Over the last several years there has been increasing emphasis on “quality” in the field of medicine. On the surface this sounds good. After all, who wants poor quality healthcare? The problem is that the excuse of increasing quality is being used for ever increasing central planning in the area of healthcare. A long list … Continue reading
Many have asked why I am retiring from obstetrics. Here is an attempt to explain. First a description of the style of obstetrics I practiced. My style of obstetrics was low intervention, mother centric like the out of hospital midwives. This is in contrast to most obtetrical practices that are high intervention, medical system and … Continue reading
Recently there has been an increase in the number of crying mothers calling our office looking to transfer their children to our practice because of the unpleasant way they were treated by the doctors where they were taking their children for well child care. I am hearing reports of doctors telling parents their children will … Continue reading
Greek literature contains the account of Damocles and Dionysius. Damocles was a courtier who coveted the luxury, influence and power of King Dionysius. Damocles begged Dionysius to allow him to experience what it was like to be the King. Dionysius consented and traded places with Damocles. Damocles gleefully stepped up and sat down in the … Continue reading
I am frequently asked about my opinion regarding Obamacare. There has been lots and lots of excellent pieces written on the subject by others, but here are some of my thoughts. This thing was never going to work. They took the worst aspects of insurance medicine and the worst aspects of government paid/controlled medicine, … Continue reading
Most individuals who go into medicine do it because they want to earn their living in a field where you can help people and because they find the subject matter interesting. Once one begins their training, they find reality, especially in the United States, is often very different from the ideals which caused them to … Continue reading
It is everywhere: advertisements on television, statements by celebrities and politicians, regulations, school lunch programs, medical protocols. Obesity is now a major public enemy. I do not mean to diminish the significance of this issue. There is no question, obesity is a serious health concern. It has also increased, though not as much as advertised. … Continue reading
Legislation has been proposed in SC that would severely restrict and possibly eliminate the option for out of hospital birth in South Carolina. http://www.supportscmidwives.com The following letter is what I have written in support of the certified midwives. To Our Legislators: Re: H3731 I am a family physician practicing in Greer, SC. I … Continue reading