Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Policy Forum Dec 2011 Medicalizing Obesity: Individual, Economic, and Medical Consequences George L. Blackburn, MD, PhD Given the ever-rising costs associated the condition and its associated comorbidities, perhaps it's time to recognize obesity as a medical problem. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):890-895. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.pfor1-1112. History of Medicine Dec 2011 The Evolution of Addiction Medicine as a Medical Specialty David E. Smith, MD The medicalization of addiction has greatly improved identification, early intervention, and referral to appropriate treatment. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):900-905. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.mhst1-1112. Viewpoint Apr 2010 Physician BMI and Weight Counseling Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH A BMI requirement for physicians would not necessarily increase primary care doctors’ effectiveness in providing weight counseling. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(4):331-334. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.4.oped2-1004. Case and Commentary Nov 2003 "Concierge" Practice and the Profession's Contract with Society Troy Brennan, MD, JD, MPH Physicians who change their practices to concierge medicine may lose valuable patient-physician relationships. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(11):496-498. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.11.ccas3-0311. Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Retainer Practice: Scientific, Social Justice, and Ethical Perspectives Martin T. Donohoe, MD, FACP Retainer practices set an example to medical students and other providers that the highest level of physician satisfaction is available only to those who serve the wealthy. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):166-170. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas4-0404. Medicine and Society Oct 2004 Television on the Cutting Edge: Cosmetic Surgery Goes Prime-Time Leigh Turner, PhD Reality television programs that focus on cosmetic surgery show misguided viewers that such procedures are the key to emotional health and well-being. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(10):462-464. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.10.msoc1-0410. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Current page 5
Policy Forum Dec 2011 Medicalizing Obesity: Individual, Economic, and Medical Consequences George L. Blackburn, MD, PhD Given the ever-rising costs associated the condition and its associated comorbidities, perhaps it's time to recognize obesity as a medical problem. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):890-895. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.pfor1-1112.
History of Medicine Dec 2011 The Evolution of Addiction Medicine as a Medical Specialty David E. Smith, MD The medicalization of addiction has greatly improved identification, early intervention, and referral to appropriate treatment. Virtual Mentor. 2011;13(12):900-905. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2011.13.12.mhst1-1112.
Viewpoint Apr 2010 Physician BMI and Weight Counseling Pamela M. Peeke, MD, MPH A BMI requirement for physicians would not necessarily increase primary care doctors’ effectiveness in providing weight counseling. Virtual Mentor. 2010;12(4):331-334. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2010.12.4.oped2-1004.
Case and Commentary Nov 2003 "Concierge" Practice and the Profession's Contract with Society Troy Brennan, MD, JD, MPH Physicians who change their practices to concierge medicine may lose valuable patient-physician relationships. Virtual Mentor. 2003;5(11):496-498. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2003.5.11.ccas3-0311.
Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Retainer Practice: Scientific, Social Justice, and Ethical Perspectives Martin T. Donohoe, MD, FACP Retainer practices set an example to medical students and other providers that the highest level of physician satisfaction is available only to those who serve the wealthy. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):166-170. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas4-0404.
Medicine and Society Oct 2004 Television on the Cutting Edge: Cosmetic Surgery Goes Prime-Time Leigh Turner, PhD Reality television programs that focus on cosmetic surgery show misguided viewers that such procedures are the key to emotional health and well-being. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(10):462-464. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.10.msoc1-0410.