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Welcome to My Patient Handbook, your number one source for basic medical care. This is the home of the award winning "Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide" by Dr. J.L. Richardson, M.D., family medicine expert.
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Date / Time: 10/2/2009 1:00 AM UTC
Category: Health
This show will focus on coping with disability and the losses faced when this occurs. Guests Dr. Beth Erickson and Brad Saul will discuss dealing with personal and medical aspects of chronic disabling illness. Dr. Beth Erickson PH.D. is a leading psychology expert that has practiced marriage and family therapy for over three decades. Her other credits include motivational speaking, media host, and author. Dr. Beth Erickson http://www.drbetherickson.com/index.html. Brad Saul is the Chief Executive Officer of Matrix Media, Chicago Disability Transit, and Prime Access Capital. He is a leading advocate for people with disabilities. Brad Saul http://www.rcpd.org/ http://www.webtalkradio.net/
Original Air Date: 10/2/2009 1:00 AM UTC
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Many doctors are concerned that some tests like the body scan will lead to unnecessary procedures that could harm patients. Often these tests may show abnormal things that are “normal” meaning that the abnormal finding is something that is just there. It is benign, and not life threatening.
What does the doctor do when a patient comes in with a test that they have done on their own? The patient has decided that I may need this test because heart disease, and /or cancer runs in my family, plus heart disease is the number one killer. Should I have a heart scan, body scan or a virtual colonoscopy? My doctor has told me that tests like these may find things that are benign, but something serious may show up. It could be something that would turn up in a few years and possibly be life threatening, but if I check now maybe I can do something about it.
What does the doctor do when a patient comes in with abnormal test results from a test they orders and paid for themselves? 1. Repeat the test 2. Refer the patient to a specialist 3. Do more tests to check it out 4. Scold the patient and say “It’s okay. There’s nothing to worry about.
What does the patient do?
J.L. Richardson, MD is a family practice doctor, and author of the award winning "Patient Handbook to Medical Care: Your Personal Health Guide".
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