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The patient was obviously sick. But what wasn't obvious was the cause of her symptoms.

The issue of undertreatment won't be addressed until physicians do their part, say experts. We'll show you how to do it--without making yourself a target.

You're more likely to be sued for not following guidelines than for following them. But you can never count on what a jury will do.

Is there an old-fashioned GP in the house? Running up profits with a densitometer; The limitations of lab tests; Medicare HMOs and the failing elderly; Legalizing the sale of human organs; Speaking your patients' language

Sometimes cost-effective care is the best care.

How can you discourage unnecessary interruptions from pharmacies and patients? Read on to learn how this doctor did it.

I realized I'd been wearing one particular shoe on the wrong foot for years

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I realized I'd been wearing one particular shoe on the wrong foot for years

A young man's frustrating case taught this physician the importance of persistence.

Cheaper gas; creditworthiness

I was a workaholic, never realizing that long hours were chipping away at my health.

Streamlining your practice can open up more time slots, increase patient access, and add almost 7 percent to your bottom line.

A frontline warrior against managed care; Sharp replies from FPs who beg to differ...

The corporate world can provide benefits and a steady paycheck, but those come with trade-offs, the author explains.

Determined to create a lasting legacy, this doctor reacted to his diagnosis in a less-than-conventional way.

Medication samples are free, but if you don't manage them properly, you and your patients could pay a high price.

Why did this white-haired patient test negative for opiates, despite decades of oxycodone use?

Drug reps can provide important services, and they don't corrupt us, says the author.

Chances are, your overhead is. But you can slash spending without laying off staff.

When this physician was sued for malpractice, she found out that it wasn't just her medical care that was being questioned.

When your patient's in danger, push for a quick appointment—and document it.

Follow-up on the uninsured

Here's how to recognize—and overcome—managed care obstacles that interfere with your practice.

The doctor trusted his clinical judgment. It cost the patient her life.

A million dollar question; A great send-off for dying patients; Comp time or overtime pay?

Young Doctor Award 2003 Writing Contest

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Best Practice Solution 2003 Writing Contest

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