Are you ready for a recording device in your exam room?

Health Technology
February 26, 2017

During residency, one of my patients brought a tape recorder to his appointment.  It was a big bulky old tape recorder, that was antique technology ten years ago.  He was older and wanted to record his appointment so he could remember every detail.  His children often called him and wanted an in-depth report of all of his medical visits.  He decided he would audio-record his appointments and send the tape …

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Are you ready for a recording device in your exam room?

If you think fake news is bad for politics, you should try being a physician

Physician
January 15, 2017

Much of the discussion surrounding the presidential election this year focused on fake news.  There were countless stories in newspapers and on television news shows about these obviously biased and fictitious posts that might have affected the outcome of the election. I could not help thinking during this campaign season that if you think fake news is bad for politics, you should try being a physician.

As physicians, we are on the …

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If you think fake news is bad for politics, you should try being a physician

Should you care which EMR your doctor uses?

Health Technology
September 11, 2016

When you are looking for a physician, what kind of criteria do you use?  Location is probably a priority as is whether or not the physician accepts your insurance.  You might review your state’s medical board, make sure there are no issues with licensure.  Reviewing a physicians medical school and residency training is important.  Some people even like to go in for an appointment just to meet a physician.  As …

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Should you care which EMR your doctor uses?