by chill986 | Mar 8, 2013 | Dr. Berliner's Blog
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, funded by the federal government, lists 12 specific items physicians can use as a ‘mortality index’ to help them determine whether screening tests, medical procedures, medications, and other treatments, are... by chill986 | Mar 7, 2013 | Dr. Berliner's Blog
Peripatetic Thursday behind the Cement Wall and down in the hole at CEMC. Bemoaning my clinic’s new lack of exposure and access due to the construction, now ongoing x1 year, and with at least x5 months left to go. Does anyone know a good muralist, to paint the... by chill986 | Mar 6, 2013 | Dr. Berliner's Blog
Whew. 6 patients in the door at closing time, just finishing up now. 4 joined the Boutique Community Clinic Program. Cold. Cloudy. Snow Flurry Wednesday. Again slow morning, then brisk afternoon. Finished Out at 28 patients. Influenza x3 – two Type B, one Type... by chill986 | Mar 6, 2013 | Dr. Berliner's Blog
California is trying an ‘end run’ around their future Doctor shortages by redefining who can be considered a ‘primary care provider’. As California State Senator Ed Hernandez (D) says, “What good is it if they are going to have a health... by chill986 | Mar 5, 2013 | Dr. Berliner's Blog
Cloudy Tuesday – very steady morning, then spotty afternoon – none after 4:30 PM as a very heavy Rain finally broke with Sturm und Drang. 24 Patients. No influenza. One Strep. Sinusitis with Bronchospasm reigned. Followed by Gastroenteritis (Noro-virus?)....