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More Unintended Consequences Of Digital Data: How An EMR Gave My Patient Syphilis 22 Aug 2013 | 07:15 pm
I used to be a big believer in the transformative power of digital data in medicine. In fact, I devoted the past decade of my life to assisting the “movement” towards better record keeping and shared ...
Lack Of Information Synthesis: One Of The Most Important Causes Of Medical Errors 15 Aug 2013 | 07:43 pm
As I travel around the country, working in the trenches of various hospitals, I’ve been struck by the number of errors made by physicians and nurses whose administrative burden distracts them from pat...
Dr. Val, The Traveling Physician: Living La Vida Locums, Part 2 12 Aug 2013 | 12:38 am
On Assignment In California Vineyard This post is the continuation of my personal thoughts and reflections about what it’s like to work as a Locum Tenens (traveling temp) physician. Q: Where are the...
Dr. Val, The Traveling Physician: Living La Vida Locums 4 Aug 2013 | 11:46 pm
It’s been a couple of months since my last post because I’ve been traveling around the United States working as a locum tenens (in Latin, “place holder” – a more elegant name than “temp”) physician. W...
The Top 10 Things We Should Tell Our Patients About Weight Loss 21 Jun 2013 | 06:37 pm
It is estimated that in seven years from now, half of all Americans will suffer from one or more chronic diseases, a majority of which are weight related. The American Medical Association recently dec...
Runner’s Diarrhea: A Summertime Favorite? 15 Jun 2013 | 09:16 pm
A blogger friend of mine referred me to an article about a female runner struggling with gastrointestinal distress. She asked for advice regarding how to prevent the "runner's trots" and felt fairly m...
Yet Another Reason Why Dr. Oz Cannot Be Trusted: False Claims About Red Palm Oil 3 Jun 2013 | 07:00 pm
Dr. Oz is a powerful guy, blessed with a name that conjures up wizardry. He just unveils his latest “miracle,” which seems to happen on an almost daily basis, and people scamper off to the nearest the...
When All You Have Is A Hammer: The Problem With Outsourcing Primary Care To Non Physicians 19 May 2013 | 09:26 pm
What is the US going to do about our current and future primary care physician shortage? Many believe that the solution is to expand the scope of nursing practice, and license non-physicians (such as ...
The Science Of Radiofrequency: Why Cell Phones, Microwaves, Wi-Fi, And Smart Meters Are Unlikely To Pose Health Risks 8 May 2013 | 06:00 pm
Cell phones, microwave ovens, wi-fi, smart meters. What do they have in common? They all emit radiation in the radiofrequency range. And they all radiate controversy. Given that these devices are set ...
Is Extreme Dieting And Exercise Worth It? My Personal Journey – With Photos 6 May 2013 | 06:00 pm
I just completed 8 weeks of what I'd call "extreme dieting and exercise." I don't mean dangerous starvation and constant exercise, I mean the hardest "medically safe" amount of diet and exercise possi...
