Do you need a dietitian? I received tons of emails about what I think about patients who don't follow diet advice. And that opened a whole can of worms. Should I study more? Should I hire one for the practice? Before we get into this there are a few things we must address, doctors don't … Continue reading Q 24 How Doctors Should work with a Dietitian!
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Q 23 HOW GDPR WILL AFFECT DOCTORS?
I had a few questions on the GDPR and thought I'll add my two bits. So this my way of explaining how GDPR will affect you. First this isn't something new. The GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION was signed in April 2016. They allowed the whole world two years to prepare for this law that comes … Continue reading Q 23 HOW GDPR WILL AFFECT DOCTORS?
Q 21 How can Doctors Prevent Lawsuits?
Lawsuits? I hear you. I received several questions about this in one form or the other. I don't know how to deal with litigation. But I will tell you what I've been taught from the doctors I worked with in New York in a country that is litigation happy. Document Everything This is the most … Continue reading Q 21 How can Doctors Prevent Lawsuits?
QMC- 13- The Celebrity Tag & Humility
How do I stop the celebrity tag from getting to my head Dr DL has an unusual question about celebrity tags. "I'm a super-specialist. One of a kind at my institution. I've kind of developed a celebrity status. Nurses make way for me, I'm allowed ahead of the queue at the cafeteria and if I'm … Continue reading QMC- 13- The Celebrity Tag & Humility
QMC 11- A Question about Finance
How do I make money without looting my patients? Dr. V S asked a finance question. "I'm a specialist doctor. I know many doctors charge a bomb as consultant fees. I want to know how do I make money from my practice without looting my patients?" Finance question! Wow! Who doesn't want money? Well to … Continue reading QMC 11- A Question about Finance
Symhealth 2017-Healthcare in a Globalizing world
As you may have seen on social media I was a delegate at Symhealth 2017. It was a conference at Lavale, Pune organized by Symbiosis International University. The theme "Healthcare in a Globalizing world." There was plenty on offer in terms of new and fresh perspectives. So departing from my usual QMC posts I decided to share … Continue reading Symhealth 2017-Healthcare in a Globalizing world