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Doctors don't get paid to talk to patientsWhy is there a shortage of primary care physicians? Because today's healthcare climate financially rewards doctors for performing tests and procedures—not talking to patients. But as Americans get sicker?with more comorbidities than ever?
The New York Times says that a 6- to 8-minute visit just isn't enough time for patients to spend with their physicians. [
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Surgeon general urges more vigilance on dangerous clotsThe surgeon general has issued a publication that urges increased awareness of the early signs of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. More than 100,000 deaths can be caused by these two conditions each year, and those numbers are expected to increase as the population ages. [
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