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Close call on rehabilitation
In the past, I work closely with rehabilitation physician in the course of treating my patients. Since I went into private practice in the province though the lack of a… Read more
Last in, last out….
I’ve always been strict about time. I make it a point to be on time whenever my presence is needed. Or I’m I don’t go to any appointment or meeting at… Read more
Orthopedics six years after residency training, what now?
I just came back from an orthopedic fellow’s convention and the Ruby Anniversary (40th) celebration of my former orthopedic training institution. Aside from the maxed out celebration with former (tor)mentors and… Read more
Should new technologies in medicine threaten one’s (old) practice?
In one community where I practice, no hospitals offered diagnostic procedures like CT Scans or MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Thus the current practice is to immediately transfer the patient to a nearby… Read more
Emotions while treating a pediatric trauma case
Of all orthopedic trauma cases I’ve worked on, my heart bleeds the most for pediatric patients. I don’t know but their helplessness and innocence always evoke this feeling of worry…. Read more
Philippine Orthopedic Association 2011 Mid Year Convention at General Santos City
This year’s Phil. Orthopedic Association (POA) Mid Year Convention will be on May 5-8, 2011 at the KCC Convention Center General Santos City. POA-South Mindanao Chapter, the host for this… Read more
When surgeon shopping ends up with just facility shopping…
“Hello! And again!” I happily greeted this patient sitting on my clinic chair. He smiled back , albeit sheepishly and said ”Sorry doc!” . “Don’t mention it, it is your… Read more
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