Unique calling The current state of the osteopathic profession: An in-depth discussion with two veteran DOs, continued In his last column, Brian Loveless, DO, shared the first part of his interview with two DO leaders. This month, he shares the second part of that conversation. May 1, 2023MondayMay 2023 issue The DO Distinction Brian Loveless, DO Brian Loveless, DO, is the chief medical officer of WesternU Health. Contact Dr. Loveless
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Superb article and brilliant insights. Thank you! Our patients must “feel the difference “when they are with D.O. Physicians. Years ago I had a detective talk with me about a case in our community. I will quote him: “whenever I want to know anything in true community I go to two locations— the hair dresser and the chiropractor “. When I asked why his response was: “in this country the only people that legally touch others are hair dressers and chiropractors. When someone is touched they will tell all their secrets!” A doctor who only touches their computer keyboard misses out on communicating with their patients. It is impossible to be an osteopathic physician just doing telemedicine. There is a valid legacy for our future osteopathic physicians which is worthy of teaching into the future. We are not an antiquarian society discussing ancient battlefield strategies. We are and have been constantly contributing to comprehensive holistic patient care. Everyone (patients,insurance companies,government agencies)want to know our keys to community patient care success (population health). This is not the time to drop the baton. It is time for us to recognize that our approach is now everyone’s goal. May. 18, 2023, at 9:19 am Reply
Patients call me all the time and say the same thing-“we cant find a DO that does Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, we want a doctor doing it not another provider type. For those still doing it they often have to do an office on a separate day than manipulation for insurance reimbursement. I see both DO and MD docs for my medical care and they are both excellent Dr Shepherd DO Chicago May. 18, 2023, at 10:25 am Reply
As an orthopedic surgeon, I have come to realize that I neglected many of the manual techniques I was “taught”. I wanted to come back to some of the techniques but 20 years out it has proven impossible to find refreshers, or courses on clinical relevance, financial tools etc…. I am reminded of a saying I read years ago, “ I can’t hear what you are saying, it’s blocked out by your actions”. We need to be better at being us, not the same. May. 18, 2023, at 7:49 pm Reply
Absolutely excellent observations, and spot on! It is high time to get back to being and becoming better. That baton was dropped when we forgot where we came from and how we got here. Did everyone forget the long and arduous journey to full practice rights in the 1960’s? (And that is only part of that conversation!) Remember our history, cherish the path carved by our predecessors, and reclaim our distinction and pride. Enough of my rambling. Thank you Dr. Puf is for your thoughts! May. 25, 2023, at 11:39 pm Reply