Casebook of a Community Internist
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- 2/15/2023
The struggles of compliance
Doctors believe they do a great job of prescribing and fine-tuning medications, but the reality is that some patients still aren't taking them, says Dr. Hector Baillie. - 1/19/2023
Exploring the science of success
Dr. Hector Baillie says it's time universities reconsider their definition of success, and abandon measures dictated by narrow interests and historic standards. - 1/6/2023
The cases you never forget
As Dr. Hector Baillie outlines, unusual patient cases are rare but they sure leave an impact. - 12/22/2022
What do patients need from their caregivers?
Dr. Hector Baillie shares some experiences with patients that reveal some unexpected answers. - 12/5/2022
Spider, spider!
A surprise visit during a patient consult has Dr. Hector Baillie pondering the allure and disdain of this creepy crawler. - 12/1/2022
Medicine and radiology: What do we need to know?
Dr. Hector Baillie wonders if physicians know enough to counsel patients on radiation exposure. - 11/17/2022
Three unusual cases
No matter how long you’re in practice, they’ll always be a few cases that surprise you, says Dr. Hector Baillie. - 11/9/2022
Coronary angiography
Dr. Hector Baillie provides a fascinating crash course on the history of cardiology. - 11/2/2022
Hurry up and wait
As Dr. Hector Baillie observes, the waiting game doesn’t serve his patients too well, especially in their retirement years. - 10/28/2022
Medical literacy: another point of view
Let's remember that most of our patients haven't taken Anatomy or Cardiac Physiology 101, says Dr. Hector Baillie. - 10/19/2022
When quality trumps quantity
Dr. Hector Baillie recounts two recent books that have profoundly affected his perspective on caring for the aging and dying. - 10/10/2022
Physicians as effective educators
As Dr. Hector Baillie explains, when physicians get the time and tools to educate, patients will reap the benefits.