Volume 13 - Issue 6 - June 2005
Department
Research in Review
09/04/2008
Hyperkeratotic eczema of the hands and/or feet is a well recognized yet poorly understood entity that is typically chronic and refractory to therapy. The eruption is characterized by dry, thick, gray plaques involving the palmar and/or...
Hyperkeratotic eczema of the hands and/or feet is a well recognized yet poorly understood entity that is typically chronic and refractory to therapy. The eruption is characterized by dry, thick, gray plaques involving the palmar and/or...
Hyperkeratotic eczema of the...
09/04/2008
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Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 53-year-old Caucasian man was referred to our dermatology clinic by his primary care physician for the evaluation of a longstanding slightly pruritic papular eruption.
A 53-year-old Caucasian man was referred to our dermatology clinic by his primary care physician for the evaluation of a longstanding slightly pruritic papular eruption.
A 53-year-old Caucasian man was...
09/04/2008
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Coding and Billing
09/04/2008
Q: In order to obtain speedy and accurate pathology reports, we’ve decided to add a pathologist to our practice. How will this change the coding habits of our practice?
A: More and more dermatologists are bringing a dermatopathologist...
Q: In order to obtain speedy and accurate pathology reports, we’ve decided to add a pathologist to our practice. How will this change the coding habits of our practice?
A: More and more dermatologists are bringing a dermatopathologist...
Q: In order to obtain speedy...
09/04/2008
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Cosmetic Clinic
09/04/2008
I attended a number of interesting courses during this year’s American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting. I registered for a 2-day self-assessment course in dermatopathology (I admit to being a dermpath geek) and think this may be...
I attended a number of interesting courses during this year’s American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting. I registered for a 2-day self-assessment course in dermatopathology (I admit to being a dermpath geek) and think this may be...
I attended a number of...
09/04/2008
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Allergen Focus
09/04/2008
T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...
T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...
T he thin-layer rapid use...
09/04/2008
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Financial Matters
09/04/2008
T he medical malpractice insurance crisis may have subsided a bit for dermatology, but the problem hasn’t been “fixed” for good yet. Lawsuits are still on the rise, jury awards are out of control, malpractice premiums are still escalating,...
T he medical malpractice insurance crisis may have subsided a bit for dermatology, but the problem hasn’t been “fixed” for good yet. Lawsuits are still on the rise, jury awards are out of control, malpractice premiums are still escalating,...
T he medical malpractice...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
W ith the exception of the face, the hands are the most expressive portion of the body. We use our hands to greet one another, to enhance verbal communication through gestures, and to offer comfort. As such, aesthetically pleasing hands are a...
W ith the exception of the face, the hands are the most expressive portion of the body. We use our hands to greet one another, to enhance verbal communication through gestures, and to offer comfort. As such, aesthetically pleasing hands are a...
W ith the exception of the face,...
09/04/2008
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
H aving heard the importance of providing patients excellent service, I’ve taken a great interest in patient satisfaction and its measurement. Getting feedback from patients is a great way to reassure yourself of the quality of the care you...
H aving heard the importance of providing patients excellent service, I’ve taken a great interest in patient satisfaction and its measurement. Getting feedback from patients is a great way to reassure yourself of the quality of the care you...
H aving heard the importance of...
09/04/2008
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Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
I t’s no surprise that your expenses and overhead keep going up, up, up year after year. And, it’s also no surprise that the amount of reimbursement from Medicare keeps going down, down, down. Within the last 9 years, Medicare reimbursement...
I t’s no surprise that your expenses and overhead keep going up, up, up year after year. And, it’s also no surprise that the amount of reimbursement from Medicare keeps going down, down, down. Within the last 9 years, Medicare reimbursement...
I t’s no surprise that your...
09/04/2008
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Legal Ease
09/04/2008
T he mere mention of Stark Law can send shivers down many a physician’s spine. This law is among the most feared laws that govern medical practice. Its stiff fines and complex nature make it often hard to discern what action is within the...
T he mere mention of Stark Law can send shivers down many a physician’s spine. This law is among the most feared laws that govern medical practice. Its stiff fines and complex nature make it often hard to discern what action is within the...
T he mere mention of Stark Law...
09/04/2008
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