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Negative Expectations

A Country Doctor Writes

So we talked about St John’s Wort and other nonprescription alternatives, all less studied but without foreboding government-mandated warnings. I, for one, always look to align my treatment plan with any potentially available placebo force, for lack of a better word. This is the age of informed consent.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

FDA Law

The government asserted additional allegations that are outside our scope. A prescription not issued in the usual course of professional treatment or in legitimate, authorized research is not a prescription within the meaning of the CSA and the pharmacist knowingly filling it, along with the prescriber issuing it, is subject to penalties.

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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. There are often many choices, with slight differences that are difficult to decipher.

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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. Welcome back, Ashwin. Ashwin Kotwal: Excited to be back. Eric: Now, it’s interesting. Alex: Great.

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