Feb. 26, 2014Wednesday prolotherapytransgender medicine Champion of Patients Hero Next Door: Remembering a beloved physician, mentor, activist Jeffrey J. Patterson, DO, of Madison, Wis., was regarded as a great teacher whose quiet demeanor belied strong convictions.
Feb. 26, 2014Wednesday opinionpatient care Patients first Reminder: Patients are our purpose, not interruptions In business, you must treat customers fairly and kindly if you expect them to return. The same goes for medicine, writes Arnold Melnick, DO.
Feb. 21, 2014Friday ICD-10practice management Ready, set, go ICD-10’s detailed requirements leave no room for procrastination The conversion to ICD-10 will have a profound impact on medical practices, and few physicians are prepared, a CMO says.
Feb. 20, 2014Thursday hobbiespatient care “Doctor Rock” When patients have the rockin’ pneumonia and the boogie-woogie flu Ted Schwartzenfeld, DO, who has treated Detroit’s visiting musicians since 1977, shares his insights on working with celebrities.
Feb. 7, 2014Friday work-life balance Happily ever after Work-life balance: Are you married to your spouse or your job? Experts reveal why successful people often struggle in marriage, and DOs detail how they sustain the spark in their unions.
Feb. 6, 2014Thursday osteopathic history Two Pathways An ocean away: The story of how osteopathy crossed the Atlantic Around the world, nonphysician osteopaths practice manipulation. Here’s how the trend got started.
Feb. 5, 2014Wednesday residency training Training Debate Practicing after one year of GME: Is it feasible? Should it be? Some argue that three years of GME is excessive. Yet physicians who skip residency face a number of hurdles, especially when it comes to employment.
Feb. 5, 2014Wednesday medical school Expanding patient care New school aims to meld Christian worldview, dedication to underserved The Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, Va., looks to address physician shortages in Appalachia.
Feb. 3, 2014Monday In Memoriam A life in medicine In Memoriam: Feb. 3, 2014 View the names of recently deceased osteopathic physicians.
Feb. 3, 2014Monday patient carepractice managementscope of practice Building the team DOs weigh effective use of physician extenders in delivering quality care Mid-level clinicians are helping many DOs thrive financially and provide better care in today’s red-tape-burdened medical climate.