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 'client'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:08:39 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174704&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FMJr4_oLHBIQ%2F Time to touch on a few popular topics that I found being discussed on Twitter. First, I’ll put the tweets and then a little but of my own commentary on these hot button issues in healthcare IT. @GovHIT Does a nationwide #EHR lower healthcare costs? Social media reactions | #GovHIT Blog http://ow.ly/64DL1 I always love when people talk about a nationwide EHR. I actually think that it’s a bad title by Government Healthcare IT, but that it’s a very good question. To me a nationwide EHR implies that there is one EHR for the entire nation. I think a number of other countries which are much smaller and less complex than the US have proven quite well that a nationwide government run EHR is a bad idea. I think the Government HIT article actually refers more to widespread adoption... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174704 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:20:12 +0100 5174704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158852&cid=t_102269_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F23%2Fmanaging-copd-as-a-long-term-condition-emerging-learning-from-the-national-improvement-projects%2F Scan or click to download 'Managing COPD as a Long Term Condition: Emerging Learning from the National Improvement Projects' Title: Managing COPD as a Long Term Condition: Emerging Learning from the National Improvement Projects The Skinny: Report from NHS Improvement offering top tips for COPD management projects and service improvement. Just giving patients a plan and telling them what they should do probably won’t change behaviour: Effort, time and skills are needed to build rapport and focus on the person’s own goals and motivation so that they want to do the right thing Different approaches work for different people The more time you invest up front with people, the less frequently you will probably see them – this and how to optimise resources are being tested To Impr... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158852 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:09:42 +0100 5158852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5028542&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FU5Yy6DMMSVE%2F I recently was asked by Deanna from Mighty Oak to check out a demo of their Chart Talk EHR software (previously called DC talk). It’s always a challenge for me since there are only so many hours in a day to be demoing the more than 300 EHR companies out there. So, instead of doing a full demo, I asked Deanna to highlight a feature of Chart Talk that set them apart from other EHR software companies. She told me that Chart Talk’s killer feature was its integration with Dragon Naturally Speaking’s voice recognition software. I was very familiar with DNS and other voice recognition software, so I was interested to see if they really could create a deep integration of Dragon Medical over the other EHR software I’d seen that integrated it as well. I have to admit that I w... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5028542 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:08:17 +0100 5028542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852938&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F23%2Fhard-to-find-a-male-therapist%2F Well, yes. Fewer men are choosing clinical psychology as a profession. We’ve known this for many years, as graduate programs in psychology — both Master’s level and doctoral — have increasingly become female-dominated. In my graduate class of 1990, over 75% of the class was female. That percentage has only increased in the past two decades. So Benedict Carey’s new article in the New York Times is a bit of a puzzler. The angle is that because of this gender discrepancy, a good male therapist is increasingly becoming difficult to find: Researchers began tracking the “feminization” of mental health care more than a generation ago, when women started to outnumber men in fields like psychology and counseling. Today the takeover is almost complete. And I say, &#... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852938 Mon, 23 May 2011 12:46:49 +0100 4852938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4566354&cid=t_102269_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F03%2F09%2Fkudos-from-clients-this-is-why-i-love-my-job%2F Here’s a lovely message I received from a client today. Hello my Registered Dietitian Just wanted to remind you how much I appreciate you and all the passion and dedication you have for your profession! I am a healthier me b/c of you and I (along with my fiance my family and friends) THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH!! What makes you so special is that you are so much more than any other RD … you have the ability to connect on a personal level (at least that’s what I have experienced). I will forever be grateful for you knowledge, support, care and commitment to my health. I just love my job so much. To be able to help people change their own lives is the most wonderful feeling. (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog) Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4566354 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:02:06 +0100 4566354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309699&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FEt94RxJy7TI%2F I think the debate over a SaaS based EMR versus a Client Server EMR is never going to end. Maybe we should just have a peace treaty and decide that whoever has a SaaS EMR is going to love the SaaS model and the benefits and features of a hosted EMR solution. The client server EMR people are going to love their in house “doctor controlled” EMR software with its inherent features and benefits. What inspired this post? A few old threads popped up on my stats page. First, is a SaaS EMR versus Client Server EMR poll I did back in June of 2009 about which type of EMR setup people prefer. Here’s the results (as of this posting): Client Server EMR (Client Install) – 35 Votes Client Server EMR (Web based) – 28 Votes Hosted Web based EMR (SaaS/ASP) – 84 Votes Huh?... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309699 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:30:42 +0100 4309699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4214518&cid=t_102269_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fblog%2Fwaterbed-sensory-integration Hello OT's of the world, I am a new grad working on a Dementia Unit. I have a client who is often very agitated and busy, and does not respond well to medication. I had received a referral to implement some environmental strategies to ameliorate his behaviours and promote calm and comfort for him. After a sensory profile, it was clear that he craves vestibular movement. During the day when he is awake, and he always seems to be awake, he foot and hand propels about the ward in a wheelchair. This constant movement does prevent him from calling out and thrashing around, which were some of his previous behaviours. Nursing staff have asked me to look into a similar soultion to promote sleep, as he sometimes remains awake for 72 hours at a time. We have come up with some ideas including a water... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4214518 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:22:18 +0100 4214518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3994057&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fgt-kkNfI74Q%2F I knew that my previous post about the cost to update an EMR would bring out the people who like to back the SaaS EMR model versus those who like to back the Client Server EMR. As I’ve said before, it’s one of the most heated debates you can have in the EMR space. I realized in the comments of that post why it’s such a heated topic. It’s because once an EMR software chooses to go down one path or the other, it’s nearly impossible to be able to switch paths. Why? Cause if you do choose to switch you basically have to just code a new application all over. Basically, the switching costs are enormous. So, only a few software companies (let alone EMR software companies) ever change from one to the other. Considering the high switching costs, that basically means th... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3994057 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:51:37 +0100 3994057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3885428&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F08%2F18%2Femr-question-and-answer-local-server-emr-vs-web-based-saas-emr%2F Miguel sent me the following email about local server EHR and Web Based (SaaS) EHR: A lot of vendors in Puerto Rico are selling their local server application over the web application. In fact, to my view, they have very weak arguments when selling Local Server vs Web based application. Can you direct me where to get additional information regarding the comparison of the two? Do you have an estimate, from the 100% physicians that are using EMR in US, what is the proportion of physicians using local server? What would you recommend? This is a tricky question and the question that really divides many EMR vendors into their various camps. The tricky part is that both camps are right in their assertions. So, there is no clear winner. From my perspective you can make the case for either solutio... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3885428 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:25:11 +0100 3885428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733153&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Fblog-worlds-worst-ehr-vendor When I was first forwarded a press release from Extormity, the Aspen-based EHR maker, I assumed it was a new vendor I hadn't heard of. In fact, it wasn't. The company doesn't exist. Its sleek and well-designed Web site is a parody – dreamed up and designed by an exec at a real-life personal health records company who remains anonymous (until a later date which, he says, is coming soon). (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733153 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:26:49 +0100 3733153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3564029&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F05%2F13%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-end-of-semester-reflections%2F It’s taken me a while to compose this last blog of the semester. How does one wrap up the teachings of 52 client sessions in just a few hundred words? Of course, by no means is this the end of my writings about my work, but the end of my practicum experience has arrived, and with it, thoughts and reflections on my first months as a counselor. When my supervisor gave me my end-of-the-semester review, she gave me a great compliment, saying that I “seem very comfortable in my skin” and how that is a great asset for a counselor. Of all the words of praise she had given me over the past few months, those meant the most. Years of my own therapeutic work got me to the place I am today, a place where I can be of most help to others. It has been a long, often difficult, but also rewarding jou... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3564029 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:30:12 +0100 3564029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3529873&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Flxo6-gNHTFk%2F I’ve come across a number of websites and people who’ve made the assertion that with the short time frames for meaningful use, a SaaS EHR is the only option to be able to meet the meaningful use requirements in a timely manner. Let’s see if I can do my part to clarify this idea which isn’t completely accurate. First, there is still plenty of time for a clinic to implement an EMR of any type and get EMR stimulus money. At some point this might change, but at this point we are still far enough out that time is not an issue. Although, I’ll admit that it would be helpful if CMS and HHS would finally get some EHR software certified and provide some practical meaningful use details. Of course, these details shouldn’t be stopping doctors from evaluating and pla... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3529873 Mon, 03 May 2010 15:57:59 +0100 3529873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3463640&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F04%2F13%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-april-13-2010%2F It’s a brand new week. Glad you made it! April’s a pretty hectic month, but we’re nearly halfway through. You’ve already gotten through April Fool’s Day, hopefully your taxes are finally done, spring break’s about over and well Earth Day is still to come. May the rest of this month be all about relaxing and enjoying the sun! For me, getting a little R&R means sitting down in a cafe and reading various chapters in my ever-growing stack of books. My shelf contains every subject including memoirs and psychology books. There’s a handful of fresh reads as well as a number of good old favorites. Have you ever gone back to reread an oldie to discover a new gem, some new found insight that makes you rethink your life? I recently flipped through The Dr... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3463640 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:08:46 +0100 3463640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876138&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2009%2F10%2F05%2Femr-vendor-practice-fusions-ceo-interview%2F Many of you probably realize how much fun I have ragging on the SaaS (hosted) EMR model. I admit that I love playing devil’s advocate. I think that’s what makes me great when working with an EMR, but I digress. What people don’t realize is that I really love the SaaS EMR model and I think it’s just as viable an option as a client server EMR. I just haven’t drank the Kool-aid for either side yet. With that background, I was excited for the chance to do an interview with one of the biggest fans of the SaaS EMR model, Practice Fusion. In fact, they’ve even taken it one step further in providing a free, ad-based EMR. The following is an email interview I did with Practice Fusion CEO, Ryan Howard. Give us a summary of Practice Fusion for those who aren’... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876138 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:25:08 +0100 2876138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2447760&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2Fj1Hw9wP8R8U%2F I thought it would be interesting to see which type of EMR setup readers of EMR and HIPAA preferred. If you’re not sure what I mean by the various options, I put a short description of each EMR setup below. Also, feel free to leave a comment about why you made the choice you did. View Poll Hosted Web Based EMR (SaaS/ASP) - This is where the EMR company (or some outside entity) hosts the EMR and provides you access to the EMR usually through your web browser. Data is stored in their location and requires an internet connection to access the EMR. Client Server EMR (Web Based) - This is where you host the server for your EMR in your office, but you can access your EMR server using a standard web browser. Data is stored on the server in your office, but access to the server using a stan... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2447760 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:51:36 +0100 2447760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2399002&cid=t_102269_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fthe-dentist-%25e2%2580%2593-patient-relationship%2F When asked, “What makes your practice different?” most dentists respond, “I build relationships with my patients.” But what does that mean?At dictionary.com, “relationship” is defined as “a connection, association, or involvement” between two people. Your barista at Starbucks interacts with you, and so does your barber. Is that the kind of relationship you build with your patients? Your mother has a connection with you. Would a similar approach make for a healthy dentist – patient relationship? Of course not, on both counts. How do you effectively build a strong bond, that personal connection, with your patients? General Business Advice for Client Relationships Diane Helbig, a professional coach, wrote the article, “7 Tips for Building Relationships & Guaranteeing ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2399002 Thu, 07 May 2009 15:18:14 +0100 2399002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2353886&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F04%2F20%2Fmentalhealthcamp-soon%2F The unconference MentalHealthCamp on social media and mental health happens on April 25 in Vancouver, BC and online. Organizers hope it will become a model adopted elsewhere in the world. The one day program includes a discussion on therapist/client social media boundaries, talks on anonymous blogging, mommy blogging with a mental disorder, blogging as therapy, blogging for students, ADHD, yoga and depression with a blog, and my own presentation on crowdsourcing peer mental health info with social video PSA contests and suicide prevention on Twitter. Featured speakers include Keely Kolmes, Lorraine Murphy, Darren Barefoot, Pete Quily, and many more. Peer resources and crowdsourcing with peers is hot. From a comment left by Robert Johnson at the MentalHealthCamp blog: “The reality is... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2353886 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:43:49 +0100 2353886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348799&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FgoIxShCuqs0%2F Just sitting back and taking a look at the current EHR and EMR market, I have a strong feeling that we’re going to see a number of EHR vendors close up shop. Many of them may be disguised as purchases by bigger vendors who are trying to gain market share. Others will probably just close their doors completely and users of that EHR system will wonder why their support requests aren’t getting the response from their EHR vendor that they’re use to receiving. I’ve talked previously about how EHR adoption will be slowed by the HITECH act. This slowing of EHR adoption is going to put a number of EHR vendors out of business. I have a feeling that far too many EHR vendors based their burn rate on their previous sales. Now that sales have slowed, they’re going to have ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348799 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:28:22 +0100 2348799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2205041&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=35044&url=http%3A%2F%2Fadultaddstrengths.com%2F2009%2F02%2F21%2Fanother%2F Post from: Adult ADD Strengths Another satisfied Adult ADHD coaching client I derive great value from the insight and suggestions of my life coach, Pete Quily. The money I pay is well worth it. Working with him has helped me align my life and get my business seriously on track. Pete is very knowledgeable about the Internet, blogging and social networking. It was easy to contact Pete; I found his website, contacted him, did a 1/2 hour meeting and knew I wanted him be my life coach! I am realizing my full potential. Something I’ve always dreamed of but never seemed able to achieve. Pete has not given me strength but helped me find it within myself. I was able to realize and experience true productivity. Being busy isn’t the same as getting the important things done and Pete will ... Adult ADD Strengths blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2205041 Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:42:44 +0100 2205041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153830&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=38236&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthcareitnews.com%2Fblog%2Flets-reboot-americas-hit-conversation-part-1-putting-ehrs-context This blog entry first appeared at The Health Care Blog. -Ed. (Source: Healthcare IT News Blog) Healthcare IT News Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153830 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:09:36 +0100 2153830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2033099&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F12%2Fcan-i-give-my-therapist-a-gift%2F A commonly-asked question at this time of the year is, “Can I give my therapist a Christmas or holiday gift? What about just a card?” The answer varies from therapist to therapist and from doctor to doctor. Generally therapists seek to keep the relationship between a client and themselves a professional one, despite the emotional material often discussed in psychotherapy. The more the line blurs between “professional therapist” and “paid friend,” the more complicated the relationship becomes. So most therapists will seek to keep that line — what they call a boundary — clear and well-understood by both parties. Some therapists will talk about the subject proactively, letting each client know ahead of time what their policy is regarding pres... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2033099 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:18:57 +0100 2033099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1964979&cid=t_102269_113_f&fid=38130&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tempdev.net%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D378 I was just reading that Citrix is developing XenApps & XenDesktop for the iPhone. So what does this mean for us? We will finally get to use NextGen on the iPhone. I’m so curious as to how this will render and if we can use an iPhone or iTouch for simple data entry (vitals) or easy access for providers. I think this is pretty exciting, I can’t wait to try it out. (Source: Implementing EMRs) Implementing EMRs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964979 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:22:23 +0100 1964979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1894928&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2F21%2Fblame-the-patient%2F When a patient or client isn’t doing better in psychotherapy, sometimes a therapist may fall back onto that old familiar refrain, “Well, the patient just isn’t doing the work. He’s to blame for his lack of progress in getting better.” Dr. Richard Friedman describes this strategy in a thoughtful article in yesterday’s New York Times. It’s not uncommon for a psychotherapist, when faced with a client who doesn’t seem to be improving after months (or even years) of therapy, to blame the patient. They aren’t trying. They’re not doing their homework. They don’t really want to get better. There’s a dozen different reasons a therapist will come up with depending upon the specific client. More often than not, though... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1894928 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:34:21 +0100 1894928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668390&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34745&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgandalwaven.typepad.com%2Fintheroom%2F2008%2F07%2Fthe-ambush-hug.html The session ends. You and your client rise and you move holding the door open…………………………………… ………………….at that moment of passing through she suddenly turns, slides her arms around you, buries her head on your shoulder and says “Doctor I am just so grateful for all you have done” and begins to cry, her tears staining your new Zegna silk tie. Welcome to the ambush hug. As we are fond of saying in Australia, “bugger”. So do you Quickly turn to the side gently breaking her grip with your well honed martial art skills and push her hands to her side and say, “This behaviour is inappropriate. Please do not do this again”, all the while thinking how I will get those tear stains out of my silk tie. Do the half hug.  Hands usually go s... In the Room blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668390 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:48:19 +0100 1668390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1458506&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F21%2Fthe-psychiatrist-under-the-table%2F Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav (1772-1810) is a brilliant and controversial figure in Hasidic Judaism, perhaps best known for his spiritual “tales” (Steinsaltz, 1993). One of Rebbe Nachman’s most famous stories, as re-told by Rabbi Alan Lew (Lew, 2008), is about a Prince “…who came to believe he was a turkey. He took off all his clothes and got under the table and lived there on scraps and crumbs and bones. The King called in many doctors, but none of them could cure him. Finally, he called in a certain wise man, who took off his own clothes and sat down under the table with him. I am a Turkey, the prince told him. ‘I am a turkey too,’ the wise man said. The two of them sat there together for a very long time and then the wise man said, ‘Do you think a turkey can’t we... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1458506 Wed, 21 May 2008 13:49:21 +0100 1458506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1446027&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F15%2Fsocial-networks-may-blur-professional-boundaries%2F With the rising movement of e-patients and social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Myspace, a question has recently surfaced on a mental health mailing list I subscribe to where a professional asks, “When should I accept a ‘friend’ request from a patient or former patient?” It’s a good question and one that sheds some light on the blurring of the traditionally clear boundaries between doctor and patient (or, in the case of psychotherapy, therapist and client). It helps first to understand some terminology. A “friend request” is not exactly what it sounds like. “Friends” on social networks like Myspace or Facebook are not the same thing as when we typically think of as friends. In a savvy marketing move, Myspace popularize... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1446027 Thu, 15 May 2008 18:10:48 +0100 1446027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1433738&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F05%2F10%2Fbeing-crazy-in-a-sane-world%2F The New York Times brings us one of those insightful pieces that I wish were commonplace at all newspapers — the everyday story of people living with mental illness and fighting for their rights. It details the stories of a number of people living with mental illness, including Liz Spikol who blogs regularly over at Philadelphia Weekly. Ms. Spikol is a 39-year-old writer who grapples with bipolar disorder and has undergone electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The article also tells the story of Elyn Saks, a University of Southern California law professor, associate dean, and author of The Center Cannot Hold: My Journey Through Madness, who was afraid to talk about her mental illness until she got tenure, for fear of the stigma that might deny her professional opportunities. The arti... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1433738 Sat, 10 May 2008 12:06:37 +0100 1433738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1230310&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F13%2Fsecond-therapist-murdered-within-the-week%2F A week ago, I reported on the murder of a therapist by her client, in a town down the road from where I live. Sadly, a second murder has occurred, this time of a psychologist in her Upper East Side office in Manhattan, NYC. She was stabbed to death on Tuesday night. The man is still on the loose and it’s not yet clear whether the male suspect was a patient of the psychologist who was murdered. Therapists being murdered by their clients is still a rare event, but two occurring within the course of a single week is even more rare. Sadly, there are few reliable and valid predictors of violence, or those more likely prone to violence or murderous acts. And because most therapists work in relative isolation, it’s often difficult to consult with other therapists to check on possib... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1230310 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:45:49 +0100 1230310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1212045&cid=t_102269_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F02%2F06%2F10-common-reasons-to-lie-to-your-therapist%2F Pages: 1 2 Next »     Single Page A few weeks ago, I wrote an article called “Why Would You Lie to Your Therapist?” that appears to have hit a nerve with clients and therapists alike. The article questioned why — when you’re paying good money for a therapist — you would spend any time lying to them. It was an honest question that psychotherapists sometimes grapple with, especially after seeing a client for awhile and then finding out some really big or important piece of information the client hadn’t previously mentioned. (In many cases, the word “lie” may be implying intent where none exists. Omitting certain information, or simply being unaware of its importance, does not mean a person is intentionally untruthful.)... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1212045 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:49:50 +0100 1212045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1186503&cid=t_102269_165_f&fid=36770&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmetaot.com%2Fnode%2F1179 Conclusion. Narratives may be seen as a weak source of information due to their subjective nature, but they are essential for the assessment of subjective aspects of health, such as well-being. Without narrative analysis therapy cannot be truly service-user centred, and is unlikely to be successful if measured against the WHO[6] holistic definition of health. V 6. References 1. Minami M. (1998) Politeness markers and psychological complements: wrapping-up devices in Japanese oral personal narratives. Narrative Inquiry, 8(2): 351-371 2. Pomeroy V.M., Tallis R.C. (2003) Avoiding the menace of evidence-tinged neuro-rehabilitation. Physiotherapy, 89(10): 595-601 3. McCluskey A. (2003) Occupational therapists report low level of knowledge, skill and involvement in evidence-based practice. Aust... meta-ot blogs blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1186503 Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:15:17 +0100 1186503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=478746&cid=t_102269_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F12%2Fgenerex-regulatory-affairs-request%2F Filed under: Type 1, Type 2, Childhood, Adult Onset, Opinion, Blogs, ProductsAt the request of the Regulatory Affairs Manager at Generex, I am posting the following to defend the accuracy of the packaging and the claim of the product. The initial blog addressed a product called Glucose RapidSpray. The reader feedback, as well as the regulatory affairs response, is listed below. In no way, does Generex imply this product is to be used to treat hypoglycemia. The comment to the original post stated: The nutritional label on the product (available as a PDF on their web site) says the product has 188mg of carbs (or .188g) per serving (5 sprays). A typical glucose tablet has 4g... that's about 21x more carbs in a single glucose tablet than in 5 sprays of RapidSpray. Considering you typically us... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=478746 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:00:00 +0100 478746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=462986&cid=t_102269_114_f&fid=34646&url=http%3A%2F%2Fhealthcarebloglaw.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F01%2Fsusan-wong-romaine-attorney-at-our-firm.html Susan Wong Romaine, an attorney at our firm recently authored an article on attorney-client privilege appearing in the Winter 2006 edition of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Newsletter. Congratulations to Susan on a great article.The article, Update on Attorney-Client Privilege, addresses recent changes under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines impacting the policy of federal prosecutors to grant leniency in charging and sentencing for corporation who waive their attorney-client and work product protections. The article also looks at a recent 5th Circuit decision, Willy v. Administrative Review Board, 423 F.3d 483 (5th Cir. 2005), involving a whistleblower lawsuit brought by in-house counsel.Update on Attorney-Client Privilege Attorneys typically practice with the confidence tha... Health Care Law Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=462986 Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:10:00 +0100 462986