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By: bjmdjd

bjmdjd — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:07:31 +0000

You’ve certainly hit the nail on the head when it comes to one of the major problems in healthcare today. I suspect that you are correct on all fronts with the reasons you listed for the testing frenzy. Just think how much money could be saved if we only solved this problem much less the hundreds of others. Thanks for your comment.

By: Jeff B., MD

Jeff B., MD — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:42:35 +0000

So many doctors order too many tests and labs when the answer is obvious. Not sure why ? legal threat, insecurity taught in medical school, focus on technology instead of sitting at the patient’s bedside and taking a good history and laying out possibilities and treatment or options to work up the problem. Simple example: why order an A1C to make the diagnosis of diabetes when fasting blood sugar is > 200. Sure it’s nice to compare to the improved number in 3 months but if its 8-12, are you going to change your approach to medications. No. Just a thought.

By: bjmdjd

bjmdjd — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:16:53 +0000

I’m impressed that you’re impressed. Thanks as always for your great support! bjmdjd

By: Puck Puck

Puck Puck — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:13:09 +0000

I’m impressed, and as you know, I DON’T impress easily!