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The Physician's Guide to Investing
March 17th 2008"Investing and money management are things that should be taught in medical school, but aren't," says Robert M. Doroghazi, MD, FACC. After spending nearly 25 years as a Missouri cardiologist before retiring in 2005, he's now doing some of that teaching he so advocates. Along the way, Dr. Doroghazi, a graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School Medicine, has learned a few things about finance and investing himself.
Are You Comfortable with End-of-Life Care?
March 17th 2008How comfortable are you with end-of-life care? Do you like working with patients who are dying and with their families? Is it a challenge for you that you welcome? Or is it difficult for you to cross over from saving a life to helping someone live comfortably in their final days?
Medical Identity Theft More Prevalent Than You Think
March 14th 2008According to a recent survey by the Federal Trade Commission, 3 percent of US identity-crime victims had someone use their personal information to obtain medical services, translating to nearly 250,000 Americans victims each year. The scary reality is this story is becoming the norm rather than the exception.
Flight Attendants, Prepare for Landing
March 13th 2008We've likely all seen the footage of the attempt at a heavy cross-wind landing by a Lufthansa Airlines pilot that made its rounds last week. As the son of a retired US Air Force pilot and now commercial airline pilot, I've always been fascinated with aviation. So, I called my father right after viewing the footage of the landing. The conversation that ensued led me to some interesting questions about the use of technology in the healthcare world.
Hospitals Do Have Options for Profitability
March 12th 2008How quickly hospitals pay their bills is a large determinant in their efficiency. Fortunately, there are programs on the market today that can cut down on expenses and the "where did my money go?" factor, easing the burden for both the hospital and the vendor.
Pancreatic Cancer Among Most Neglected Diseases
March 11th 2008If you’ve been following recent celebrity headlines, you know that actor Patrick Swayze was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While viewed as one of the most serious and deadliest forms of cancer, for Swayze, the prognosis is pretty good.
7 Deadly Sins of Medical Practice Marketing
March 11th 2008Marketing a medical practice can be challengingâ€"even painful, if you don't approach it with the right knowledge, tools, and guidance. By reading about mistakes others have learned the hard way; you can boost your effectiveness and take a shortcut to success. Just make sure you avoid these "Seven Deadly Sins."
Wearing Uniforms Outside the Hospital: Dangerous, or Convenient?
March 10th 2008Do you wear your uniform outside of work? Do you change but wear the same shoes? When I was a student, in the late 70s/early 80s, most of the hospitals here didn't enforce any rules or policies about if nurses could wear their uniforms as they travelled to and from work.
Doctors Must Plan for a Quality Retirement
March 8th 2008Retiring without a plan? Retiring without a safety net or sufficient nest egg? That doesn't make sense. Yet, that's the position many physicians find themselves in, having put off the planning and the saving until it's almost too late. It's a strategy, or rather a lack of strategy, that has many financial advisors surprised.
Watch Two Movies and Call Me in the Morning
March 6th 2008Why pop a couple pills when you can pop some flicks into your DVD player instead? WebMD writer, Denise Mann, recently evaluated the emotional benefits of movie-watching, and argues that "movies can and will change the way we think, feel, and ultimately deal with life's ups and downs."
Social Media Notebook: The Hidden War for the Future of Healthcare
March 6th 2008As of this writing (late February 2008), the presidential campaign is in full swing. Although Senator John McCain has virtually wrapped up his quest to become the Republican Party nominee, Democratic Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are still struggling to win their partys nomination.