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Rant: Listen,,Listen,,Listen

My favorite pet peeve with patients' is when they come to my office for a problem that is usually painful, present for a couple of months, not responding to home remedies and friends advice; they act like they are LISTENING to my advice, leave  the office,, return for follow up and guess what....THEY HAVE NOT FOLLOWED ONE BIT OF ADVICE I GAVE THEM!!!!
And then they complain about their copays....
If you have no intention of listening and following a Doctors advice,, don,'t waste your time or the Doctors,, stay home and suffer. 

How To Stay Out Of The Podiatrist Office!

Following a few easy guidelines will help you steer clear of having a visit to the Podiatrists office.
1. Examine your feet every morning before putting your socks on.
2. Make sure you thoroughly dry between all toes after showering.
3. Use quality footpowder like Zeasorb AF on your feet and between your toes
4. After your shower or bath apply a quality skin moisturizer like Eucerin Plus to skin.
5. Use cotton socks, try to stay away from manmade materials like rayon
6. Cut your nails straight across, and use an emery board to file any rough edges away.
7. Wear sensible, supportive, activity specific shoegear.
8. Shop for shoegear in the late afternoon. 

Reactionary vs Preventive Medicine

Our system of health care in the United States is reactionary, meaning our Doctors wait until you show symptoms of a disease and then treat it. Whereas, most other countries practice preventive medicine, inwhich periodic medical exams and tests are performed, trying to prevent disease from starting.
In our practice we believe in preventive medicine, especially with our Diabetic patients, and patients with poor circulation. Education is the key to preventing life threatening conditions from occurring.
Insurance companies are starting to understand the importance of Preventive Medicine check ups, and allowing testing to be performed in the absence of a known disease. They are also seeing monetary savings from these visits.
Take away point: Educate yourself on whatever diseases you may have, be your own health advocate, and if your insurance company does not pay for preventive visits, still have them performed by self paying, it can be one of the greatest investments in your heath.

How is going to a doctors visit, the same as traveling by air?

Believe it or not going to a doctors visit is very similar to traveling by air, lets see how...
1. All doctors offices require a picture ID to be treated, [homeland security]
2. Like a reservation, a dr' s appointment is necessary.
3. Fees are paid prior to boarding,, copays are payed prior to seeing doctor.
4. While in flight, all electronic devices need to be shut off,, while in the treatment room, your cell phone should be shut off.
5.the captain is in charge of your care while on the plane, the doctor is in charge of your health.
6.The airline sees that you get to your destination safely, the doctor gives you treatment recommendations, guiding you to good health.
So,,, where is this going, simple, when you go to the doctors office arrive ontime, pay your copay, listen to the doctors advice, shut your cell phone off out of courtesy, and at least attempt to follow the doctors advice concerning your health.

Welcome

Welcome to our practice blog. In this informal atmosphere, patients, friends, and anyone interested in asking foot or ankle questions, can come and get answers. Questions do not have to be limited to medical conditions; questions can be directed to our doctors, office administrator, and medical assistants.
We hope to encourage comments, observations and testimonials.
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