Archive for March, 2010
Another reason your doctor’s autonomy has eroded
I mentioned in a previous post that your physician doesn’t always control his practice. An important thing for you to know and remember is that the clinic where you go for an appointment may be owned by a local hospital system. The doctor you see may be employed by that same hospital.
Will your doctor quit over health care reform?
Two recent surveys confirm that doctors may simply close their doors rather than participate in the draconian environment of ObamaCare. Make sure you know where your doctor stands.
Ron Paul: Health Care Reform Passes
Ron Paul’s take on the passage of health care legislation Sunday. Following months of heated public debate and aggressive closed-door negotiations, Congress finally cast a historic vote on healthcare late Sunday evening. It was truly a sad weekend on the House floor as we witnessed further dismantling of the Constitution, disregard of the will of [...]
Critical Mistake #2: Abusing the office staff while smiling sweetly for the doctor
Patient Self-improvement Series – Part 2 Could you be unwittingly ruining your relationship with your doctor? This series will help you identify ways you may be shooting yourself in the proverbial foot. You can only control one side of the doctor-patient relationship! Here I’ll present several specific ways in which you may be annoying, frustrating, [...]
What is a “private physician”?
A brief video introduction to the problems patients and doctors face in today’s Establishment health care environment and why private physicians are beneficial for both groups.
Retail health clinics – a way around the system
Freedom-loving patients are increasingly turning to retail health clinics for care. These clinics may be found within stores like Wal-mart or CVS Pharmacies, and some are owned by local hospital systems.
Critical Mistake #1: “He’s always running late!”
Patient Self-improvement Series – Part 1 Could you be unwittingly ruining your relationship with your doctor? This series will help you identify ways you may be shooting yourself in the proverbial foot. You can only control one side of the doctor-patient relationship! Here I’ll present several specific ways in which you may be annoying, frustrating, [...]
Your doctor may not be on your team
Shocking! – A recent article reveals that surgeons recommend surgery and radiologists recommend radiation. This doesn’t change your responsibility as a patient.
Do you have doorknob syndrome?
You may be a thorn in your doctor’s side if you show these symptoms…
Who makes the decisions in the exam room?
Your doctor is a puppet on strings to one degree or another. It may surprise you to learn the identity of one of the puppeteers.
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