10 Tips to Get The Most From Your Dermatology Visit

Having a high quality doctor’s visit takes effort on my part and on yours. Here are 10 tips to get the most out of your next dermatology visit with me or any other dermatologist.

1. Write down all the questions you have and things you want to discuss with me. Be sure to list any . . . → Read More: 10 Tips to Get The Most From Your Dermatology Visit

HealthCamp is Coming to San Diego!

HealthCamp is coming to San Diego, September 7th, 2010 at theTown and Country Resort and Convention Center. It will be in coordination with the 2nd International mHealth Networking Conference.

HealthCamp is a collaborative experience that focuses on social media, interactive health technology and mobile health (mHealth) for better health care.

HealthCamp is a user-organized “un–conference” that brings together consumers, health . . . → Read More: HealthCamp is Coming to San Diego!

Why Twitter Is Bad For Your Health

The paradox of Health 2.0 is that along with unlimited access to medical information comes unlimited exposure to medical misinformation.

Social networks like Twitter and Facebook are replete with marketers in sheep’s clothing, pseudo-doctors (I hate to be a stickler, but a doctor should be a doctor and not just be a cool moniker like . . . → Read More: Why Twitter Is Bad For Your Health

Is Your Physician Board Certified?

Is the milk you drink rBST-free? Is your physician board certified?

Many people take the time to buy hormone free milk, but they don’t make an effort to choose a physician who is board certified. That’s a shame.

Asking a friend or family member might be a good way to choose a hairdresser, but it is . . . → Read More: Is Your Physician Board Certified?

Why Prescription Drugs Don’t Work

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How many patients never fill the prescription for a medication given to them?

A. 2%

B. 5%

C. 13%

D. 22%

E. 30%

F. 68%

Continue reading Why Prescription Drugs Don’t Work

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