Information and Critical Thinking for Your Health
(Snippets from the frontline) On being a housecall doctor For over 30 years I have visited patients in their home, mostly elder seniors. None of them drive, while 40% are … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Know your Medicare rights Hospitals generally treat Medicare patients like herding cattle: “get ‘em in, get ‘em out.” A patient is admitted, diagnosis made, treatment started, … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Loss of the TCU The most detrimental loss to elder seniors in our community was the hospital closing the Transitional Care Unit (TCU). It served … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) “Patient-centered” healthcare Several years ago, our hospital celebrated it’s 40th anniversary. On Medical Staff were 10 founding physicians, but none were invited. About the same time, … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Intentional confusion As a senior on Medicare, I received my first EOB (Explanation of Benefits) for a doctor visit. It was like attempting to make sense … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Shortage? We have a shortage of doctors and nurses in our country, but some of these professionals are siphoned off by hospitals, insurance, and pharmaceutical companies … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Defining your doctor Doctors reach their level of education through intellectual mastery, raising to the top of the class with superior grades. They score well on … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) What happens in the hospital, stays in the hospital A medical record is a legal document, but who owns it? The doctor or hospital claims the … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Remaining in your comfort zone Home is your comfort zone. Most elder seniors fear they will be forced to leave and move into a facility like … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) Coconut custard pie A yearly challenge for some medical students is paying for tuition, books, and housing. This worsened midway through my second year with dwindling … Continue Reading →
(Snippets from the frontline) The suicidal elder senior It is devastating and sad: -intentional drug overdose; -using firearms; -stopping prescribed medication; -hanging; -jumping off a bridge, or in front of … Continue Reading →