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Unsorted: Welcome to my World!

A Country Doctor Writes

A patient appointment for a physical could yield a cancer suspicion or diagnosis. An appointment for chest pain could lead to an intervention for domestic violence. A quick visit for a skin rash could land a high school senior in the hospital for a leukemia workup.

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Dr. Marsh Shares 3 Tips for Healthy Feet

Logansport Memorial Hospital

Early detection and diagnosis can prevent significant issues, including surgery. At your appointment, your podiatrist will check your blood flow and sensation. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Marsh, call the office at 574.753.3338. If you have diabetes, see your podiatrist for regular check-ups.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Disease Diagnosis If a patient visits a hospital with specific symptoms, a primary care doctor diagnoses what they're suffering from. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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The Healthcare Vision of ChatGPT-4o and Multimodal LLMs

The Medical Futurist

It’s obvious what a potential removing language barriers holds for medical appointments. Another company’s algorithm works with the hospital’s electronic medical records, and yet another third-party suplier creates AI to compile insurance reports. AI used in the hospital.

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Episode 165: WDx #8 – Clinical unknown with Dr. Ann Marie Kumfer & Dr. Debra Bynum

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She also serves as a section editor for the Human Diagnosis project. After three years at WakeMed, she returned to UNC for further training as a fellow in the Geriatric Medicine program and was appointed to a faculty position in 2001. Want to learn more about the Women in Diagnosis (WDx) series?

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. Rather, it’s a dental professional who can demonstrate the proper techniques at your next appointment. In comparison, the first VR-recorded surgery was performed at the Royal London Hospital in 2016.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis. Factors such as insurance carriers, network, hospital system(s), plan structure, location, and demographics play crucial roles. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it!