Table 1. Demographic Data Age 0 – 9 5 10 – 14 8 15 — 19 20 20 – 29 41 30 – 39 10 40 – 49 23 50 – 59 28 60 – 69 39 … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Health Anxiety in a Dermatology Practice
Abstract: Health Anxiety is a common affliction of patients seeking medical attention, yet many physicians are unaware of it. We surveyed 222 consecutive patients in a dermatology practice in Massachusetts and found that upwards of 49% self-reported some level of … Continue reading
It’s Freezing in our County: Medicare Reimbursement in 2012
by David J. Elpern and Mariah L. Ferrara Abstract: We have documented the access to dermatology care in the Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Of the six dermatologists practicing in the area only two accept Medicaid patients and for one of these, … Continue reading
Doctorpreneurs
The Business of Medicine: Old paradigm and new I wish I was a young buck looking for my first job. Recently, I received an email promoting a new position: Hi Dr. …, Hope this email finds you well! I’m contacting … Continue reading
Health Anxiety
seen every day in medical offices Health Anxiety: lurking in plain sight All practitioners will learn useful information from this article. Excerpts “Many patients, despite how much they would like to, cannot do what we would like them to do: … Continue reading