Healthcare Policy Roundup 7/22/09
The Mayo Clinic – touted by the Obama administration as a system that provides quality…
Ortho Advice
When calling an orthopedic specialist regarding a severe leg fracture, the advice I was given…
Noteworthy Blog Posts
My honey and I are starting up a new business venture, so I’ve been very…
What's The Diagnosis #4
A 13 year old boy comes in after being thrown from an ATV while riding…
You've Heard of the Six Million Dollar Man?
Meet the SIXTY million dollar crotch. OK, make that $40 million for the plaintiff and…
Socialized Medicine Debate
This morning I read two competing views about whether our system should become “socialized.” One…
Why Martha's Husband Wanted A Divorce
He read her CT report …
My Newest Medical Problem
I was extra busy during a recent shift, then I got annoyed about something and…
Treating Asthma on the Cheap
For people who suffer from asthma, most treatment involves an “MDI” or “metered dose inhaler.”…
Mind Snap
I’m getting just about fed up with the Medical Marijuana Advocates (AKA “JCAHO”, AKA “TJC”)…