I cut incoming calls 40 percent
How can you discourage unnecessary interruptions from pharmacies and patients? Read on to learn how this doctor did it.
My patient was desperate, and so was I
I realized I'd been wearing one particular shoe on the wrong foot for years
Clip and Copy 06/18/04
New-office checklist
"He doesn't have age!"
A young man's frustrating case taught this physician the importance of persistence.
UPDATE: Focus on Finance #24
Cheaper gas; creditworthiness
My close call, your wake-up call
I was a workaholic, never realizing that long hours were chipping away at my health.
Painless practice Rx: An extra patient, B.I.D.
Streamlining your practice can open up more time slots, increase patient access, and add almost 7 percent to your bottom line.
Letters to the Editors
A frontline warrior against managed care; Sharp replies from FPs who beg to differ...
Yearn for a desk job? Read this first
The corporate world can provide benefits and a steady paycheck, but those come with trade-offs, the author explains.
Six months to live? I'll start a business
Determined to create a lasting legacy, this doctor reacted to his diagnosis in a less-than-conventional way.
Is your sample cabinet a danger zone?
Medication samples are free, but if you don't manage them properly, you and your patients could pay a high price.
Lab tests: A shortcoming you need to know about
Why did this white-haired patient test negative for opiates, despite decades of oxycodone use?
I'm at least as ethical as a contractor
Drug reps can provide important services, and they don't corrupt us, says the author.
Practice Pointers: What's eating your profits?
Chances are, your overhead is. But you can slash spending without laying off staff.
Malpractice: Our system lives on personal attacks
When this physician was sued for malpractice, she found out that it wasn't just her medical care that was being questioned.
Malpractice: Protect yourself when you refer
When your patient's in danger, push for a quick appointment—and document it.
Malpractice Consult
Follow-up on the uninsured
Managing anger in a managed care age
Here's how to recognize—and overcome—managed care obstacles that interfere with your practice.
Who's to blame?
The doctor trusted his clinical judgment. It cost the patient her life.
A million dollar question; A great send-off for dying patients; Comp time or overtime pay?
Why won't they help my patient?
Young Doctor Award 2003 Writing Contest
Funds of the Month
Mid-cap stalwarts
Buying a densitometer: FAQs answered
Best Practice Solution 2003 Writing Contest
The separate worlds of the physician-defendant
Honorable Mention 2003 Writing Contest
Technology Consult
The English patient's EMR
Last Word
I can't believe I did all that!
More top tips from top financial advisers
Advisers recall the advice that made the biggest difference in their clients' fiscal lives.
What would you do? If you must decide how your patient dies
In an earlier issue, we told you of a physician caught between the wishes of a dying patient and the demands of her family and asked how you'd handle the situation. You shared strong opinions with us.
Why you need lawyers—plural
Attorneys specialize, just like physicians do. Choose the right one for each situation.
