Physician Wellbeing Resources – Reading and Watching
The Fall issues of the KCMS and KCOA Bulletin magazine featured many resources for Physician Wellbeing. References to most of information submitted by William Sanders, DO are listed below. http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/consequences.html Lindeman S, Laara E, Hakko H, Lonnqvist J. Br J Psychiatry. 1996 Mar;168(3):274-9. A systematic review on gender-specific suicide mortality in medical doctors. Louise B Andrew, MD, JD; Chief Editor: … Read more
PATIENT REMINDERS FOR SECURE VACCINE CARD MANAGEMENT
Many of us who read social media routinely have witnessed the very proud posts of friends and family who displayed their post-vaccine stickers or COVID-19 vaccination cards. These proud testaments may have helped encourage others to schedule their vaccine appointment, but should photos of our vaccine cards be shared on social media? The popular new posting trend poses the question: … Read more
S-H-A-R-E FLU VACCINE RECOMMENDATION WITH PATIENTS
The Centers for Disease Control has developed a mnemonic device to help physicians and their staff make a strong vaccine recommendation. This method known as S H A R E can help communicate a clear message to your patients on why flu vaccines are important information so patients may make informed decisions about vaccinations. S- SHARE why an influenza vaccine … Read more
Implicit Bias – New License Requirements
UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR MDs AND DOs Updated resources are available to clarify the license requirements for medical doctors and osteopathic physicians. Changes include the new addition of three hours of implicit bias and modifications to the pain and symptom management area to include one hour of controlled substance prescribing. A summary of the changes includes: Implicit … Read more
Physicians warned to be on high alert for scams
Do not reply to any suspicious emails and never provide personal information. If personal information is compromised, it may be used to commit identity theft or used in other fraud schemes. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director Orlene Hawks are alerting professionals licensed by the State of Michigan to beware of scam … Read more
Search for Unclaimed Property
A NOTE FOR THE BUSINESS OFFICE TITLE: Search for Unclaimed Property Have you ever felt as if you are missing something? It could be some unclaimed property! There may be money held just waiting for you to claim it. Visit the site: unclaimedproperty.michigan.gov/app/claim-search. This is a free service provided by the Michigan Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property. To begin your … Read more