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Zen and the Art of Doctoring

A Country Doctor Writes

I had this idea to write a post about quality, linking to the characterization of quality in the classic book Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. Doctors are trained to diagnose, prescribe, and perform with efficiency and precision. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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Can a Psychiatrist Prescribe Medication?

Doctor On Demand

You may want to consider seeing a psychiatrist if you: Have persistent or worsening mental health symptoms Need a formal diagnosis or second opinion Want to explore medication as a treatment option Have tried therapy but still experience distress Need help managing or adjusting a current prescription Can Online Psychiatrists Prescribe Medication?

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Is DCIS Cancer or Not?

AMMD

The average age of a breast cancer diagnosis has statistically been around 65. Now, roughly 9% of breast cancer diagnoses are in women under age 45 with this percentage continually rising(1). If you’ve recently received a DCIS diagnosis or know someone who has, what are your options? Thankfully all turned out negative again.

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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. AI in oral and maxillofacial pathology: early detection, targeted treatments Oral cancers and other serious issues can lurk undetected with biopsies being the only way to diagnose them. This means faster results and less guesswork.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

It greatly helps physicians in remote areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa diagnose and treat patients. Eye conditions through augmented reality Patient education is key in prevention and it also gives the best chance for physicians to arrive at the most accurate diagnosis based on their patients’ explanation of their symptoms.

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

Her most recent book is Dementia Friendly Communities: why we need them and how we can create them . Her most recent book is Creative Care: a revolutionary approach to dementia and elder care . And then the people with the other kinds of diagnoses feel left out because we talk about Alzheimer’s all the time.

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Should you have a coach? Greg Pawlson, Beth Griffiths, & Vicky Tang

GeriPal

We make a diagnosis. But oftentimes, a therapist has deeper training and really history of trauma and specific diagnoses, versus a coach may be a little bit more future-focused and really works with people, regardless of whether they’re having any diagnosable challenge at the moment. It’s so different from therapy.