Prairie Doc Perspective
Prairie Doc Perspective
Listen to Your Gut
The patient knew something was wrong. After appointments with several specialists, multiple scans, and tests, she was given a diagnosis. Still, she felt certain...
Prairie Doc Perspective
Sometimes a Diagnosis is Skin Deep
Recently I saw a patient who had experienced two consecutive days of pain in his right upper abdomen. I questioned him, looking for clues...
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With A Little Help
As a primary care physician, I walk with my patients as they face many of life’s challenges. Facing the diagnosis of dementia may be...
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Give Yourself Permission
Whenever someone is admitted to the hospital, they are asked to stipulate their “code status.” Levels of code status include full code, meaning resuscitate...
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Influenza Rare This Season
Do you know anyone who had influenza this past year? Chances are you do not. Sure, plenty of people had the “stomach flu” with...
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A Vaccine Story for the Ages
Last summer we heard the prediction that by the end of 2020, we would have a safe, effective vaccine to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which...
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The Do-It-Yourself Disease
I’ve learned a lot from my patients over the years. Sometimes, the lessons are learned as I walk beside them through struggles, both medical...
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Hey Doc, Who’s on First?
Many people are familiar with the classic Abbott and Costello comedy skit “Who’s on First?” For those who are not familiar, the routine is...
