Episodes
Published 03/07/13
Are you confused between what a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist do? On this episode, we bring on Dr. Jennifer Springs, Psy.D to talk about the differneces between both, and detail her own profession.
Published 01/11/13
Chances are if you have been to the emergency room, or to the hospital in general, you may have at one point been seen by a Physician Assistant. The role of the PA in the health care spectrum has become increasingly crucial. On this episode, Christopher Hanifin M.S.P.A, PA-C, and chair of the Seton Hall University PA program, talks about his profession and how similar a PA can be to an actual physician.
Published 01/04/13
Many health care consumers are aware of PT's and AT's, but are they aware of the OT? Deb Soares OTR/L comes on to talk about the profession of the occupational therapist and the types of people whom would benefit from their services.
Published 12/28/12
As health care professionals become certified in their respective fields, they can go on and specialize and receive other credentials to aid them in being a good clinician. Another credential that many PT's strive for is the MDT, the Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy credential. Dr. Mark Amir PT, DPT, DipMDT, is the guest on this weeks segment to talk about the MDT credential. He is also the payment policy contractor for the American Physical Therapy Association, and talks about Third Party...
Published 12/22/12
The Advanced Technical Professional is a professional in which the general population may not know about, but in this episode, we discuss how beneficial their services can be. An ATP deals with the correct sizing, fitting, and proper selection of assistive devices and home and work development to center around the needs of their patients.
Published 12/14/12
Are you tired of always being prescribed medicine to treat your ailments and would like to seek an alternative approach to allopathic medicine? On this segment, we discuss the profession of the Naturopathic Doctor, featuring Dr. Deneb Bates of the International Multiple Sclerosis Management practice in New York City. Dr. Bates discusses her homeopathic approach to link the mind, body and spirit in her treatments.
Published 12/07/12
Do you know what a Doctor of Osteopathy does? In this show, we start to differentiate between different medical doctors whom treat patients. Dr. Steven Emmett, DO, FAAMP, talks about his role as a Doctor of Osteopathy and the difference between an allopathic medicine, or the traditional MD.
Published 11/30/12
There are many different professionals whom you can see as a primary care physician. One of those qualified professionals is a Nurse Practicioner. Rebeccaa Lizarraga MSN, ANP-BC, talks about her profession and what her role is in the health care spectrum.
Published 11/23/12
A social worker is a very crucial profession in the health care spectrum. Beth DiBiase, LCSW at the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice in New York City, talks about her profession and her impact on the healthcare consumer.
Published 11/16/12
Have you or a loved one ever received home health care? Are you curious to know the inner workings of home health care? Alex Greenspan MSPT, CEO of Outreach Rehabilitation LLC in New York City talks home health care and the other components that comprise it.
Published 11/09/12
Have you ever played athletics and visited your respective schools "trainer" for assistance? Dr. VIcci Hill-Lombardi, associate professor for Seton Hall University's Master Of Science in Athletic Training program, appears on the Health Exchange to clear up the difference between an Athletic Trainer and "Trainer".
Published 11/08/12
Everyone loves to workout, but sometimes you need a certified professional to help you along that road. A certified strength and conditioning specialist can do just that. Our guest, Angelo Gingerelli CSCS, strength coach at Seton Hall University, details what his certification entitles him to do.
Published 11/08/12
In this episode, we talk to Liz Pavlovsky, a nursing student at Seton Hall University, on the process of schooling and the challenges faced along the journey to becoming a health care professional.
Published 11/08/12
Concussions have become very serious in athletic, and there has been numerous amount of research on what concussions are, and the prevention and management of them.
Published 10/22/12
Research is important, but what is considered good research versus bad research, and how is research conducted. These questions and more are answered in this episode aimed at informing the listener on the credibility of research.
Published 10/19/12
Dr. Stephen Kanter ATC/DPT talks about the role of a Physical Therapist, and how their scope of practice differs from others.
Published 10/19/12
In the inaugaral episode, hosts Steve Stracquatanio and Dr. Stephen Kanter ATC/DPT set the stage for their talk on the "credential puzzle", settling questions such as the difference between the numerous types of "doctors".
Published 10/19/12