Do most surgeons think mid-level providers can replace primary care physicians?

That much was implied during recent testimony by the American College of Surgeons’ John Preskitt, who said, “With trauma care and surgical emergencies, there are no good substitutes or physician extenders for a well-trained general surgeon or surgical specialist.”

The ACP’s Bob Doherty took that to mean that there were good substitutes for primary Read more »

GP newspaper broke the story about GP concerns a year ago, warning that the guidance was forcing GPs in England to refer patients unnecessarily on to secondary care.

Fergus Macbeth, NICE’s director of the centre for clinical practice, said: ‘NICE has become aware of concerns, particularly from GPs, about some of the recommendations in the guidance around GP involvement in minor surgery and how it is being interpreted and implemented Read more »

by Michael Dunage

A relatively new procedure even in the west, the Lap Band surgery involves taking a vinyl ring filled with saline and placing it around the upper portion of the stomach, constricting the stomach outlet in that area and creating an upper pouch that holds the food after eating. It is an excellent and safe way to lose weight.

Those with poor or no health insurance, unfortunately, often cannot pay for such a surgery Read more »

by Amy Nutt

Lap Band surgery may seem like the perfect solution to obesity for those who are struggling to lose weight. After all, a simple, non-invasive surgery could make you feel full with just a few bites of your meal, thus helping you to lose weight. Who wouldn’t like that idea? Before you sign up for the surgery, however, you need to know that not everyone who wants the LapBand system is qualified to receive it.

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What is breast uplift?

Actually breast uplift is the operation involves the reshape and lift of drooping breast and giving more compact and pleasant looking bust line.

What it can’t do?

Breast uplift could not reduce the small breast larger or reduce the large breast into small. For this you can take help of breast reductions or breast enlargement.

What involved in breast uplift?

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Even though the entire planet is going through an awful economic crisis, Plastic Surgery still lives on easily earning enough money to keep a float. Even as money is tight it still doesnt stop patients from heading on over to a surgery to better themselves. People still want to get rid of those sagging hips and small boobs. It is never something that anyone will need but people still spend the money on it none the less. I find it so suprising Read more »

As a primary care physician with a pure office practice, I’m not up to date with many of the issues that surgeons face. That’s why I like to read Jeffrey Parks’ observations on the surgical profession.

A recent post talks about how trauma surgeons want to increase their caseload, by transferring acute surgical cases out of community hospitals and into regional medical centers. The rationale being that smaller hospitals Read more »

Princess Diaries actress, Anne Hathaway has slammed the current trend of hollywood actresses and actors who get plastic surgery to better their looks.

The young and successful actress added that she once considered plastic surgery on her nose, “I wanted a nose job, but now, my nose is what lets me change my face a lot”…

The star who is leading face of beauty products, ‘Lancome‘ Read more »

This is an example of how plastic surgery can go so wrong!!

example #1

Oh god. There are few words really to comment about this picture. This is acctress Jocelyn Wildenstein and she loves plastic surgery.

example #2

This one is probably more funny than the first example of horrific cosmetic surgery. The thing that makes me laugh is that this girl is completely happy Read more »