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The Golden Hour is Real

December 18, 2019
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    Sex, romance, backstabbing, infidelity, drama, and trauma are the fodder TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, ER, and Trauma Center. In the midst of shenanigans these shows also focus on assessment and early intervention of life-threatening injuries and illnesses. The drama hour consists of 44 minutes of action plus 16 min of commercials […]

Symbols of Independence Part 2: Change of Address

November 21, 2019
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The foremost symbol in the United States that represents independence and as well as freedom is our Flag. Created and sewn by Betsy Ross during the Revolutionary War it was clearly the symbol of Independence from the rule of Great Briton. In Part 1, we explored how driving is the first personal symbol of independence. […]

Symbols of Independence Part 1: Driving

November 17, 2019
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The foremost symbol in the United States that represents independence and as well as freedom is our Flag. Created and sewn by Betsy Ross during the Revolutionary War it was clearly the symbol of Independence from the rule of Great Briton. During our flag’s 243-year history it has become a beacon of hope to those […]

Why Treatments Fail: Part 3: Delays and Solutions

November 1, 2019
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In Part 1 we showed how pride could get in the way with consequences resulting in adverse diagnoses decades later. Part 2 showed reasons people may not be able to understand or follow treatment recommendations. In Part 3 we will look at how the internet may play a role in treatment failure by cause delays […]

Why Treatments Fail: Part 2: Reasons

October 30, 2019
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In Part 1 we showed an example of how pride can get in the way of following a comprehensive treatment plan that will manifest the consequences years or even decades later. In Part 2 we will explore additional factors that may also impact a patient’s decisions to change treatment protocol. COST OF TREATMENT. Some people […]

Why Treatments Fail Part 1: Pride

October 29, 2019
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Excluding cancer, treatment failure is most commonly attributed to “the patient’s non-compliance with treatment,” placing the burden of the (poor) outcome entirely on the patient. Non-Compliance (in the medical world) means that you are not following your doctor’s treatment plan. However, saying that you “did not follow the treatment plan” does not address why you […]

Decrease Falls by Leading a PLUSHER Life

February 16, 2018
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  Falls and the complications from falls are a leading cause of death among the senior community.  The following are 7 ways that PLUSHER living decreases falls and the ensuing complications. Pants – It’s true, we do get shorter as we age because the water content between our vertebrae (spine bones) dries up as we […]

ABLE – Achieving a Better Life Experience

April 19, 2017
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The Able (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act is an amendment to the IRS 529 code that allows the same benefits for the disabled as it does the non-disabled. Under the 529 IRS code parents and others can put money away for a child to use for college without the child incurring the tax liability on […]

What is a Medical Care Coordinator?

January 31, 2016
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A Medical Care Coordinator is a person, usually a Registered Nurse that acts as an advocate for you or a loved one to help get their medical and social service needs met. Nurse Care Coordinators utilize their skills of assessment, along with their knowledge of disease processes, and normal body function to help get their […]

New Website Launched!

May 24, 2015
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Welcome to the medical consulting services website. I have just launched, and some areas are not yet fully filled out, so please be patient as new content is added. If any information is missing on this site that you wish you had, please send me a note through my contact form. I always look forward to […]