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Travel Smart
Travelling for leisure should be a fun and exciting time. It was with great anticipation that I started my vacation this week. Unfortunately for one of my fellow travelers, tragedy kept him from reaching his destination on time. Shortly after boarding my Amsterdam...
How Medicine is Failing the Dieting Patient
While reading http://sett.com/dicktalens I found myself saying “But these are the same reasons doctors are the last person a patient should ask for help when they need nutrition or exercise advice.” Medical school is designed not for optimizing health but...
What is Endocrinology and where does it fit in the History of Medicine
The most common questions asked are “What is an Endocrinologist?” and “Why do I need a specialist?” In the earliest days of medicine, doctors functioned as healer, surgeon, dentist and therapist. The healing arts were as much about relationships as they were about...
Guest Post by Jenni
I feel very honored to be writing today’s guest blog post for Dr. Christofides. She’s an incredible doctor with an incredible staff, so I was ecstatic that she asked me to contribute. My name is Jenni and I’m a military spouse and a stay at home mom to two boys;...
Maximizing the Office Experience
PART 3 (Click Here for Part 1) Now that we've established how to positively impact your visits with a medical practitioner, we should review some things that people do which can actually hinder their care. Do not bring young children to your appointment: Unless you...
Maximizing the Office Experience
PART 2 (Click Here for Part 1) Your initial visit with any new doctor will lay down the foundation for the relationship that you will develop with the doctor as well as their office. My staff is trained to anticipate your needs and ensure that your appointment goes...
Maximizing the Office Experience
PART 1 (of 3) In the previous blog series I discussed the politics of the hospitals and how to optimize your stay. Let’s turn our attentions to the office practice and how to get the best care. Why do you need an Endocrinologist? Common specialties like Obstetrics or...
Hospital Politics and How To Protect Yourself
PART 5 (Click Here for Part 1) Unfortunately hospitals are being run by administrators that see patients as “beds filled” and doctors as “cost centers.” How should we approach a solution to this dilemma? As a private practice physician I long ago realized that...
Hospital Politics and How To Protect Yourself
PART 4 (Click Here for Part 1) Remember I said that the hospital seemingly runs on protocols for everything? Much of our care is directed by standards that are well researched, examined and thought out. The decisions are tailored to give patients the best possible...
Hospital Politics and How To Protect Yourself
PART 3 (Click Here for Part 1) So why is this political? Because the tests that are ordered, the specialists that get consulted and ultimately the care that you receive in the hospital is determined by who employs the Hospitalist. Years ago hospitals started buying...
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