Second Opinion

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Disability Parking Mar 16, 2008

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When People Don't Follow the Doctor's Advice Mar 09, 2008

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Doctors have a hard time when people don't follow their advice. But behavior change isn't easy for anyone -- not even doctors.

Substance Abuse and Detection Mar 02, 2008

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Despite substance abuse being a major medical and public problem, only twelve out of 125 medical schools surveyed, offer a required course in substance abuse detection and treatment...

Does Everyone Really Need to Lower Their Cholesterol? Feb 24, 2008

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Studies suggest we are over-treating people who have high cholesterol but no risk factors for heart disease...

Telephone Medicine Feb 17, 2008

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Getting a call from your doctor may not be just another phone call...

The Hidden Curriculum in Medical School Feb 10, 2008

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So much of what medical students learn is not from books and lectures but from their watching the behaviors of others. It may be that our actions are teaching the wrong lessons...

Bereavement can Cause Physical Problems Jan 20, 2008

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The loss of a loved one can have profound health consequences.

Permission for Clinical Research Jan 13, 2008

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Patient permission for publication is essential, but without publication medical science stands still...

Hospitalists Jan 06, 2008

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Buying Influence in Developing Countries Dec 30, 2007

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Why are drug companies offering doctors in developing countries free gifts, computers and jewelry? Do those work for you?