The trajectory of healthcare points towards a paradigm shift: integrated care. With each new revelation in scientific understanding of the human body, the less likely it becomes that any one person will have the necessary knowledge needed for comprehensive patient care. When it comes to medical symptom research, some may suggest that artificial intelligence holds … Read more
You may have heard me mention it. Perhaps you have seen the term but don’t know what it means. So, what is Health Science? Health Science (HS) is a multidisciplinary component of health care that seeks to improve health outcomes by developing knowledge and interventions for general health and wellness as well as disease treatment … Read more
I wanted to take a few minutes and vent about something that encompasses many of my work’s points. It is sort of a tough topic, and it has multiple sides and angles. I won’t be able to hit them all, but I do want to hit on a few. Understand that these are just things … Read more
Person/Company: Dr. Spencer Duncan, DO – Family Medicine Location: Medical Plaza of Valley Center / Newton Medical Center When: 2015 Reason for Visit: Pain and possible infection My Rating: ★ What I Liked: He seemed like a nice enough guy, and he was fairly easy to talk to – when you could actually reach him. … Read more
Person/Company: Dr. Michael W Shuck, DO – Family Medicine Location: Primary Medical Associates – Wichita Kansas When: 1995-2010 Reason for Visit: Primary Care Physician My Rating: ★★★★ What I Liked: Dr. Shuck is an amazing man. I really enjoyed him – not only as a doctor but as a person. He knew he wasn’t perfect, … Read more
Person/Company: Dr. Victor A Nwanguma, MD Location: Redmond, OR (Telemedicine) When: 2015 Reason for Visit: Second Opinion My Rating: ★★★ What I Liked: This guy not only listened to what I had to say, but he also went out of his way to really help. He acknowledged my situation and agreed that the original opinion … Read more
My question to the world is simple: “Where are the doctors that actually care for their patients?” Did aliens take them away? Did they go all John Galt on us? Are they hidden away in some secret government facility? I’m sure some can say that they know a decent doctor or had a great experience … Read more