Information and Critical Thinking for Your Health
(Snippets from the frontline) Anger management The patient was angry. He lived in assisted living and was acting out against other residents. I was called to de-escalate the tension…which means … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) In Denial You suddenly become ill. The emergency room doctor feels admission is necessary. Your physician agrees, so you are hospitalized with IVs and testing done. … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Our greatest asset My nephew has two children under the age of 10 who have dual citizenship with Japan. On a recent visit there, they got … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) A phone call away Your loved one has been admitted to a hospital. What is the diagnosis and prognosis? Here are suggestions how to stay up to … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Mother Nature vs. vulnerable seniors We’ve seen it with hurricanes in Florida, flooding in Texas, and fires in California. Vulnerable seniors perish. Why? Does their frailty … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Corralling votes The first objective of newly elected legislators is to get re-elected. Therefore in their crosshairs from the outset are two goals: 1) Expand campaign … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) What’s your DRG? Upon admission to a hospital, Medicare and some insurances assign patients a DRG code (Diagnosis Related Group). This complex system is based on … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) The stethoscope: A symbol or a tool The practice of medicine has become a lost art. When assessing their patients, doctors commonly rely on technology in … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Power of Attorney A major struggle families face is who makes medical decisions if a loved one is mentally incapacitated? Having a legal designee on a … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Age as a pre-existing condition When one reaches 65 years old, there is an option to apply for supplemental insurance known as a “secondary” to cover … Continue Reading →