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5 Major Trends You Should Expect in Healthcare System in 2018

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Healthcare trends are different inclinations that influence various positive or negative changes in health settings.  For instance, the current young generation has many and different expectations to access effective and advanced healthcare services using technologies with less or no trips to see doctors (Elsevier, 2016). The current healthcare trends include high demand for care, technology, increased partnership & collaborations, the community of care, and focus on wellness & prevention.       High Demand for Care Current generation seeks treatment and care with high-quality from different providers rather than visiting a primary care physician. Therefore, hospitals need to offer patient-centered services and products, and they should also involve patients in decision making to satisfy the demands. Also, there should have services in a way that is comfortable, convenient, and flexible to improve clinical outcomes. (Elsevier, 2016). For ...

Why Car Free Day in Some Cities including Kigali?

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History of Car Free Day in the Developed Cities Car Free Day in Bogota city of Colombia The Car Free Day has been so popular since the 1970s in Bogota city of Colombia, so Los Angeles became next due to its solid traffic reputation. Normally, people used to complain of long travels, air pollution, common traffic collisions and delays. Later, Richard McKinnon proposed closing off a portion of the city to vehicles for a few hours one Sunday to lessen vehicle traffic and encourage biking and walking to reduce the risks. His idea is based on the success of many other cities where officials have incorporated car-free days to promote the improvement of mass transit, biking and walking, and the development of communities where jobs are closer to home and where shopping is within walking distance. Instead of pressuring the individual to develop healthy habits, the intervention creates an environment where exercise is not only possible but pleasant, ultimately motivating some ...