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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

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This is not to say that this book is not worth reading - far from it.

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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

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Thankfully, pediatric endocrinology online in Canada is becoming more accessible, providing convenience and quality care to families across the country. What Is Pediatric Endocrinology?

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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. The Good Doctor: A Father, a Son, and the Evolution of Medical Ethics , by Barron Lerner 4. Hope this list helps with your holiday shopping! ** 1.

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Corona Together

StorytellERdoc

Don't bog down our front-line medical providers with mild symptoms. Four, don't underestimate the power of a good book and a great song. Seven, please make wise choices and be responsible when pursuing medical care. Wear a mask. Don't touch our faces. Use elbow-bump greetings. Or is this wave going to knock us on our asses?

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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.