Hitting a Nerve
Hitting a Nerve
Kicking the can
Our current politicians favor a strategy of postponing Medicare reform and hoping that the next congress can fix it.
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Mondegreens
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Polio: The unwanted sequel
Cracks in herd immunity have allowed polio to return.
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No guarantees
There is no such thing as a risk-free medical procedure.
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Fraud
Fraud is not the nature of medicine, but isolated cases increase the need for vigilance across the board.
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Cross-training across the map
In an era where other businesses want to reverse the work-from-home trend, I don’t see an issue with its continuing for some jobs.
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The shell game
The medical equivalent of the shell game involves manufacturer copay coupons that may or may not save patients money on prescriptions.
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Algorithm method versus spidey sense
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Hard habit to break
After almost 30 years as a doctor the job becomes a part of your personality, one that’s as important as many other aspects of what makes us who...
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Bored? Change the world or read a book
The mind that keeps working is a powerful tool, driving us forward in all walks of life.
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Hard-won medical advances versus miracle cures
We live in a world of amazing technological achievements, but that doesn’t mean all diseases have been cured and problems fixed.