Time is on Their Side: Concierge Physicians Breathe Easier
Used to be, your doctor came to the hospital to follow you and your case, whether it was 3 a.m. or 3 p.m. Times have changed and brought with them a rise in hospitalist care. The Los Angeles Times took a hard look at the practice known as the handoff, when a doctor responsible for [...]
Read MoreThe Depressing Affects of Allergies
A Los Angeles Times article last week outlined the link between allergies and depression. Many studies have indicated that allergies may cause psychological detriment and that the “risk of depression in people with severe allergies is about twice that of those without allergies.” The theory is that severe allergies cause physical weakness, which can negatively [...]
Read MoreTreating the Nurse Epidemic
Today’s Los Angeles Times highlights an interesting phenomenon in the healthcare industry, in which nurses are playing a larger role as primary care providers. There are now 23 states that allow nurse practitioners to act as primary care providers without a doctor’s supervision, including California. This growing trend is a result of physician shortages and [...]
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