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The history of the American railroad system and why this matters for healthcare
What does the history of the American railroad system and healthcare have in common? Growing up, I always found trains…
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Integrated healthcare and its importance: Separating the inseparable
In today’s healthcare climate, policy makers are looking for ways to create a more efficient and effective integrated healthcare delivery…
So: what is our excuse?
Yesterday, The Lancet published an article highlighting how Mexico is achieving its goal of universal healthcare coverage in 2012. The…
Communication: The cornerstone of healthcare
Communications and sharing of information between HCP (healthcare providers) and patients is a fundamental building block of good patient care…
Why behavior matters in healthcare
When was the last time you went to your healthcare provider and you walked away with nothing to do? Chances…
The everything to your nothing
Sometimes those in front of the cameras and those writing for the press get the most attention. For example, part…
The “token” patient
Being patient-centered is all the rage. Healthcare organizations make a big deal about having “patient involvement;” We have an entire…
Our need for immediate gratification in healthcare
Sometimes in healthcare, our need for immediate gratification causes more problems than solutions. We want something “fixed” instantly and want…
Help! My patient’s suicidal: How the US healthcare system is failing people in acute crisis
DocForeman: I’m here with Dr. Bill Schmitz, Licensed Psychologist, Suicidologist, and past board member of the American Association of Suicidology….