Volume 17 - Issue 5 - May 2009
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
05/15/2009
Another one of those ubiquitous e-mails arrived today from a recruiter hoping to find a dermatologist to fill a terrific position. The letter pointed out how fortunate we dermatologists are, citing that nearly 40% of medical school applicants...
Another one of those ubiquitous e-mails arrived today from a recruiter hoping to find a dermatologist to fill a terrific position. The letter pointed out how fortunate we dermatologists are, citing that nearly 40% of medical school applicants...
Another one of those ubiquitous...
05/15/2009
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
05/15/2009
Finding a good doctor is not easy. It’s not just about the diploma hanging in the office or the write-up in the annual “Best Of” feature in a city’s local magazine. Patients want to feel comfortable when they call for appointments, go in for...
Finding a good doctor is not easy. It’s not just about the diploma hanging in the office or the write-up in the annual “Best Of” feature in a city’s local magazine. Patients want to feel comfortable when they call for appointments, go in for...
Finding a good doctor is not...
05/15/2009
The Dermatologist
Legal Ease
05/14/2009
In recent years, physicians have been pummeled by a jackhammer of regulatory requirements. First, it was The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which required changes in practices to safeguard the privacy of medical...
In recent years, physicians have been pummeled by a jackhammer of regulatory requirements. First, it was The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which required changes in practices to safeguard the privacy of medical...
In recent years, physicians have...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
05/14/2009
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...
In dermatology, we are fortunate...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
Department
Cosmetic Clinic
05/14/2009
I have been living in Alabama for 4 years now, and find that with every doctor I go to to have Botox, it never erases the wrinkles anywhere like in Florida. I am so frustrated. I feel that the Botox has been diluted big time. In Florida, I...
I have been living in Alabama for 4 years now, and find that with every doctor I go to to have Botox, it never erases the wrinkles anywhere like in Florida. I am so frustrated. I feel that the Botox has been diluted big time. In Florida, I...
I have been living in Alabama...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
05/14/2009
In the good old days, the federal government was more lenient than the private third-party payers about several types of medical practice changes, including allowing practices to bill for the services of newly hired uncredentialed physicians....
In the good old days, the federal government was more lenient than the private third-party payers about several types of medical practice changes, including allowing practices to bill for the services of newly hired uncredentialed physicians....
In the good old days, the...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/14/2009
Superficial cutaneous fungal infections are among the most common dermatologic complaints encountered in ambulatory practice, affecting millions of people worldwide; the estimated overall lifetime risk of acquiring such an infection is...
Superficial cutaneous fungal infections are among the most common dermatologic complaints encountered in ambulatory practice, affecting millions of people worldwide; the estimated overall lifetime risk of acquiring such an infection is...
Superficial cutaneous fungal...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
05/14/2009
Acne is one of the most common of skin care concerns seen regularly by dermatologists, and is still one of the most challenging of skin diseases to treat. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of medicines at our disposal to prescribe to...
Acne is one of the most common of skin care concerns seen regularly by dermatologists, and is still one of the most challenging of skin diseases to treat. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of medicines at our disposal to prescribe to...
Acne is one of the most common...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
05/14/2009
The night is associated with unique skin physiologies, conditions and treatments. Although numerous related studies have been conducted, providers to date have not had a convenient, comprehensive reference. The purpose of this review is to...
The night is associated with unique skin physiologies, conditions and treatments. Although numerous related studies have been conducted, providers to date have not had a convenient, comprehensive reference. The purpose of this review is to...
The night is associated with...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
05/14/2009
Your name may be on the office door, but let’s face facts — dermatology visits are usually short, so patients may spend more time with your office staff than with you! Patients don’t just judge your practice based on the clinical care they...
Your name may be on the office door, but let’s face facts — dermatology visits are usually short, so patients may spend more time with your office staff than with you! Patients don’t just judge your practice based on the clinical care they...
Your name may be on the office...
05/14/2009
The Dermatologist
