Tell me all about your favorite intelligent professional or casual medical blogs/articles somewhat in the vein of Atul Gawande.
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posted by nursegracer
on Mar 24, 2009 -
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MediFilter: I need to have some small growths biopsied in an - erm - "sensitive" area. How bad is this going to suck?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2009 -
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Do you know of any reasonably credible sources that list the premiums and deductibles that hospitals/doctors (of any kind, but largely medical surgeons for intensive-care/emergency/surgical hospitals) pay for medical malpractice insurance? I'm researching figures for a malpractice reform idea.
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posted by Quarter Pincher
on Mar 16, 2009 -
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Please help me filter out the good from my list of NYC doctors covered by my insurance.
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posted by scazza
on Mar 9, 2009 -
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I have never had seizures before. I am a 24yr old male. Recently I had multiple partial seizures which lasted approx. one hour each time. They took place over the course of one week. Since my last episode I have been mild/moderately dizzy, and see lights/spots/visual disturbances everywhere I look. The severity of this has varied, but it is always there. I have felt this way now for over a week. It is really difficult to function normally. My doctor was somewhat helpful, but gave no advice on how to deal with or preferably stop my current symptoms. I would appreciate any suggestions/answers from anyone who is familiar with this problem. Thank you for your time.
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posted by gibbsjd77
on Mar 2, 2009 -
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I want to get a medical mj card for my anxiety, but I'm too scared to go. It still doesn't feel safe. Anyone actually go to one of these "evaluations" that you see in ads on the weeklys?
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posted by 0217174
on Feb 22, 2009 -
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I will be returning briefly to the US after 6 months abroad and I would like to partake in some of that wonderful US healthcare before I head back abroad. I have a couple of questions.
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posted by andoatnp
on Feb 18, 2009 -
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Unshredded medical records literally hit me in the face. Should I do something about this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2009 -
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General medicine in San Francisco: I'm in need of a basic checkup and a few tests, but the UCSF system is no longer accepting patients. Where else can I see a doctor and have any necessary tests done in the same place? I've a PPO inaurance plan, so I believe I can go anywhere but Kaiser. Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
posted by aladfar
on Feb 12, 2009 -
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In double-blind clinical trials, is there a common drug put into the placebo group and the test groups drug to test to make sure the participants are taking the drug correctly?
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posted by ilovehistory
on Feb 5, 2009 -
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What type of parasitic worm (with larvae) can be contracted in Senegal that would make you feel lethargic, nervous, and have a loss of apetite?
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posted by zonkers
on Feb 4, 2009 -
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Due to cost saving measures, my company is about to remove health insurance and my bosses are basically looking for me to become an independent rep for them....Can I colect unemployment should I feel I was put in a position that I could no longer work under those conditions? (the full story (i think) inside...
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posted by TwilightKid
on Jan 28, 2009 -
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NoInsuranceFilter: I awoke New Years Day in the hospital. My clothes had been cut off, I had a catheter in and a wrist restraint on my left wrist. I had five stitches in my eyebrow. The bill has arrived.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2009 -
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Choosing benefits (medical/dental/vision) for a new contract position, any good resources/guides to read?
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posted by wongcorgi
on Jan 15, 2009 -
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In the medical world, what is the difference between an "operation" and a "procedure"?
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posted by twine42
on Jan 15, 2009 -
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What do you think the probability of catching a blood borne disease would be from swatting a mosquito filled with fresh human blood of unknown origin?
Another way of stating the same question: Would the risk associated with driving to the pathology centre to get tests exceed the risk of infection?
posted by singingfish
on Jan 11, 2009 -
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For those of you in medical fields, what books, sites, or organizations reinforced your career decisions?
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posted by ick
on Dec 28, 2008 -
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Is my mom really not eligible for FMLA to take care of my sister when my sister gives birth?
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posted by Monday
on Dec 27, 2008 -
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i finally have good health insurance and i'm going to the doctor! what sort of tests should i have done to make sure everything is ok?
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posted by binocularfight
on Dec 12, 2008 -
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Any recommendations for (preferably) online Public Health Journals, Communities, or Blogs?
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posted by rosswald
on Dec 11, 2008 -
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My sister is completing a course to become a paramedic and i really wanted to get her something special. She is asking for an EMS pocket field book. But I want to give her something more rigorous. I would like to get her an electronic one, like doctors use I would wholly appreciate suggestions as to which palm pilot or pocket pc or... and software I should buy.
posted by phllip.phillip
on Dec 10, 2008 -
8 answers
What the hell is going on in the video linked
here? Warning: really fucking disgusting.
posted by yellowbinder
on Dec 9, 2008 -
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I don't understand why health care suddenly costs so damn much. I can understand a few factors - nurses' pay has gone up, new treatments are more expensive (and doctors prescribe more expensive treatments - sometimes
unnecissarily) but these factors don't seem to explain how insanely costly health care has become. And where is all that money going? Again, I understand that CEO pay has skyrocketed in the last 20 years, but is that enough to explain the enormous cost of health care these days?
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posted by serazin
on Nov 28, 2008 -
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How much should I put in my medical Flexible Spending Account for next year?
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posted by grouse
on Nov 24, 2008 -
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What treatments/procedures/personnel can you decline in the hospital? I know that I have the legal right to decline anything, but does the hospital have to continue to serve me if I do? Does it matter if I do or don't have a regular doctor affiliated with the hospital? Does it matter if its an emergency or not?
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posted by serazin
on Nov 20, 2008 -
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ObscureTVFilter: Help me remember the name of this strange medical reality TV show from my childhood. It aired on American television either in the late 1980s or early 90s, and followed clinic patients into an exam room to record their interactions with the doctor and his ultimate diagnosis.
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posted by iamisaid
on Nov 19, 2008 -
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Is the x-ray the doctors are looking at in
this advertisement fake? It looks like someone with a snake lodged in their pelvis. I can't imagine what it could be if it was real.
posted by XMLicious
on Nov 7, 2008 -
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Where can I get a quality medical education for cheap in Europe when dual French and Canadian nationalities?
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posted by snoogles
on Oct 28, 2008 -
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Fatigue and low-grade fever for three weeks but no other symptoms. Why is my doctor so freaked out, and what is he testing for?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 21, 2008 -
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Why do medical insurers treat obesity different than other vices? Not a GYOB (I've got one); I literally don't understand the facts of the situation.
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posted by WCityMike
on Oct 20, 2008 -
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What are innovative ideas for healthcare to save money, increase efficiency and improve outcomes?
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posted by mintchip
on Oct 18, 2008 -
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Why do I constantly need to pee? For the past three weeks, I've needed to pee even though there's often very little quantity when I do pee.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2008 -
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Can anyone suggest potential clients for a freelance or contract medical writer? Help me hive mind!
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 6, 2008 -
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Does my study load affect my chances of getting into (an Australian) medical school?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2008 -
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Is there a decent walk-in medical clinic (i.e., urgent care center) near Oak Park, IL (Chicago area)?
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posted by new-xero
on Sep 26, 2008 -
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Right now, the 2008-2009 US medical school application cycle is substantially underway. I've submitted applications to a number of allopathic programs, and in the hopes of receiving interview invitations and then making a positive impression, I'd like some recommendations on books to brush up on commonly asked topics.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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I am trying to find an excellent neurologist for my Mom in Omaha, NE. I have been doing research with little success. Are sites like
HealthGrades worth the money? Are there any other ways that I can research a doctor's background and perhaps read reviews on them?
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posted by Ostara
on Sep 11, 2008 -
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I have a minor psychiatric issue and I'd like to go see a professional. Question about picking one.
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posted by crapmatic
on Sep 8, 2008 -
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