Tag: colonoscopy

Why My Patient Left the Office

A patient came to the office and refused to see me, although…

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Am I Too Old for a Colonoscopy?

Most of us are familiar with the concept of medical guidelines. These…

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Web-Based Patient Engagement Lowers Anxiety for First-Time Colonoscopy Patients

A new Healthcare Informatics article reports on a new study by Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical…

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A Ludicrous Colonoscopy Rule and the ACA

   “An ounce of prevention” we all know is good medicine. An…

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The Cost of Colonoscopy: A New Payment Model

There is a steady push to change the way that physicians are…

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Interest Groups: Hurtling Us Down the Road to Ruin

By Brian Klepper and David C. Kibbe By Brian Klepper and David C. KibbeA…

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New Indication for Colonoscopy: High Value Target Captured.

   This past week, I had a once-in-a-career event.  Indeed, if I…

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How Good is Screening Colonoscopy for Average-risk Adults?

As the date of my screening colonoscopy is coming up soon, an…

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Is Colonoscopy the Best Colon Cancer Screening Test?

The medical arena, like society at large, is permeated with self-interest. This…

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What’s a “Good” Colonoscopy?

No bad jokes.  I’m serious.I’ve reached the wonderful age at which I’m…

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