Medical Care

Too much cancer screening, too many heart tests, too many cesarean sections. A spate of recent reports suggests that many Americans are being overtreated. Maybe even President Barack Obama, champion of an overhaul and cost-cutting of the health care system. Is it doctors practicing defensive... by kendallharmon.net/t19 | related posts

tests, procedures, or medications for the incarcerated than you would order for other patients. Thorough documentation and caring are, in my opinion, your best defenses in these situations (see #7 below). Remember that your goal is to provide appropriate health... by kevinmd.com/blog | related posts

the date of the Consent Order, permanent termination of the physician's pain management practice; and terms and conditions. The Board found that the physician failed to meet the standards of quality care and/or keep adequate medical records in regard to three patients in his pain... by weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/photos | related posts

care worked better than expected, some doctors say. Also, for people with diabetes that are at particularly heightened risk of heart problems, aggressive management may still be needed, they point out. Overall, the findings underscore the need for most people with diabetes to focus on healthy... by thingpositive.com | related posts

housing and medical care from those she believes need them most." If it's not clear enough where she's coming from, we further learn she has become disheartened in recent times because she thinks President Obama "could have pushed harder on his health plan." (How? Maybe another 50... by corner.nationalreview.com | related posts

for lack of “medical necessity,” which is a way of saying you did not need that treatment, or that it went beyond reasonable and customary care. This may be true or not. For example, many insurance companies will not pay for both a wheelchair and a walker, since both are... by allfinancialmatters.com | related posts