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Study on patient acceptance into family practice misleading and poorly analyzed
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 26, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Looking for doctor? Well-off may do better than poor getting appointments: study Reference: The effect of socioeconomic status on access to primary care: an audit study
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How to guide your new doctor
Preparing medical and family history and other details in advance helps a family doctor tune into your needs.
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How do you get herpes?
How have society’s changing attitudes about sexual activity and responsibility affected our teenage children? The Medical Institute for Sexual Health, a U.S. non-profit group promoting sexual abstinence outside marriage, lists the devastating toll laissez-faire attitudes have had on our teens.
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What teens want to know
School children tend to set the agenda when it comes to what health info they want Despite numerous health advisory and information campaigns, inroads into curbing or modifying deleterious adolescent behaviours remain wanting. There are many reasons, including competition from television and movies, advertising, peer pressure, academic responsibilities, development of independent attitudes and rebelliousness, and…
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Sometimes a doctor can only listen
Some days or weeks, for good or bad, become more memorable than others. They serve up a combination of events that can turn your day into a rollercoaster of emotions. Such a day occurred in early March. There were 20 patients that day, some with straight-forward problems, others alone in the wilderness.
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Future imperfect
Life is about options, the choices we make and the paths we then choose to follow. For some it can be a bittersweet experience. Yet, these decisions can alter the lives of many. Some are aware of these changes and some, regretfully, are not.
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Assuming the worst
In June of 2000 my Dad was hospitalized for some surgery. He related the following story to me that made me stop and think about how we treat our patients and where, perhaps, some of our interpersonal skills come from.
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Like, do you know where your teen is?
You are in a line for a movie and you pass gas or do some other embarrassing activity. Your first reaction usually is “Oh my god, they all know I did it!” This is a remnant of your teen years. Teens are naturally self- centered and experience that reaction you had about ten times more…