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Caring for the underserved: The National Health Service Corps

The Health Policy Exchange

Forty years ago, Eric Redman's classic book The Dance of Legislation provided a compelling "insider's account" of how the U.S. Envisioned by Seattle pediatrician Abraham Bergman, MD as a way to recruit idealistic young physicians to "doctor deficient" communities throughout the U.S.,

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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

The second part of the book traces the history of the "mind-body split" in medicine, starting with Hippocrates, through the Flexner Report (1910) to the present day. This is not to say that this book is not worth reading - far from it. But I fear that it is too far ahead of its time.

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Hormone virtual consultation for PCOS | Canadian women

Dr. Zaar

You can book appointments that fit your schedule. Once referred by a family doctor (which many services now help streamline), you can connect with an endocrinologist who will review your symptoms, blood work, and medical history. If you are struggling with PCOS, consider booking a virtual consultation.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Here’s a quick rundown of the process: Referral: Most virtual platforms will ask for a referral from your family doctor or pediatrician. Book Your Appointment: After getting your referral, you can set up an online consultation with a licensed pediatric endocrinologist.

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My favorite public health and health care books of 2024

Common Sense Family Doctor

Five moving memoirs and five more outstanding nonfiction titles comprise this year's 10th annual list of my favorite health books, listed alphabetically by title below. For more great reads, feel free to browse my lists from 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , and 2015-2020. Hope this list helps with your holiday shopping! ** 1.

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Corona Together

StorytellERdoc

Four, don't underestimate the power of a good book and a great song. If your symptoms are minor but you are concerned, such as a sniffle or sore throat or occasional cough, stay home or touch base with your family doctor's office for further guidance. Clean your house and dust that shelf. Go through your clothes and donate.

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Book Review: Booster Shots by Dr. Adam Ratner

Common Sense Family Doctor

This real-life scenario is probably Dr. Adam Ratner's worst nightmare, but it couldn't have come at a better time for his book. This is the perfect book for a very imperfect era, when the future health of our nation very much hangs in the balance. over the past 30 years.