MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'assistant'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174878&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FiVO5HGCZ3tQ%2Fpa-school-essay-11-things-to-leave-out There’s plenty of ground cover in your PA school essay.  But it’s not all about what goes in.  Here are 11 things that definitely should not go into your PA school essay. Writing about how you want to be a doctor after being a PA, or would prefer to be a doctor to being a [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174878 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:49:22 +0100 5174878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159905&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fa832QMyOB8A%2Fyour-first-physician-assistant-book Knowing that PA school is intense and challenging, you may wonder what should be your first physician book. Even if you haven’t started PA school, it’s not too early to start your reading for it.  For 10 or 15 bucks, you can get your first physician assistant book, and get the jump on some of [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159905 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:42:53 +0100 5159905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159906&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FLpMh75oIRlY%2Fmisconceptions-about-physician-assistants The newness of their field naturally leads to a number of misconceptions about physician assistants.  If you’ve never met a PA or been treated by one, you’re left to guess what it is that PAs do, and sometimes these guesses (though understandable), are just plain wrong.  Hoping to dispel some of these, I’ve made up [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159906 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:45:40 +0100 5159906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5159907&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fk_RGJz1EppM%2Fwill-being-a-pa-satisfy-you If you struggle with the career decision of PA vs MD or PA vs NP or even PA vs Starbucks barrista (a job I’ve long fantasized about) you’ve probably wondered once or twice, “Will being a PA satisfy me?” It’s a tough question to answer with any certainty, because to do so would mean predicting [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5159907 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:29:54 +0100 5159907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5131076&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FRLXPAioAqMI%2Fapplying-to-physician-assistant-school-low-grade Applying to Physician Assistant school with a low grade might seem like a recipe for rejection, but this isn’t necessarily true. Of course, the best way to maximize your chances of acceptance is to have only outstanding grades, but things happen, and it isn’t always possible.  There is nothing about having a low grade (or [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5131076 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:55:43 +0100 5131076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5119031&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fu3sVNf3Jh0s%2Fphysician-assistant-specialty-cardiology Today, we examine a popular physician assistant specialty: cardiology. I called in a favor and interviewed my good friend, cardiology physician assistant, Liz Turok. Liz graduated just over a year ago from UC Davis School of Medicine’s PA Program, and works in Fremont, California as a cardiology PA.  She’s a very sharp but approachable lady [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5119031 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:53:26 +0100 5119031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107921&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2F3of1N3GCSDg%2Fgetting-into-pa-school-pauls-story It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of physician assistant requirements.  With all the exams for prerequisite classes, researching PA programs, filling out CASPA applications, chasing down letters or recommendation, and paying the bills any way you can, it’s easy for things to turn into a grind.  Do you feel that way?  I [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107921 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:41:16 +0100 5107921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5078067&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FFFcZilvBMiI%2Fprerequisites-for-pa-school-four-physiology-concepts-to-master-now The prerequisites for PA School vary widely by program, but one that you’ll definitely find in every PA training program is physiology. At UC Davis, the first meaty class we take – in the summer quarter of year one – is pathophysiology, the physiology of disease.  It takes physiology a step further by covering what happens in the body when things go wrong and break down – inflammation, infection, cell death etc.  Pathophysiology provides an interesting foundation of medical knowledge that makes you feel like you’re really in PA school, and it sets the stage for the learning to come. But you’ll recall that PA school is generally between 24 and 30 months.  There just isn’t time to review the prerequisites for PA school like physiology.  What does... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5078067 Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:00:11 +0100 5078067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5069845&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fm2CpOHBdci0%2F5-habits-of-highly-effective-pre-physician-assistant-students Want to be a successful as a pre-physician assistant student?  Then start cultivating good habits now. If you become an effective pre-physician assistant student, before you know it, you’ll be successful (non-pre-) physician assistant student.  Borrowing from things we did, saw others do, or feel are vital in PA school, we present here the top 5 habits that we think will make you highly effective.  None of these items require particular expertise in science or medicine.  But practicing them will cultivate behaviors that will speed your learning and make good impressions in PA school, your preceptorship, and eventually in your workplace.  Some are things we wish we did back when we were pre-pa students.  How cool is that for you?  Our loss can be your gain! Highly effective p... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5069845 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:11:25 +0100 5069845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062520&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2F0nU6vA1yykE%2Fphysician-assistant-admissions-committees-what-they-search-for Physician assistant admissions committees can be tough to please.  A reader emailed us this week with a question about it: Hey, guys.  After exploring your site, I’m convinced that PA is a better fit for me than MD.  My question is: how does one convince a physician assistant admissions committee?  Any help in the matter will be much appreciated !   It’s a huge question–one we could write a whole blog on (wait – we did!).  So we tried to focus on the big picture here.  What do physician assistant admissions committees see that sets an applicant apart from the crowd?  Here are a couple tidbits that seem relevant to us: Most PA schools only accept applications through the CASPA, the Physician Assistant Education Association’s application wing.  CASPA ... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062520 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:59:50 +0100 5062520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5051306&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FRietfyQjh3U%2Fthe-pre-physician-assistant-major-choose-wisely The question we are asked most frequently by pre-pa students  is: “Which pre-physician assistant major should I choose?” We love hearing this question because it tells us that these pre-physician assistant students are thinking ahead.  If you’re planning to attend a PA school far enough in advance of actually applying that you can consider which major is ideal, then you’re giving things plenty of thought.  We’re going to tell you what we think, but first… Our Friendly Opinion Disclaimer As we say in almost every article, each PA program is different.  So before we weigh in on this issue, here’s our disclaimer: make sure you contact schools that interest you and ask them specifically: “Does your program prefer any particular major or types... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5051306 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:52:48 +0100 5051306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036616&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FAMF2ox98neI%2Fphysicians-assistant-or-physician-assistant Is the correct title for a PA Physician Assistant, or Physician‘s Assistant?  Well, if you’re not sure, I can’t blame you.  The confusion over the correct title for PAs is even worse than the confusion over what PAs do.  So let me set the record straight here and now: PAs are Physician Assistants (no apostrophe-s in the title).* It may seem like a trivial matter, but if you want to become a physician assistant, you need to know how to say it properly.  Yes, we hear people messing it up all the time – even doctors, and occasionally even some PAs!  If you join this young field, prepare yourself for the reality: you’ll hear people getting your title wrong a lot.  If that makes you think twice about becoming a PA, then you probably shouldn’t become one... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036616 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 23:00:15 +0100 5036616 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5029281&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FTpKZ7edta2c%2Ften-awesome-things-i-did-my-first-year-in-pa-school On June 28, 2011, I crossed the halfway mark to completing PA school.  In honor of this momentous occasion here’s list of just ten awesome things I did during my first year in PA school (click the red links to read a few of them): Wrote my first prescription.  Since I was still a student, my preceptor had to co-sign it, but I wrote it myself and presented it to my patient.  It was for a powerful antibiotic.  It read: Levaquin, 750 mg, #14.  Take one tablet by mouth once daily X 14 days for pneumonia.  No refills, No substitutions.  Notice that I didn’t use Latin abbreviations for it, like PO for “by mouth,” or qd for “once daily.”  These abbreviations are (slowly) being abandoned in medicine because they can lead to misread errors by pharmacists... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5029281 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 07:06:07 +0100 5029281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008711&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fa-7FDUAU614%2Fphysician-assistant-specialty-psychiatry Last post, we learned that psychiatry is among the highest paying physician assistant specialties, if not the highest paying specialty.  A reader asked us just what being a psychiatric physician assistant is like, and this article aims to answer this question. Psychiatry is the medical specialty of mental health, also known as behavioral health.  In this physician assistant specialty, you will treat people with mental disorders.  The list of disorders is long, and includes depression, anxiety, and insomnia, drug abuse/addition, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar disorder (formerly known as manic depression), schizophrenia, and many others. Psychiatry used to rely on psychotherapy–talk therapy–but today it rarely does.  Changes in the insurance industry forced mo... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008711 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:53:52 +0100 5008711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008712&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2Fxb3GTAjEUok%2Fpa-vs-np-salary-comparison We get the question all the time about PA vs NP salary comparison.  So we decided to answer in some detail. It’s a great question, but it’s hard to find good data on NP salaries because the Bureau of Labor Statistics, where NP salaries are tracked, lumps them in with the salaries of regular nurses.  This is because NPs are Advanced Practice Nurses, meaning they are nurses who have had extra training to allow them to do more.  So we did some digging and the result is our new PA vs NP salary comparison page.  Think of us as the Consumer Reports of PA vs NP salary information. We hope that seeing accurate numbers for the PA vs NP salary comparison will leave you with a better understanding of both professions. PA vs NP Salary Comparison – All Specialties According to the... Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008712 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:44:46 +0100 5008712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4945263&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2F0f0O1GkZghI%2Ftypical-physician-assistant If you’re trying to get a grasp of the physician assistant profession, you should probably know what the typical physician assistant looks like.  I just read the American Academy of Physician Assistants’ most recent census of the nation’s PAs (2009 data), and learned a few things:   The typical physician assistant is female (About 65% [...]Visit us at Inside PA Training - Becoming A Physician Assistant (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4945263 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 07:22:21 +0100 4945263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4704732&cid=t_193343_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2F_bdqCfd8pMs%2F This is a guest post by Catherine Bynes. Catherine is a career/ educational blogger and she writes mostly about CNA Training and Certification over at her blog. _________________________________________________ Choosing to become a CNA as a career option can be a good choice if you enjoy helping others and want to start an entry-level healthcare position.  If you work as a CNA, you will provide assistance with activities of daily living for patients, monitor vital signs and provide other basic care services for your patients. A career as a CNA can be a good option if you know you want to work in the medical field, but if you do not want to spend a great deal of time in training.  Most nursing assistant training programs last for just a few weeks.  This is a good option if you need to st... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4704732 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:04:24 +0100 4704732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4532588&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FzLrGTXxLnKs%2Fshadow-a-physician-assistant-the-right-way In recent posts, we’ve talked about why you need to shadow a physician assistant, and how to find a physician assistant to shadow.  When it’s time to actually make it happen, there is definitely a right way to go about it.  First, know the four Cardinal Rules. Cardinal Rules to Shadow A Physician Assistant: Be professional; first [...]Visit us at Inside PA Training - Becoming A Physician Assistant (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4532588 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 20:30:33 +0100 4532588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107933&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FarDZs9FH7oE%2Fphysician-assistant-career-wrong-for-you It’s easy to get excited about a physician assistant career.   I wrote recently about how to tell if you have the PA personality.  But what about the values you hold?  Excitement has a way of discouraging us from seeing the little negatives we sometimes need to see.  So today’s topic is a little different – 180 [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107933 Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:22:04 +0100 5107933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4455504&cid=t_193343_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Famerican-express-concierge%2F517%2F This article was useful when looking for:american express concierge (168)circles concierge (147)american express concierge service (106)amex concierge (99)american express platinum concierge (88)american express (86)amex platinum concierge (75)circles american express (58)amex concierge service (41)american express number (21)american express picture (20)american express concierge services (20)american express circles (20)american express image (19)american express centurion concierge (14)amex (13)circles amex (11)american express images (4)If you liked this, please consider sharing it with others: --- at Productivity501:American Express Concierge EmployeesGreat Amex Platinum Concierge ServiceBoston MagazineCircles, Amex, Passwords and Public RelationsAmerican Express Concierge 3 (Sourc... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4455504 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:04:26 +0100 4455504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107934&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FYV9i-pJk184%2Fphysician-assistant-specialty-test There is a physician assistant specialty that is perfect for you, be it surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, dermatology, and urology.  If you are considering a career in physician assistant medicine, having an idea about what physician assistant specialty you might train in will help to guide your career trajectory. About a week ago I [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107934 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:27:03 +0100 5107934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4326904&cid=t_193343_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-interview-with-a-director-of-nursing%2F2011.01.08 “NurseExec” is the director of nursing (DON) at a 120-bed skilled nursing facility (SNF) that has a 50/50 mix of patients needing short-term rehab and long-term care. After working in the OR as a circulator nurse, she started out as a charge nurse in her current building, which entailed pushing a med cart and taking care of 20 patients. After nine months, she was promoted to Risk Manager and three years later became the DON. She starts her day at 7am by rounding on nursing units, consulting with unit managers on clinical issues, and dealing with grievances and employee issues. She checks in with the charge nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs), checks shower rooms and utility rooms. Then it’s off to Morning Standup with department heads, followed by clinical rounds with ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4326904 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4326904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4300511&cid=t_193343_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F12%2Fvascular-surgeon-dr-jonathon-woodson-named-assistant-secretary-defense-health-affairs%2F Vascular surgeon Dr. Jonathon Woodson has been confirmed to occupy the top physician post in the Department of Defense. Dr. Woodson, who is also a Brigadier General in the US Army Reserves is an Associate Dean at Boston University School of Medicine. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4300511 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:14:40 +0100 4300511 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309870&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FO03SVUnNLmE%2Fthe-secret-to-acing-any-interview-not-just-for-pa-students If I'm being honest, I didn't plan for very long before I applied to PA school. But by the time I interviewed, I had become something of a prodigy on the field. Not medically, of course, but on the PA profession as a whole. I've written articles on the application process, interviews, and the other aspects of getting in to PA school, and I've made much out of the need to show up prepared. But how?Visit us at Inside PA Training - Becoming A Physician Assistant (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309870 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:37:57 +0100 4309870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4281561&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F12%2F21%2Fthe-secret-to-acing-any-interview-not-just-for-pa-students%2F If I'm being honest, I didn't plan for very long before I applied to PA school. But by the time I interviewed, I had become something of a prodigy on the field. Not medically, of course, but on the PA profession as a whole. I've written articles on the application process, interviews, and the other aspects of getting in to PA school, and I've made much out of the need to show up prepared. But how? (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4281561 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:37:57 +0100 4281561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4266311&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F12%2F15%2Ftools-of-the-trade-the-stethoscope-and-how-to-use-it%2F The stethoscope. It’s practically the symbol doctors and PAs, but many use it improperly, or fail to use it to its full potential. Hopefully this post will get you off to a good start at using your “ears” like a pro. (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4266311 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:17:11 +0100 4266311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4230156&cid=t_193343_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fan-interview-with-a-developmental-disability-nurse%2F2010.12.05 For my first interview, I thought I’d interview someone who would tolerate my novice interviewing abilities — my mother. Ginny, RN, BS, DDRN has been a nurse for over 30 years, most of that time in the Intensive Care Unit. (The apple did not fall far, did it?) She currently works as Developmental Disabilities Nurse and has done so for nine years. A developmental disability is defined by Wikipedia as “a term used in the United States and Canada to describe life-long disability attributable to mental and/or physical impairments, manifested prior to age 18.” Ginny says that her clients have a range of mental and physical disabilities including cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, mental retardation, and autism, with autism being the most prevalent. Her clients live in normal houses a... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4230156 Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:00:12 +0100 4230156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4175993&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F11%2F17%2Fwhat-does-it-feel-like-to-have-asthma%2F Just a  quick clip of a silly demonstration of what it feels like to have asthma.  We studied plenty of the medical aspects of the illness, but sometimes a quick demonstration communicates things a lecture can’t. (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4175993 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:49:19 +0100 4175993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119774&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F10%2F28%2Fa-blessing-i-think%2F So my mother was recently diagnosed as having Iron deficient anemia, the most common anemia worldwide, and I find it fortuitous (that’s my $20 word for the day) that we are currently studying hematology. Tonight I looked into a couple of things for Mom and discovered this… The Doctor, after having multiple labs drawn from [...] (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119774 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:24:24 +0100 4119774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031527&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F10%2F05%2Flife-and-pa-school-keep-rollin-along%2F “Like sands through the hourglass… so are the Days of Our Lives.” (I am bit tired right now so I apologize if the following is a bit choppy) Yes, I know the quote is from a Soap opera, but right now that quote rings a little too true for me.  Since the beginning of this fall quarter [...] (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031527 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 08:03:29 +0100 4031527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5107958&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FInsidePaTraining%2F%7E3%2FJ24oNVxnVuA%2Fwill-tomorrows-pa-work-weekends One of the touted joys of the physician assistant profession is that PAs don’t need to take call.  I’ve met several people who entered PA training for just this reason.  Let me disabuse you of this notion right now: PAs already take call, evenings and weekends. It depends on the setting in general, and work [...] (Source: Inside PA Training) Inside PA Training blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5107958 Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:18:01 +0100 5107958 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4001829&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F09%2F24%2Fantibiotics-without-resistance-2%2F Hey, everybody.  I’m posting an awesome video lecture by a researcher named Bonnie Bassler.  Bassler is a molecular biologist at Princeton University.  In 2001, she discovered that bacteria use a form of group communication that researchers now call quorum sensing.  It’s like birds in a flock somehow knowing which way to turn all at once.  [...] (Source: Palpating the Field) Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4001829 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:22:46 +0100 4001829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994395&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=39258&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmypatraining.com%2F2010%2F09%2F23%2Fmula%2F I believe it was Neil, one of my classmates, who mentioned that the cost of books for the fall quarter would be equal to about half of the tuition.  Now I don’t know about you, but to me that is freaking CRAZY!!!  If only I had been keen enough to watch the stock market when Lange and/or Elsevier released there IPOs.  Seeing as they are two of the major textbook publishing companies in the world, I wouldn’t have any financial worries!  But… I wasn’t, and like most of the other Physician Assistant students in my class and around the country my financial situation is… well..?  My own financial situation. So I am back to eating PB & Js, cup of noodles, plain salads (without all the extras mind you, cucumbers, sprouts, etc…), and just about anything... Palpating the Field blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994395 Thu, 23 Sep 2010 07:51:51 +0100 3994395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3921098&cid=t_193343_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2F-dY1k07XExA%2F Valerie Alba (aka VLA – Super V.A.) is a Virtual Assistant and guest blogger.  Each Tuesday she provides tools, tips, and tricks direct from her life-saving “utility belt”.  Episode 14: Let your Android do the walking – Useful Droid & Smartphone Apps Michelle Mangen, Yoda to the virtual assistant world, recently did a blog post on her page about useful Droid apps in celebration of her new Smartphone.  She has given me permission to share her post on my blog.  Isn’t that nice of her?  So, if you have Droid, please enjoy the following tips and tricks for your Smartphone.  If you don’t have Droid, you can probably find similar versions for your iPhone. Useful and Fun Apps for Droid X  Barcode Scanner – Takes a picture of product barcodes and gives you... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3921098 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:05:25 +0100 3921098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913102&cid=t_193343_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fphysician-assistant-jim-love-explains-feels-patients-great-care%2F Jim Love is a physician assistant in central Maine who thinks that America should more towards a model of medicine where care is given by non-physicians. Love, who as a young man tried but could not get into medical school, works in an office under a sign that says Sebasticook Family Doctors that is about 25 miles from his supervising physician but says he is confident in his skills and care. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913102 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 04:53:38 +0100 3913102 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885562&cid=t_193343_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2FTpXyJ7roev8%2F Valerie Alba (aka VLA – Super V.A.) is a Virtual Assistant and guest blogger.  Each Tuesday she will provide tools, tips, and tricks direct from her life-saving “utility belt”.  Episode 13:  Photo editing can be a picnic Photos can be a real asset to your business.  You might need pictures for marketing materials, your website or to spice up your resume.  The more interesting and real the photos are, the more intrigued and engaged the viewer becomes with the media. But the challenge isn’t taking the photos, it’s doing all the adjustments to get them looking good. Photos often need a tweak or two. Maybe some cropping or sharpening of the exposure may be necessary. You may want to add some text or apply some special effects to make something more dramatic.... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885562 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:52:15 +0100 3885562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3862206&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F08%2F12%2Fnpr-interviews-pa-about-new-study-of-girls-puberty.aspx This item from the AAPA about a report I heard on NPR's "All Things Considered" show on Monday jogged my memory about why the interviewee's name was so familiar. Marcia Herman-Giddens, PA, DrPH contributed to the August 9th edition of National Public...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3862206 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:23:00 +0100 3862206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3831575&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F08%2F06%2Fu-s-news-top-3-tips-to-pa-wannabes.aspx U.S. News and World Report today posted an article about the PA profession in the “Best Graduate Schools” section of its website. “Why Physician Assistant School May be Right for You,” the subhead of which proclaims, “It's one of the fastest growing careers...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3831575 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:33:00 +0100 3831575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816788&cid=t_193343_180_f&fid=38604&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fmakeitgreat%2F%7E3%2Funi1OnnEO7Q%2F Valerie Alba (aka VLA – Super V.A.) is a Virtual Assistant and guest blogger.  Each Tuesday she will provide tools, tips, and tricks direct from her life-saving “utility belt”.  Episode 12: Let’s Be Brief There’s too much information out there and too little time in the day to read it all.  That’s the premise behind SmartBrief, a media company offering free, e-mail based news summaries and other content for industry professionals to save you time and keep you smart. The editors hand-pick the most relevant and important news from all over, summarize it, link to the original sources and deliver it providing you with “must-read” news in 25 key industries.  They have developed a suite of best practices newsletters to keep busy professionals smart about thei... Phil Gerbyshak blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816788 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:39:24 +0100 3816788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621984&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F06%2F01%2Fcontinuing-coverage-of-the-pa-conference.aspx ATLANTA—Here at IMPACT 2010, the 38th annual PA conference, the AAPA House of Delegates voted on a number of important PA policy issues that stand to have a significant effect on the academy and the profession. A showdown between the HOD and the AAPA...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621984 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:19:00 +0100 3621984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3595933&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F24%2Fphysician-assistant-degree-ranked-no-1.aspx A degree in physician assistant studies was named No. 1 in a list of master's degrees that would provide the best opportunities, based on salary and employment, over the next decade, according to ABC News . The report, posted yesterday, focuses on Shane...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3595933 Mon, 24 May 2010 18:35:00 +0100 3595933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581609&cid=t_193343_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhealthcare-in-high-school%2F2010.05.19 Yep, you read that right. The Chicago Public Schools, not exactly known for quality education, have a plan for training our future healthcare providers – high school: Chicago Public Schools this fall will open the city’s first high school specializing in healthcare, a move local hospitals hope will help relieve chronic workforce shortages. The school, which recently used a lottery system to enroll a freshman class of 160, will have a heavy emphasis on math and science. Juniors and seniors will be able to earn credits by shadowing hospital workers and interning as assistant nurses and in other professions. Planners aim to prepare students for health- and science-related college programs and certify them for entry-level jobs in healthcare, such as pharmacy technicians or assist... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581609 Wed, 19 May 2010 20:00:00 +0100 3581609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581876&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F19%2Fquinnipiac-pa-students-volunteer-in-the-d-r.aspx Physician assistant students at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn., received recognition in the New Haven Register this month for their volunteer work in the Dominican Republic. In January and March, the students volunteered with Health Horizons International,...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581876 Wed, 19 May 2010 18:34:00 +0100 3581876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3577670&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F18%2Fintroducing-the-new-grad-senior-student-center.aspx We're excited about a new feature that went live on our Web site today--the New Grad/Senior Student Center . We've compiled some information from our site that is useful for graduates and senior students and made it easy for you to find in one spot, such...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3577670 Tue, 18 May 2010 17:23:00 +0100 3577670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573974&cid=t_193343_175_f&fid=37867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.advanceweb.com%2Fblogs%2Fpa_1%2Farchive%2F2010%2F05%2F17%2Funm-pa-students-involved-in-blood-test-blunder.aspx In the past week, several news stories--including blog entries and videos--have reported on an incident involving University of New Mexico physician assistant students. The students, who were performing complimentary blood sugar tests at the Indian Pueblo...(read more) (Source: ADVANCE Blog for PAs) ADVANCE Blog for PAs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573974 Mon, 17 May 2010 16:36:00 +0100 3573974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3552431&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fyour-dental-team-wants-money-respect%2F “Dental Assisting Digest” compiled the top ten things dental assistants want their dentists to know. At the top of the list? You guessed it. Compensation. Assistants want to be paid well for their work. But how can you pay out when money isn’t coming in, at least not like it used to? Let’s see what the experts have to say about it… Linda Miles, formerly of Linda Miles & Associates and creator of Speaking and Consulting Network, says that 70% of dental practices have reduced hours, laid off employees, cut benefits, or put a freeze on raises. In “Times are tough – no raises this year,” Linda tells us that salary increases for dental professionals may not happen this year because of our lagging economy. She says that merit raises are a much better option than cost of livin... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3552431 Tue, 11 May 2010 14:24:51 +0100 3552431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424941&cid=t_193343_111_f&fid=39123&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Fnursingcomments%2Ftdtc%2F%7E3%2FMUUEQoFeEUk%2F      This was a guest post done by me for Sandra Stevens on 03/28/2010.  Sandra’s site addresses help and training issues for certified nursing assistants.  She posted as a guest here on 03/27/2010.  Often bloggers exchange information on one another’s  blog site.  If you would like to see the original, please visit Sandra’s site at:  www.cnatraininghelp.com                 Good morning readers.  By way of introduction, my name is Stephanie Jewett.  I have been a registered nurse for 30+ years in a host of fields and also hold a MBA from Regis University in Denver, Co.  I’m going to talk a little bit about how I got the idea to go into nursing school, some of the reasons I love nursing and other options for nurses that want to be out of the... Nursing Comments blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424941 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:17:49 +0100 3424941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3302479&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fnew-expanded-functions-dental-program-in-washington-state BELLEVUE DENTIST SUMMARIZES THE EXPANDED FUNCTIONS DENTAL ASSISTANT (EFDA) PROGRAM IN WASHINGTON STATE Washington State in 2008 put into effect the expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) program at three locations: Seattle Central Community College, South Puget Sound Community College, and Spokane Community College. The program is designed to give dental assistants expanded abilities in the restorative dentistry arena. The Washington State Dental Association (WSDA) was instrumental in moving the program through the state legislature by making sure the program was well understood by both dentists and legislators. Two classes of EFDAs have graduated from Seattle Central CC. The program is modeled after similar programs in the Indian Health Services, the US Army and the US Navy, which for... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3302479 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:28:48 +0100 3302479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927463&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=38161&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalheroes.com%2Fdental-blogs-the-week-in-review-october-19-october-23-2009%2F If you missed last weeks review post, you can view it here: Dental Blogs: The Week in Review (October 12 – October 16, 2009). Without further ado, here’s the weekly roundup of interesting blog posts from around the Dental Blog Community for the week of October 19 through October 23, 2009. Top Stories of the Week 1) U.S. House passes ADA-backed Red Flags exemption legislation The U.S. House of Representatives Oct. 20 approved by a 400-0 vote legislation to exempt most dental offices from the Federal Trade Commission’s Red Flags Rule. Read more about the vote here… 2) Dental Insurance: Few Fans Among Dentists In a survey recently completed by TheWealthyDentist.com, It was determined that 90% of dentists consider dental insurance as “the enemy.” Watch Jim Du Molin... Dental Heroes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927463 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:46:04 +0100 2927463 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2774742&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthe-n95-respirator-dental-mask-of-the-future%2F On September 3, 2009, the Institute of Medicine issued recommendations that had been requested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the use loose paper masks are deemed inadequate because the H1N1 virus could pass through and put healthcare workers at risk. The recommendation for healthcare workers is to switch to the N95 respirator, which forms an airtight seal around the nose and mouth. The key issue with this switch will be the proper fitting and how the mask is worn. If properly used, the new mask filters out over 95% of the particulate matter (down to 0.3 micrometers – smaller than a virus). The Institute of Medicine provides independent, evidence-based advice to the healthcare industry, key leaders, health professionals, and the public. It remains to be seen wheth... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2774742 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:17:48 +0100 2774742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2804094&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=38880&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brooksidedental.com%2Fblog%2Fseattle-vocational-institute-annual-giving-campaign SEATTLE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE GIVING CAMPAIGN The Seattle Vocational Institute is beginning its Annual Giving Campaign to support the Dental Assistant students at SVI. Educated and motivated students are the key to a productive society. That is the primary reason that SVI has focused on providing a quality education in the dental field with longterm career possibilities to over fifty graduates of this program each year. It is hoped that as many people as possible can donate to this well run program which trains minority students and students of color for jobs as dental assistants. The majority of the Seattle Vocational Institute students are low-income, minority students who rely on financial aid and scholarships to be able to attend school. The SVI dental assisting program has maintained a... Brookside Dental's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2804094 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:47:22 +0100 2804094 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2626311&cid=t_193343_180_f&fid=38610&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.productivity501.com%2Fremote-or-local-assistant%2F4856%2F There has been a lot of interest in virtual assistants. The idea sounds great.  You hire someone to do the work you need remotely.  Since you don’t have to be in the same city, state or country, you are free to choose the most cost effective assistant from anywhere in the world. On the other hand, there are some significant advantages in hiring someone locally. Here are some advantages for both types of assistants. Benefits of a virtual assistant They can work while you sleep. If you hire someone from a different time zone, they may do the bulk of their work outside of your business hours. Depending on your line of work, it can be very convenient to hand someone a project at 5 PM and have it completed by 8 AM the next day. Specific expertise. If you can hire someone anywhere in ... Productivity501 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2626311 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:00:53 +0100 2626311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2606033&cid=t_193343_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F16%2Fwhy-relationships-change-after-marriage-and-why-loyalty-brings-happiness%2F A recent Northwestern University study found that what makes a person a good dating partner might not determine who is a suitable spouse. For couples in both a dating relationship and a marriage, an important contributor to a satisfying relationship is an understanding that a partner will help the other achieve his/her dreams. That’s huge for married couples, too, but in the married relationship, it is even more substantial that the partner upholds his/her part of the commitment pledged before taking vows. Explains Daniel Molden, assistant professor at Northwestern University and lead author of the study: In other words, the feelings of being loved and supported that people use to judge who makes a good girlfriend or boyfriend may not be completely trustworthy in deciding who makes... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2606033 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:56:36 +0100 2606033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2512145&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-sexual-harassment-discrimination%2F Every day, it seems, a news story tells us about a dentist or dental professional who has molested a patient during a dental appointment. The nature of dentistry (and medicine) is such that we are in a prime situation to (a) sexually harass and (b) be accused of sexual harassment. Sometimes, though, allegations of sexual harassment (not physical contact) result from how a patient perceives a dentist or dental professional. Mitchell Karp, MSOD, tells us in his article at www.DentalOfficeMag.com, that dentists are considered powerful by patients, and because of this, patients may not feel confident telling their dentist when they feel uncomfortable. Karp’s article, “How to avoid allegation of sexual harassment and/or discrimination: Five things you need to know,” recommends not making ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2512145 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:48:18 +0100 2512145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447572&cid=t_193343_97_f&fid=35606&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theangriestpharmacist.com%2F2009%2F05%2F31%2Fmedical-assistant-stupid-pharmacist-not%2F Quick post today. Answered the phone today and it was a “nurse for Dr. Sayed.” “Oh really?” [Knowing she wasn't a nurse] “What’s your name?” [Linda] “And are you an RN or LPN?” “Welll, I guess I’m just an M.A. - I’m in nursing school though” “Guess? … Okay then - on your way. What do we need today?” [I didn't go for the kill and say, 'So you're NOT a nurse then are you?' -- She knew she was beaten] “Jeff Gordon, birthday is 8/4/1971, needs his Cozaar 20mg refilled. Directions are 1 po daily. And give him 2 additional refills.” [Most of you already see the problem. I wrote it exactly like this. My brain was shut off momentarily as I enjoyed my flawless victory from moments earlier.] ... The Angriest Pharmacist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447572 Sun, 31 May 2009 22:10:05 +0100 2447572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405532&cid=t_193343_111_f&fid=34660&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.codeblog.com%2Farchives%2Fnursing_assistant_chronicles%2Fbeam-yourself-aboard-change-of-shift.html …. Which is up over at Emergiblog!  The only Star Trek I ever really watched all the way through was Voyager (ok… and lots of the Captain Picard one), but between her effusive praise and my husband’s nagging encouragement, I have a feeling I’ll be seeing this new Star Trek movie at some point! The next Change of Shift is here at codeblog in two weeks.  There is no theme, just send some good posts :)  to codeblogrn at gmail. (Source: code blog: tales of a nurse) code blog: tales of a nurse blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405532 Thu, 14 May 2009 15:23:14 +0100 2405532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2313536&cid=t_193343_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F08%2Fhow-depression-is-like-the-x-files%2F Huh?? That’s probably what you thought when you clicked on this blog post. Depression….. The X Files….. Right. I’ll admit, I’m a scifi fan, and the X Files is one of my all-time favorite shows. I’m old enough to have enjoyed it the first time around in the ’90s, and now I’m watching the entire series again on DVD. Yes, I’m a big nerd, but I digress. A couple of nights ago, I watched one of the many alien conspiracy episodes involving Agents Scully and Mulder, Assistant Director Skinner, Alex Krycek, and a host of other folks mixed up in a thick plot. This is somewhere in the last of nine seasons, so alien conspiracy and high drama are not new to the regular viewer by this time. I had a few thought collisions today, leading me to compar... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2313536 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:24:43 +0100 2313536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2287231&cid=t_193343_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F03%2F23%2Fjama-and-deangelis-respond-but-deangelis-should-resign%2F In an attempt to whitewash their own actions and responsibility to uphold the highest standards of academic publishing, Catherine D. DeAngelis and Phil B. Fontanarosa — editors of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) — published an editorial defending their handling of a conflict of interest and blasting the professor who brought it to their attention. In a classic example of shooting the messenger, it’s my opinion that DeAngelis and Fontanarosa absolve themselves of all blame, and suggest that any reports where they called Lincoln Memorial University Assistant Dean of Students and Professor Jonathan Leo Ph.D., a “a nothing and a nobody” were “erroneous.” (In other words, the editors of JAMA are apparently suggesting that the Wall... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2287231 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:38:13 +0100 2287231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2259653&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fchicago-midwinter-meeting-attendance-down-but-courses-sold-out-vendors-did-okay%2F In light of the economy, no one knew what to expect at the convention that was named one of the top four medical trade show of 2008 by Expo magazine last year.  Attendance was down only 9% at the Chicago Midwinter Conference held Feb 26- Mar 1 this year. Some courses were sold out and many were near capacity, and 90% of the 570 vendors say they will return next year. Here’s the breakdown on attendees and vendors, as well as a preview of changes you can expect at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting in 2010. Attendees Overall attendance fell 9% This drop was dentists dropped 7%, hygienists 8% About 7 K dentists attended About 4K hygienists About 3.5K assistants About 2.5K admin staff Other professionals were techs, students, and industry mfgs and distributors Last year’s attendan... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2259653 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:12:06 +0100 2259653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1990573&cid=t_193343_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fkeeping-your-dental-team-happy%2F What does a dental office need to thrive? A good dentist. Modern tools, equipment, technology, and a quality lab. Effective marketing to get the right patients in the door. And don’t forget a great staff to keep patients coming back. If you feel like your hygienists, admin assistants, office manager, and dental assistants are on top of their game, another dentist would probably feel the same. How can you retain your valuable employees? In the DentalProductsReport.com article “Don’t take staff for granted” by Thais Carter, we’re presented with some very interesting and useful information - the top 10 reasons dental staff members quit. While you can’t control all of the factors that might contribute to losing a good employee, you can control a few of the i... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1990573 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:49:03 +0100 1990573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642662&cid=t_193343_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2008%2F07%2F18%2Fipod-touch-the-personal-add-assistant%2F One of the advantages of coaching adults with ADHD, is that you often have some pretty creative clients. One client had trouble organizing themselves while they were out of the house and generally preferred using the computer to help her manage time. Being a Mac person (sold them for 7 years) and knowing that she didn’t want a cell phone (so no iphone) I suggested she consider getting an ipod touch because ease of use and intuitiveness were important considerations. Also I asked if she usually lost her ipod, because the ipod touch is amazing, but kind of expensive, and that wasn’t a problem for her. She got an ipod touch it worked great for her. Here’s her review of it from the usefulness for an ADD time management perspective. I highly recommend the iPod Touch (or iphone... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642662 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:29:02 +0100 1642662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1128827&cid=t_193343_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F210645971%2F Tears in the aorta are more times than not fatal, but for the few that make it to the operating room table there is new hope. An new national study being conducted out by a vascular surgeon and out of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is examining a non invasive stent type of procedure/surgery to graft torn aortas. “This pathology specific endovascular device has the potential to eliminate the need for highly invasive, open chest surgery to repair one of the most deadly aortic diseases in the U.S.,” said Dr. Lombardi, assistant professor of Surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. “In Philadelphia alone, up to 60 patients per year are treated for aortic dissection with emergency procedures, which have numerous risks, high mortalities and long ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1128827 Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:05:57 +0100 1128827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=970093&cid=t_193343_113_f&fid=34972&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorsgadgets.com%2Fcliniscape.html Philips have just announced their Mobile Clinical Assistant: Cliniscape. Product details here. Here’s the full press release: At the World of Health IT annual congress, Royal Philips Electronics today unveiled CliniScape, its first mobile clinical assistant (MCA). The medical-grade, easy-to-clean handheld device brings a wide range of features together into a groundbreaking mobile point of care solution defined by Philips, Intel and other industry partners. These include a 10.4” pen-touchscreen, RFID and barcode scanning, and a digital camera. CliniScape completes the missing link in hospital technology, allowing nurses and doctors to document a patient’s condition instantly, reducing their workload and increasing the quality of bedside care. “Healthcare providers work in... Doctors' Gadgets - Medical PDA and EMR Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=970093 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:36:23 +0100 970093 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=482178&cid=t_193343_113_f&fid=34972&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorsgadgets.com%2Fmobile-clinical-assistant-mca.html With Philips joining Motion in creating new Tablet PC based devices many may be wondering why Intel is getting so much of the limelight. Well, the answer is their new ‘Mobile Clinical Assistant’ platform that Intel has been developing. It seems that Intel has been working with Electronic Medical Records software companies and various hardware companies to help both optimize their products for each other. The current list of software partners includes: Cerner, Cardinal Health, Eclipsys, Epic, GE Healthcare, iSoft, McKesson, McKesson France, Nexus, Siemens Medical, Siemens Medical France and Welch Allyn. For software developers, there’s an SDK with tools and applications for linking with the Mobile Clinical Assistant API which is present on all MCA devices. For more informa... Doctors' Gadgets - Medical PDA and EMR Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=482178 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 02:18:39 +0100 482178