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What You Don’t Know About What Doctors Know
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What You Don’t Know About What Doctors Know

You likely know more your hair stylist than the people watching over your health. Here’s the education and cost doctors endure to be able to treat you.

Is Your Doctor Overconfident?
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Is Your Doctor Overconfident?

In the work world and in life, confidence is a highly appealing trait.

Make the Most of Your Telemedicine Visit
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Make the Most of Your Telemedicine Visit

Prepare in advance for better care during a telemedicine consult. Eight-point checklist to help you communicate efficiently and effectively.

Doctor Shortages Coming: What You Can Do About It
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Doctor Shortages Coming: What You Can Do About It

The number of doctors in the US will soon be insufficient to meet America's growing and aging populace. Six steps to protect ourselves.

Physical Therapy Can Ease Suffering for End-of-Life Patients
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Physical Therapy Can Ease Suffering for End-of-Life Patients

Most people don’t think of physical therapy (PT) as part of end-of-life-care, but they should. Here are the ways PT can give comfort to these patients…

MD or DO: Does Your Doctor’s Degree Matter?
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MD or DO: Does Your Doctor’s Degree Matter?

20% of medical school enrollment is at osteopathic schools. How their training differs from a medical doctor’s and how it affects your care…

Why Your Doctor Makes Better Decisions in the Morning!
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Why Your Doctor Makes Better Decisions in the Morning!

Doctors’ mental state affects the quality of his/her health-care decisions and advice. Here’s how to ensure you get the best care.

Is Your Doctor Too Old to Give You the Care You Deserve?
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Is Your Doctor Too Old to Give You the Care You Deserve?

We trust our doctors to know what they’re doing. But sometimes age impairs their abilities. Three red flags that mean it’s time to switch…

Dr. Google vs. Your Doctor: Who Do You Trust the Most?
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Dr. Google vs. Your Doctor: Who Do You Trust the Most?

Patients no longer seek advice from their doctors. They search the Internet and come in with well-formed opinions. But Dr. Google has a dark side.

How to Get Your Doctor to Return Your Call (or E-Mail)
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How to Get Your Doctor to Return Your Call (or E-Mail)

If you have a question for your doctor, are you sure that your phone call or email will get a response? Here’s how to ensure that you do hear back…

Aviation, Medicine and Other Potential Technology Disasters
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Aviation, Medicine and Other Potential Technology Disasters

In medicine, as in aviation, more technology may not be better. Taking away from human operator control might be more dangerous than previously thought.

Tell Your Doctor the Whole Truth to Avoid a Misdiagnosis
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Tell Your Doctor the Whole Truth to Avoid a Misdiagnosis

Seeing a doctor is crucial for good health—but so is being 100% honest with him/her. Here are the dangers if you hold back or tell white lies…

Is Your “Naturopathic Doctor” Licensed to Treat You?
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Is Your “Naturopathic Doctor” Licensed to Treat You?

Going holistic with your health? Make sure the naturopathic doctor you use has the education and clinical training to treat you.

Medicine’s Barbaric Little Secret: IVs Don’t Have to Hurt
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Medicine’s Barbaric Little Secret: IVs Don’t Have to Hurt

Starting IVs without local anesthesia is a horrible and immoral practice. Demand this treatment first if you or a loved one is in the hospital.

Look Who’s Peeking at Your Medical Records
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Look Who’s Peeking at Your Medical Records

Everyone wants to keep his/her personal health information secure. But breaches do occur—from unlikely culprits. Read on…