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Quotes of the Day

During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act ... George Orwell

The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease ... William Osler

Some people, if they don't already know, you can't tell 'em ... Yogi Berra

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak ... Alan Dundes

"He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." ... Winston Churchill

Interns not to work more than 16 hours

Jun 24, 2010 Obi Jo

But what if I am sick? What if shift change is in the middle of a major surgery? How can…

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The Hippocratic Oath

Mar 8, 2010 Obi Jo

The Hippocratic Oath (OrkoV) is perhaps the most widely known of Greek medical texts. It requires a new physician to…

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President to AMA: Health Reform . . . Sort Of

Jun 19, 2009 Obi Jo

President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this past week. He laid out his vision for health reform. Many in…

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Medicine's Most Expensive Technology: The Doctor's Pen

Jun 10, 2009 Obi Jo

Questions related to expectations of patients of their physicians and hospitals and the health system as a whole. Questions about…

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Vermont targets payments to doctors by industry

May 21, 2009 Obi Jo

There is no doubt that there is misguided spending by drug and device companies, particularly in the arena of marketing.…

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Holding down costs or improving quality? Interest Groups Vow to Cut Costs

May 13, 2009 Obi Jo

Well, it is a great first step. One fueled by self-interest, concerns about "thrival" (thriving survival), true desire to evolve…

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Physicians are online … a trend that cannot be stopped

Apr 12, 2009 Obi Jo

Physicians are now using the web more than ever in the daily routine of their practices. They check information, drug…

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Incentives needed to move EMR implentation forward

Mar 10, 2009 Obi Jo

One thing learned early in the career of every medical innovator is that if your new idea requires major ergonomic…

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Always a Doctor . . . Even to the End

Oct 16, 2008 Obi Jo

The link below to this powerful article by Dr Kenneth Weinberg in the NY Times is well worth the read.…

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Waging Health Battles by Fax

Oct 4, 2008 Obi Jo

Yes, sadly, fully trained, certified (and re-certified) doctors, licensed to practice the full spectrum of medicine, are still second guessed…

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Interns not to work more than 16 hours

The Hippocratic Oath

President to AMA: Health Reform . . . Sort Of

Medicine's Most Expensive Technology: The Doctor's Pen

Vermont targets payments to doctors by industry

Holding down costs or improving quality? Interest Groups Vow to Cut Costs

Physicians are online … a trend that cannot be stopped

Incentives needed to move EMR implentation forward

Always a Doctor . . . Even to the End

Waging Health Battles by Fax

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