it has become their habit. To implement this software use, they will also have to learn all the basics of using the software and technology, and they should be fast enough too in doing that. Proper training will be needed to work on clinical management software, but it is not hard to achieve. This software will help a lot in reducing errors and time investment. The authorities should implement this software system soon, to increase clinical productivity and patient satisfaction. For more information, contact us.
Telehealth in Pakistan Helped 6000+ Patients During Lockdown After the COVID-19 Outbreak in the country, the supply chain has become a major challenge for the public as well as the government. From food items to medicines, everything is becoming difficult to access due to lockdown. Meanwhile, InstaCare came forward with an initiative called InstaCare Corona Response Unit – ICRU to help people by making healthcare services accessible and efficient. The platform has made online doctor checkup possible at your home by the use of telehealth in Pakistan. InstaCare is also taking online medicine orders with free delivery across Pakistan. You can even request an online lab test booking with free home sampling services through the platform. For the people who are concerned about medical issues during the pandemic, you can avail of free telehealth in Pakistan. So now lets discuss what is ICRU. What is the InstaCare Corona Response Unit – ICRU InstaCare has been known for its amazing work and contribution to introduce the services of telehealth in Pakistan for past many years. When COVID-19 Strikes Pakistan, 12 team members at InstaCare volunteer themselves to help the country to make healthcare remain accessible even in the hard times. While the company was closely studying the global as well as local stats so it was very much obvious that Pakistan will have to embrace lockdown in order to save lives but Team InstaCare was planning how to deliver care at doorstep during such time. Response unit that was started with 12 members started spreading all over Pakistan when some amazing doctors, organizations and healthcare workers joined the unit. Doctors from all 4 provinces volunteer themselves for this great cause. Organizations such as Sehat Karwan, ElajZone , Khyber Medical University (KMU), Pathodont Clinics and Akram Medical Complex played a vital role to provide relief to the patients anytime anywhere with telemedicine. Akram Medical Complex and InstaCare Started Telemedicine to help patients during COVID-19 CEO, Akram Medical Complex, Dr. Shehla Javaid came forward as hope to thousands of patients when she decided to make AMC a telemedicine center during the pandemic to help patients. InstaCare supported the vision by offering its best telehealth system. Khyber Medical University (KMU) and Government of KPK Started Telemedicine in Pakistan in collaboration with InstaCare Khyber medical university, A leading medical institute in Peshawar formed a telemedicine center with 50+ doctors to offer free online doctor checkups in KPK. Governer KPK , Announced the news on his official twitter handler: More than 50 doctors will be available on telephone & internet from 9AM to 6PM. Helpline No’s for Patients: 03171777516 & 03179797297 or can use KMU website. https://t.co/sK9qNjcCCY 2/2#PakistanFightsCorona #StayHomeStaySafe pic.twitter.com/gh0C9RbpWp — Shah Farman (@ShahFarman_PTI) March 26, 2020 Shah Farman, KPK Governor Inaugurated the telemedicine center at KMU, Peshawar: ICRU 10 Days Progress In just 10 days after the announcement of ICRU Free Services, People started responding. The response was massive so InstaCare called more volunteer doctors and medical students. Today ICRU is a family of 300+ People serving the nation with their best capabilities, following stats explains the progress of our team’s 10 days efforts: How InstaCare telehealth services work: You can visit InstaCare.Pk, a web portal where patients can instantly get online medical consultation with telemedicine. You can call at helpline number 03171777516 to talk to doctors if you have any medical related queries. You can download the InstaCare App from Google Playstore to order medicines or lab tests. Subscribe Youtube Channel for Live Sessions with Doctors so you can share your concerns with doctors while staying at home. Follow Instagram and Facebook for live updates and useful content. Read the blog to make yourself more aware of the situation and how to take better care of yourself and your loved ones. Prof. Dr. Javed Akram, Vice-Chancellor University of Health Sciences Reviews about InstaCare Dr. Javed Akram is a known medical professional with years of experience and is always known for his research work and dedication to enable the digital healthcare ecosystem in Pakistan. He praised the efforts of InstaCare services in telehealth in Pakistan as: Media Praising about Telehealth in Pakistan
