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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. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

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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. It’s like adding an expert gum specialist to the team.

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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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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

How far can you see and hear? When it comes to vision, it’s around 50 miles, talking about hearing, it’s only 1-2 miles at best! What about the smell of the flowers? Without the wind blowing, only 10-20 metres. How about touching or tasting? Well, it depends on your arm’s length, but obviously not further than that. Globally 1.1

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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? In 2024, I had another scare. Don’t worry!

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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 . Summary Transcript Summary. What would it take to transform dementia care? She created TimeSlips which we talk about in our podcast.

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

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Coaching is in. During the later stages of the pandemic, it seemed every other person, and particularly the junior faculty in our Division, were either being coached, in training to coach, or coaching others. When I was a junior faculty, coaching wasn’t a thing. We address: What is coaching? This is Eric Widera.