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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. “Quality” in medicine is not merely reflected in lab values or surgical success rates but also in the subtle, often unquantifiable connection between doctor and patient. .

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

A Country Doctor Writes

I have a patient with severe lung disease who is on oxygen 24/7. So I called the patient’s pharmacy and they don’t have it in stock, but they can get it and my insurance would require a prior authorization. So I sent in a prior auth request with the diagnosis of chronic respiratory failure with hypoxemia.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? People often search: What happens at a new patient visit? How long will it take?

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Electronically-delivered PHQ9s increase engagement in patients with depression [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Since many patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) have anhedonia and can be reluctant to engage in treatment, many practices struggle to engage patients with depression in regular follow up and care. Eligible patients had a diagnosis of MDD, but had not filled out a PHQ9 in the past 2 weeks to 6 months.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. For dentists, it’s transforming diagnosis, decision-making, and treatment planning. How about having a teledentist consultation?

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

The California-based firm, Second Sight , the German company, Retina Implant AG, and the French venture, Pixium Vision were the forerunners of the field, developing implantable visual prosthetics to restore vision to patients who are blind as a result of the rare condition of retinitis pigmentosa.

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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? This is why conventional physicians treat DCIS in patients with surgery, radiation, and sometimes chemotherapy. Thankfully all turned out negative again.

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