Dr. Amy Baxter was one of several experts consulted for this article by Hillel Hoffmann for the Medical Bag website. There are several Q&A that help explain the impact of needle fear on public health. The medical community needs to recognize that needle fear is real and common.
Needle phobia is a direct threat to public health. Those who are afraid of shots may not get them. With COVID-19 upon us, addressing needle fear becomes more than making a doctor’s visit more pleasant. Now, it’s truly a lifesaving endeavor. In this article, Dr. Baxter discusses why needle fear and needle phobia are increasing and outlines multiple solutions.
As a researcher, I find the best scientists are those who digest a broad spectrum of data and find what isn’t there.
After years of waiting, 55 year old Sue York recently received a pancreas transplant for her diabetes.
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