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The “Power” in Patient Power Comes from Friends
As we often say at Patient Power, there is no one source…
ACO Program Rejected by Model Health Plans
During the health care debate, the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, Geisinger…
Handling Death – Use of the GRIEV_ING Mnemonic
It can be hard for doctors to give bad news , especially…
Surgical Sealants, Glues, Sutures/Clips, Hemostats Outside the U.S.
The world market for the securement products, encompassing wound closure/sealing, hemostasis and…
Myth Busters #9: Hysteria Over the Uninsured
After years of trying to do something about health care costs, especially…
Treating Cancer – Moving Beyond the Whack-a-Mole Approach
In his latest Wall Street Journal column (“Drugs That Are as Smart…
Thrush and Breastfeeding: Thrush Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Everything you need to know about THRUSH while breastfeeding What is thrush…
Cosmetic Surgery Under Scrutiny
USA Today recently presented a multi-part series on cosmetic surgery. The first…
Prostate Surgery – Spare The Knife, Keep The Rod
Who will tell the men? Who will tell the men? That’s what…
Better Bedside Manners? What’s It’s Worth To You?
How much are good bedside manners worth? Would you double your copay…