Casebook of a Community Internist
Blogs
- 5/26/2023
Tricky telemedicine communication
Sometimes you need spider-sense to figure out what patients aren't telling you. - 5/10/2023
Pacing back and forth
Given the pace of technology, surely remote pacemaker care is in our futures. - 5/2/2023
Pride and prejudice on the job
There is some innate bias and prejudice that we all take to work at times. - 4/19/2023
The merits of maggot therapy
Maybe we should consider going back to treatments that were effective but became less attractive when pills and infusions took over. - 4/6/2023
Tough decisions inevitable in this job
Dr. Hector Baillie makes some difficult choices in and outside the ER. - 3/29/2023
A perspective on liquor
It’s time to better educate our patients on this long-standing ‘tonic,’ says Dr. Hector Baillie. - 3/17/2023
Before tragedy strikes
It’s time to invest in preventative strategies against physician burnout, says Dr. Hector Baillie, before it’s too late. - 3/13/2023
Brainwaves and pandemics
In an era of misinformation, Dr. Hector Baillie reminds us of mankind’s vulnerability to viral pathogens. - 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. - 1/5/2023
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.