Month: April 2019

(Snippets from the frontline) Rising from the ashes Smoke was in the air and ashes rained down on us.  Curfew confined the neighborhood at night, yet as young teens seeking … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) Aging in place We must ensure seniors remain in their homes for as long as they and their loved ones feel comfortable and safe. The cost … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) Lost Evelyn was my patient for 30 years.  She lost her husband, and even a son.  As mobility and vision decreased, she lost her drivers license … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) Medically wise, fiscally responsible She passed away last week.  I didn’t know her, but for 6 years I would say hello as I visited patients at … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) Age discrimination Some want to retire at 65, while others are forced, relegating many viable older adults to the trash heap.  This may be age discrimination. … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) The moral gray zone After eating a steak dinner paid by a pharmaceutical company, is it acceptable for a doctor to prescribe their new marketed drug?  … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) Staving off suffering I have patents who are in pain. Some had catastrophic events like motor vehicle accidents, or major illness resulting in immobility.  Many are … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) An effective doctor office visit for patients Business interests have taken over healthcare, so most physicians are on a tight schedule.  For patients, time is not … Continue Reading →

(Snippets from the frontline) An effective doctor office visit for physicians Healthcare has changed in the past decade, making the doctor office visit integral in sustaining patient medical care. Here … Continue Reading →