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An Innovative Approach to Today s Complex Healthcare Environment
Twenty years ago, a typical GI practice consisted of one or more physicians, a receptionist who greeted patients and made appointments, a biller who...
Are ‘Cascades’ Changing the Face of Clinical Guidelines?
Despite the huge wealth of knowledge on which they are based, guidelines often fail to influence healthcare in the parts of the world where they are...
As Use of Herbal Remedies Soars, Patients Taking These and Cardiovascular Medications May be at Heightened Risk of Dangerous, Potentially Life-Threatening Interactions
"Many people have a false sense of security about these herbal products because they are seen as 'natural,'" said Arshad Jahangir, M.D.,...
Fifty Years of the World Gastroenterology Organisation
In parallel with these organizational developments, the field of gastroenterology itself has witnessed tremendous progress. Who could have envisaged...
Large bowel obstruction due to sesame seed bezoar: a case report
Introduction A bezoar is a mass of swallowed foreign indigestible material found within the gastrointestinal tract. They have been known to occur...
Scheduling for Maximum Efficiency in the Practice
Customizing the Schedule to the Physician or Mid - level Provider Not every physician’s style can fit easily in the 15- or 30-minute slots that...
Scheduling for Maximum Efficiency in the Practice
Scheduling patients for office visits can be challenging,particularly for a large practice. If the schedule is not managed appropriately, there will...
