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One Disease With Many Names: Which One You Use Makes a Difference in the PA Process

A Country Doctor Writes

So I sent in a prior auth request with the diagnosis of chronic respiratory failure with hypoxemia. It said that the diagnosis I gave them was not a qualifying diagnosis. Acetylcysteine is an old drug with two major uses. Orally it can lessen liver toxicity from acetaminophen (paracetamol) overdose. My application was denied.

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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. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. The post below appeared within seconds. Let me know in the comments what you think of it.

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It's All Innocent

StorytellERdoc

Those of us in medicine know that most illnesses can be blamed on three things--cats, the flu shot, and fibromyalgia (public notice-->please do NOT get in a tizzy because I DO believe in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia). She learned that packing a bleeding nose was not as easy as packing potatoes into the perfect perogie. Whatever it takes."

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Understanding Coding: ICD-10 and CPT You may not think about medical codes when booking a dr appointment , but providers use them for billing and documentation. For a new patient visit , both ICD-10 (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes are assigned. What does the doctor do first? How long will it take? usually part of preventive care.

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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. We’ve all been through this as a kid and childhood memories stick with us, just recalling this might send a shiver down your spine. For patients, it promises more accurate care and better outcomes. And there are so many such devices on the market.

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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. If you’ve recently received a DCIS diagnosis or know someone who has, what are your options? Breast Cancer, as are all cancers, is on the rise. Women have a 13% chance of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. In 2024, I had another scare. Don’t worry!

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