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Even on social media “listen to the doctor”

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To get accurate information, follow one of the many physicians online. Whenever possible, I have tried to share information from leading physicians to help others understand exactly what’s going on. He is Chair of UCSF Department of Medicine and has been actively sharing his thoughts on the latest COVID information.

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Should doctors refuse to treat obese patients?

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IN BRIEF: Doctors are not required to treat obese patients who won’t do anything to lose weight but the problem is more than reminding patients they need to get exercise and drop pounds. Susan knew she needed to lose weight, especially when her doctor told her that her A1C indicated that she was prediabetic.

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Is digital the future of medicine?

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Some 70% of American hospitals still fax and post patient records, and patients don’t have one record to share among all their doctors. Digital medicine has been thrust into the spotlight because of the pandemic and the media hype is in overdrive. ” Digital medicine also needs better clarification.

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When it comes to telehealth it’s not numbers

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Convenience is a crucial reason, but what do patients consider convenience versus what physicians call convenience? 83% believed the quality of the patient-physician communication was good. 83% believed the quality of the patient-physician communication was good. What about physicians? According to the AMA.

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Our abysmal health care system

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First, the health insurance companies are making a lot of money while burying doctors in paperwork and limiting treatment options. Patients and doctors are tired, and insurance companies are raising rates after two years of making a surplus because nobody went to the doctor during the pandemic. The result:?

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Pharma Tuesday Stuff

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After a year of pandemic-delayed medical tr eatments, doctors are seeing more cases of advanced illnesses. To their doctors, will we see a huge increase in MRI and other tests? In the US, we practice medicine to prevent litigation, and ordering tests is a way to ensure all the bases are covered. Now that people are returning.

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Episode 21 Part 3 of 3 – Virtual Trade Shows and Alternatives – What the Doctors Say

Medical Device Success

Reading time: 2 – 2 minutes What do doctors think of this virtual world of events and contacts? In this podcast and video cast, Lisa Bichsel, Lauren Dustman and I interview a multi-specialty panel of 5 doctors to hear what they have to say. What do doctors think of this virtual world of events and contacts?

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