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Negative Expectations

A Country Doctor Writes

Andrea told me nobody in her family ever took an antidepressant, and none of her friends ever did. By the time I had dutifully explained about initial nausea, the risk for suicidal ideation and the possibility of inducing a manic episode in undiagnosed bipolar patients, Andrea was squirming in her chair.

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Open Enrollment Guide (2020 Edition)

The Direct Doctors Difference

Most of the information is consistent this year, though I’ve updated things a bit below: Whether you purchase your insurance through the state, government, employer or directly from the vendors, this can be a daunting process. Sit down and review what medical services you and your family have used over the past few years.

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The importance of social connection: Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Thomas Cudjoe, & Carla Perissinotto

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Social connections impact our health in profound ways, whether it is the support we receive from family and friends in navigating serious illness, the joy from shared social activities, or connecting with our community. But, should we as clinicians care about the social lives of our patients?

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