Family Medicine Practice Diary

 
 
  • Passenger Safety Dr. Brown emphasizes the importance of wearing a seatbelt at all times.
  • A Pea-Sized Lymph Node In his latest Family Medicine Practice Diary column, Dr. Brown writes about the guilt associated with misdiagnosing a patient.
  • No Respect Dr. Brown discusses the lack of regard in which physicians seem to be held these days.
  • Full-bodied People Dr. Brown advises an obese patient against bariatric surgery.
  • Expert Witness Dr. Brown is asked to be an expert witness in a DUI case.
  • Horses vs Zebras Dr. Brown helps out a self-destructive patient.
  • Family Secrets Dr. Brown writes about a patient determining the true biological identity of his parents late in life.
  • Medical Marijuana Dr. Brown debates whether to treat patients with marijuana.
  • Saving Lives Dr. Brown considers the best source of treatment for Ginger - his dog.
  • A Perfect Storm Dr. Brown debates whether to treat a patient with Coumadin.
  • Following Doctor's Orders Dr. Brown encounters a difficult patient--himself.
  • Professional Confidence Dr. Brown comments on traditional medical treatments.
  • The Underinsured Dr. Brown comments on insurance issues in the United States healthcare system.