By Adrian Baddar, MD, FAAOS The importance of medical imaging cannot be overstated. The development of the simple X-ray at the turn of the century has profoundly affected medicine, especially orthopaedics. For the first time, we could image the bones inside a person by looking from the outside. This technology has only continued to improve. With the development of CT, … [Read more...] about The Importance of MRI Imaging in Early Disease and Cancer Detection
To Respond or Not to Respond: What Is the Law?
By Robert “Harrison” Gibbs As a healthcare provider, you will likely receive a subpoena for a patient’s health record at some point. When issued by an attorney or agency, this request is called a subpoena duces tecum, Latin for “bring it with you.” This is a misnomer because you provide the records without appearing in court. Nevertheless, it is important to know when and … [Read more...] about To Respond or Not to Respond: What Is the Law?
Families in Medicine Fall 2024
Franklin G. Morgan, Jr., MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Patrick F. Morgan, MD, Otolaryngology Dr. Franklin “Frank” Morgan still has a photograph of his younger son, Patrick, holding a stethoscope up to a stuffed Snoopy dog’s chest as a toddler. Little did Dr. Morgan know that 30-odd years later, the father-son duo would both be physicians in Hampton Roads and … [Read more...] about Families in Medicine Fall 2024
My Favorite Charity Fall 2024
Patient Advocate Foundation Bo Zhao, MD, PhD, Medical Oncology and Hematology, Virginia Oncology Associates Fighting cancer and other serious illnesses is difficult enough without factoring in stressors such as financial insecurity, insurance denials and a lack of social support. Enter the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF), a Hampton-based nonprofit that works with … [Read more...] about My Favorite Charity Fall 2024
Thank You for Your Service Fall 2024
Leah K. Spring, DO, FACMS, FAADMohs Surgeon and Cosmetic Dermatologist, Pariser Dermatology Specialists; Commander, U.S. Navy Medical Corps When Dr. Leah Spring joined the Navy after college, she expected the military would give her an opportunity to travel and practice medicine abroad for four years. Instead, Dr. Spring spent 16 years on active duty, training as a … [Read more...] about Thank You for Your Service Fall 2024
