Video Introduction to Critical Decisions

Byadmin September 5, 2012

Want a sneak peak into why I wrote Critical Decisions? Take a look at this 5 minute video. Feel free to send links to all your friends, so they won’t fall behind the times!

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Out of Control Physicians: Too Many Doctors Doing Too Many Things to Too Many Patients
Byadmin July 22, 2016

My father is 92 years old, and I am beginning to wonder whether the best thing for his health would be to stay away from doctors. That’s because well intentioned physicians often expose their elderly patients to harmful and unnecessary services out of habit. That’s certainly the message I absorbed after reading a recent issue…

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More Discussion about Discussing Out-Of-Pocket Costs
Byadmin December 23, 2013

In the wake of my recent New York Times op-ed, and other writing about patient out-of-pocket costs, I was interviewed by Tammy Worth, a writer at Renal and Urology News. She did a great job of exploring this controversial topic. Here is a sneak peek at her article, followed by a link to the full…

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How to Tell Grandpa He Is Too Old for Another Colonoscopy
Byadmin January 16, 2018

Shutterstock Cancer screening can save lives: Mammographies reduce the chance women will die of breast cancer; and colonoscopies reduce the chance people will die of colon cancer. But should my 93-year-old father receive a screening colonoscopy? The test is uncomfortable, carries risks, and costs money. Even more importantly, my dad probably won’t live long enough…

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Getting A Colonoscopy? Ask Your Doctor About Using An AI Copilot
Byadmin2 January 7, 2025January 7, 2025

Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening. One way to be screened is through a procedure called colonoscopy, where a physician examines your colon with a camera to look for precancerous polyps. Unfortunately, some physicians are not as thorough as they should be and overlook growths they should be removing. It might be time…

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Are Your Healthcare Prices Outrageous? Here's What Happens When Prices Come Out Of The Dark
Byadmin January 6, 2017

They both had shoulder pain, persistent despite weeks of physical therapy. Both received MRI examinations at reputable radiology facilities, looking for things like rotator cuff tears, labral disruptions and other anatomical abnormalities. What was different was the price they paid for the MRI, with one patient paying $1000 more than the other. Welcome to the…

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Discussing Critical Decisions with Tavis Smiley
Byadmin October 18, 2012

I recently had the pleasure of discussing my book with Tavis Smiley on his wonderful PBS television show. As you will see, we had some fun back and forth, while still covering some pretty fundamental ground about how to help patients participate more actively in their medical decisions.

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Video Introduction to Critical Decisions

Out of Control Physicians: Too Many Doctors Doing Too Many Things to Too Many Patients

More Discussion about Discussing Out-Of-Pocket Costs

How to Tell Grandpa He Is Too Old for Another Colonoscopy

Getting A Colonoscopy? Ask Your Doctor About Using An AI Copilot

Are Your Healthcare Prices Outrageous? Here's What Happens When Prices Come Out Of The Dark

Discussing Critical Decisions with Tavis Smiley

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