Sunday, 15 January 2017 13:21

Your Electronic Health Record (EHR): How Does It Impact Patient Care?

Published in Aspirus Health Talk

Monday, 09 January 2017 17:44

The Importance of Sepsis Awareness

Published in Hendricks Regional Health - Health Talks

Wednesday, 21 December 2016 12:35

Wearables in Healthcare: Transforming the Doctor-Patient Relationship

Many of my patients ask me if they should get a new smart watch or other type of fitness tracker for themselves or a loved one this holiday season.

I get excited to discuss these products with my patients, but caution them that no device by itself will make you healthier.

Staying fit requires discipline, hard-work, and patience. Nonetheless, I think these devices are a helpful tool in our fitness and wellness endeavors.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Sunday, 18 December 2016 17:09

What is Integrative Primary Care Medicine?

Published in Summit Medical Group

Tuesday, 13 December 2016 00:00

EP 817 The "No-Mistake Zone" in Healthcare

Even before illnesses or emergencies strike, you need to have your and your family's health under control.

Published in YOU The Owners Manual Podcast

Tuesday, 06 December 2016 15:21

What to Expect When You Are Admitted to the Hospital

Published in MMC Radio

Sunday, 04 December 2016 14:56

Preventative Care in Family Medicine

Published in Summit Medical Group

Sunday, 04 December 2016 13:31

How Social Media Can Enhance Outcomes In Cancer

Published in City of Hope Radio

Sunday, 04 December 2016 13:17

Rehabilitation Admissions Under Workers’ Compensation

Published in Shepherd Center Radio

Tuesday, 29 November 2016 15:16

Health Care Terminology 101

Published in Lourdes Health Talk

Monday, 07 November 2016 19:08

The Importance of Getting the Flu Shot At Every Age

Published in Schneck Radio

Sunday, 06 November 2016 18:22

MyAspirus: Features And Key Benefits For Patients

Published in Aspirus Health Talk

Tuesday, 25 October 2016 17:15

Understanding The Affordable Care Act: Obamacare

Published in Lourdes Health Talk

Tuesday, 25 October 2016 13:32

Chronic Pain is Not a Character Flaw

An opioid epidemic sweeps the nation affecting tens of thousands of young males, those with their whole lives ahead of them. Policy makers feel impelled to do something, anything to curb the tide, and so they act.

The year was 1914. The primary policy was the Harrison Act. As a result of this act, physicians who prescribed more opioid than what was deemed reasonable faced loss of license and criminal prosecution.

The patient in pain became someone to be feared and avoided at all costs. Out of a sense of self-preservation, physicians chose to view chronic pain as merely a character flaw, something not worthy of attention.

But, there was more…

Because of this act and subsequent interpretations by the Supreme Court, those addicted to opioids and other drugs became criminals.

Millions of people have been harmed by this act, unnecessarily, and are still being harmed.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Tuesday, 18 October 2016 00:00

Surgery Smart: Basics for a Better Recovery

Get prepared for your pre- and post-surgery with these tips and tricks.

Published in Talk Healthy Today

Monday, 10 October 2016 18:33

Managing Your Loved One’s Medications

Published in Allina Health - The WELLcast

Sunday, 09 October 2016 19:10

Celebrating 50 Years of Organ Transplantation at UVA

Published in University of Virginia Health System

Saturday, 24 September 2016 14:28

Being an Engaged Patient

Published in MIT Health

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 18:13

Is There a Doctor in the House?

I was called up from the Reserves to active duty to serve as a medical officer for Operation Desert Storm, during which I broke my back. I was transferred to Wilford Hall in San Antonio, TX and was placed at bed rest in a large 10- bed ward.

Every day, I waited for that moment or two when the surgical team would round on me. Afterward, the nurses would help wheel my bed down to the hallway where the pay phone was located.

Back then there were no cell phones, so I would pop in a bunch of quarters and call my wife. The first question out of her mouth was always this: “What did the doctor say?”

Notice it was always the doctor. Not the team of specialists. Not the Red team or Trauma team. Not the surrogate for the internist.

I realized how much it meant to me and my family to hear directly from my doctor; I needed that update from him every day.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Wednesday, 14 September 2016 17:39

How to Take Care of Your Back- Today and in the Future

Published in Memorial Care - Weekly Dose of wellness

Monday, 12 September 2016 08:26

New Partnership Between Summit Medical Group and the MD Anderson Cancer Center

Published in Summit Medical Group

Thursday, 08 September 2016 16:37

What to Expect During a Hospital Stay

Published in Lourdes Health Talk

Monday, 05 September 2016 16:29

Caring for Chronic Non Healing Wounds

Published in Palmdale Regional Radio

Saturday, 09 July 2016 10:42

Dental & Vision Insurance: What You Should Know

Why aren't dental and vision covered by medical insurance? Do you really need dental and vision insurance?

Published in GTL

Friday, 08 July 2016 11:46

Dental & Vision Insurance: What You Should Know

Why aren't dental and vision covered by medical insurance? Do you really need dental and vision insurance?

Published in Health Radio

Tuesday, 21 June 2016 20:56

Clorox Optimum-UV System: For A Cleaner Hospital

Published in Schneck Radio

Friday, 03 June 2016 11:06

HMOs, PPOs, EPOs & POS

What's the difference between HMOs, PPOs, EPOs and POS?

Published in Health Radio

Friday, 03 June 2016 11:06

HMOs, PPOs, EPOs & POS

What's the difference between HMOs, PPOs, EPOs and POS?

Published in GTL

Wednesday, 01 June 2016 17:51

Quality and Outcomes In the Hospital Setting

Published in Palmdale Regional Radio

Wednesday, 18 May 2016 11:34

Why Is There a Shortage of Nurses?

Nursing isn't what it used to be.

Published in Health Radio

Friday, 15 April 2016 11:34

Health Savings Accounts: Are You Eligible?

How do health savings accounts work?

Published in Health Radio

Friday, 15 April 2016 11:34

Health Savings Accounts: Are You Eligible?

How do health savings accounts work?

Published in GTL

Tuesday, 12 April 2016 12:00

Understanding Your Rights as a Patient

As a healthcare consumer, otherwise known as a patient, you have certain important rights.

Published in Sharecare Radio

Wednesday, 30 March 2016 12:45

Future of Medicine: Patients & Doctors as Peers

Advocating for yourself is huge when it comes to your own healthcare.

Published in Naturally Savvy

Thursday, 24 March 2016 12:33

It's Not Me, It's YOU: Breaking Up with Your Doc

I’m one of those patients who researches everything on the Internet. I work for RadioMD, so of course I would.

About seven weeks ago, shortness of breath resulted in a fainting spell in my ballet conditioning class. I’m aware of an anaerobic asthma condition but usually don’t need my inhaler for ballet conditioning. I stepped out to catch my breath, blacked out, and woke up after 30 seconds of bonding with the floor.

I was breathing fine when I awoke and refused the ambulance offered to me. My husband zipped in to collect me. He knows I’m strong-willed and independent, so he didn’t argue when I said I’d see a doctor the next day.

I kept that promise. But, it was more complicated than it set out to be.

Published in RadioMD Blog

Thursday, 17 March 2016 11:34