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Patient Testimonial – Eduardo Sanchez Castillo

Logansport Memorial Hospital

At Logansport Memorial Hospital, we know how an unexpected injury or illness can impact your daily routine and quality of life. Ending up in the hospital can be scary and worrisome for patients and their families, and Eduardo Sanchez Castillo’s experience was no different. My foot was bad. Really, really bad.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

One of my favorite success stories involves a patient who had a strong family history of diabetes. In a concierge model, however, I had the time to help him develop a proactive health plan. In a concierge setup, I know my patients’ medical history, their families, and even their lifestyle choices in great detail.

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It's Not About The Pus

StorytellERdoc

Not only Emma, but soon my friends and family were asking if I did "the stuff that Dr. Pimple Popper does." During the first encounter, introductions were made, respect was given, explanations were provided, and a detailed treatment plan was initiated. My buddy's family was truly disheartened and discouraged by the encounter.

IT 100
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Advanced Imaging of Children in the ED: Ultrasound, CT, and MRI

PEMBlog

Jennifer Marin ( jennifer.marin@chp.edu ) from UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh. Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Or is there something else going on here?

Family 101
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How your mental health can affect your physical health

Vida Family Medicine

They want to live a long life free of chronic health problems that may cause pain, limit their activities, or cause complications that could land them in the hospital. The best approach to any physical health problem is to keep in mind mental health and well-being when creating a treatment plan.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

If there are specific conditions you are worried about based on your family history or Googling or social media, write these down too. If you are looking for a doctor to help you figure out unexplained symptoms- this is what we love to help our patients with at Vida Family Medicine!

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You don’t need to order comprehensive viral panels for most patients

PEMBlog

The Choosing Wisely Pediatric Emergency Medicine Recommendations The Choosing Wisely Campaign Toolkit Expert Contributors Olivia Ostrow, MD Hospital for Sick Children Toronto, Ontario, Canada olivia.ostrow@sickkids.ca The clinical utility of respiratory viral testing in hospitalized children: a meta-analysis. isolation for SARS-CoV-2).