RIP Dr. Ted Bacharach MD (retired)
For many, many years I have been publishing the wise words of Dr. Ted Bacharach. He first found me through the Placebo Journal
Continue readingEntertaining, Educating, and Criticizing Our Broken Healthcare System for 22 Years
For many, many years I have been publishing the wise words of Dr. Ted Bacharach. He first found me through the Placebo Journal
Continue readingWe had just settled down after a delicious meal when the telephone rang and the doctor on call was wanted.
Continue readingWe all want to remain healthy and avoid all ailments. In reward for doing all this we assume we will
Continue readingMistakes are a fact of life. We would all like to think we do not make them but unfortunately this
Continue readingWe all want to remain well and avoid all ailments. In reward for doing all this we assume we will
Continue readingOptimum performance of any employee requires diligence and commitment on the part of the employee but also on the part
Continue readingPhysicians should help to make patients understand why medical care has become more expensive in the United States than anywhere
Continue readingWhen you ask anyone about their doctor you get a surprising array of answers. You do not get the now
Continue readingThe past few years has seen a gradual increase in the type and expertise of the medical care available. The
Continue readingWhen we buy something we look it over and make a simple decision; is it worth what I will pay
Continue readingNibblers on the healthcare dollar! THE PHYSICIAN In the forefront of the nibbles is the physician who actually provides some
Continue readingThe ability and desire of physicians to work together was an attribute that added to the status of the medical
Continue readingNote the term as shown demonstrates a humility on the role of the physician. Note the physician practices on a
Continue readingOur problem with obesity has reached a point where it is becoming obvious that all of us are eating too
Continue readingHenry Wadsworth Longfellow “There’s nothing in this world so sweet as love. And next to love the sweetest thing is
Continue readingIn the last few decades surgical techniques have improved. The prevention of wound infection has been a major problem. Antibiotic
Continue readingAltruism: A great idea and a great word. Altruism is certainly a needed basic sentiment on the part of their
Continue readingNot too many years ago the attraction of medicine as a profession was tremendous. There continues to be considerable attraction
Continue readingThe application of industrial methods to cutting medical care cost seemed to make good sense. Doctors who were busy and
Continue readingEvery encounter with a physician suggests that doctors are not the recipients of any government largess. Monthly changes and increased
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