Spring 2017

By Michael J. Ingraham, MD When most people hear the words “pain management,” they think of medications and procedures to fix existing problems. However, another important side to the field is preventive medicine – therapies that can guard against recurring pain or future injuries and improve overall health. As an Interventional Pain Medicine physician, a major goal is to … [Read more...] about Treating Chronic Pain Patients

… the second in a series In 2014, the National Institutes of Health noted, “Over the past 20 years, patient satisfaction surveys have gained increasing attention as meaningful and essential sources of information for identifying gaps and developing an effective action plan for quality improvement in healthcare organizations.”  It’s become as much an economic imperative … [Read more...] about Understanding Your Patient

By J. Mansisidor Making an informed decision about mortgage products relies on asking the right questions.  The same holds true when selecting a loan officer.  Some topics you may want to explore with prospective loan officers: Product Knowledge: How knowledgeable is the loan officer about “Doctor Loans” or “Medical Professional” loan programs?  Does the loan officer … [Read more...] about How to Interview Lenders

…in the age of electronic information, some things a treating physician should consider By C. Thea Pitzen, Goodman Allen Donnelly At some point in their careers, many physicians – especially those who treat patients allegedly injured as the result of another’s negligence – will be called upon to provide copies of medical records, and possibly give testimony in a deposition … [Read more...] about Responding to requests for records and/or testimony

By Steve Howell, PT, M.Ed. Doctors and nurses talk every day with patients about rehabilitation, and especially patients who need total hip or knee replacements because that is when the real work begins.  It is general knowledge that physical therapy guides in the recovery process, but a comprehensive “prehabilitation,” program can be the key to a quick and full … [Read more...] about For Total Hip or Knee Replacements, Think ‘Prehabilitation,’ Not Just Rehabilitation