Student Shadowing in the Medical Office Going Extinct

Image courtesy of imagerymajestic at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Back when I was a high school and college student, shadowing a doctor in the medical office was common and fairly easy to accomplish. Make a few phone calls and set a few days and than you just showed up to get a glimpse into the world of medicine. Fast forward to the present... Over the years as a practicing doctor, I routinely get student requests to shadow me in my practice, though such requests mainly come by email rather…

3/26/2016 0

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Richard Scarry Tonsillectomy Cartoon [video]

My kids introduced me to this particular cartoon being big fans of Richard Scarry. Dr. Lion is the ENT surgeon and Huckle the Cat is the patient undergoing tonsillectomy .

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A Single Sneeze Can Spread Throughout Entire Building

MIT researchers using high-speed cameras and applying fluid dynamics have discovered that although ejected droplets from a sneeze typically fall to the ground, the "cloud" of moisture from a single sneeze actually floats and can enter ventilation ducts and can potentially spread throughout an entire building or airplane. Watch video below. These findings have profound implications as to how infections may travel within buildings and other contained structures like cruise ships a…

5/03/2014 0

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Hospital Charges vs Surgeon Charges

Some of the most bitter complaints I get from patients are their hospital bills. Apparently, this complaint is not unique to me given numerous media articles about perceived outrageous hospital charges for seemingly simple procedures ( article #1 and article #2 ). The healthcare system as it currently stands establishes 2 separate charges (surgeon and hospital) with any type of procedure performed in a hospital (even if not in an operating room). There is even a 3rd charge if anesthesia is…

5/20/2013 0

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Just How Contagious is the Flu (and Other Viral Infections)?

Everybody knows the flu and other viral infections are contagious, but did you wonder just how contagious??? Well, here are some facts gleaned from a few studies: • In just 4 hours, one sick worker can contaminate 50% of surfaces in a typical office • After 8 hours, one sick worker can contaminate 70%+ of surfaces • Non-sick workers have a 40-90% chance of getting infected after spending one day with a sick worker • A sneeze or cough can hurl virus 6 feet away from the mouth • A si…

2/02/2013 0

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Dr. Chang Featured in Regional Newspaper Regarding Balloon Sinuplasty

Dr. Chang was recently featured inside a regional quarterly newspaper regarding balloon sinuplasty  in the treatment of chronic sinusitis . Sinus surgery  has come a long way compared to even just 5-10 years ago and great patient experiences after this type of surgery is not uncommon now. A few key features of  sinus surgery  of the 21st century that is provided at  Fauquier ENT  include: • Nasal packing rarely occurs • Most patients are surprised by how little pain there is •…

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