Physician, Prescribe Thyself
"A (medical) physician who treats himself has a fool for a patient." -- Jason Christie, MD, commenting on his study that found 52 percent of medical residents at a university medical center self-prescribed.
Reference
Christie J, Rosen I, Bellini L et al. Prescription drug use and self-prescription among resident physicians. JAMA 1998;280:1253-55.
The study was conducted at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Forty-two percent of the prescription medications were obtained from the hospital sample closet. Eleven percent of the residents got the drugs directly from pharmaceutical company representatives.
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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