Monthly Archives: March 2010

Time Management-Tips for Incorporating New Business Development Into Your Busy Day by Caryn Kopp

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Finding time for new business development can be a huge struggle. There’s always something else that seems to be more important. But what I’ve found is that people who don’t carve time for this, find themselves with an empty pipeline … Continue reading →

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Want to Live Longer?

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Pat Iyer

There is no getting around it.  Four preventable risk factors — smoking, high blood pressure, elevated blood glucose, and overweight and obesity — account for a significant proportion of the nation’s disparities in life expectancy, according to a study published … Continue reading →

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Georgia limits on non-economic damages found unconstitutional

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Pat Iyer

The cap on noneconomic damages in Georgia was unanimously struck down by the Georgia Supreme Court, who stated in their opinion that caps are “violative of the right to trial by jury.” The issue was brought before the court in … Continue reading →

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Are You a Workaholic? 7 Signs that Point to Yes, and 7 steps Toward your Recovery

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Written By: Christina Galoozis Every mom is busy. But how do you know if you’re too busy? (Hint: The number of things on your to-do list isn’t an indicator.) Perhaps this will resonate:  I’ll be able to sleep better if … Continue reading →

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IME doctor who injures a patient – negligent? Based on a chapter by Marjorie Eskay Auerbach

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Many physicians believe because the IME is conducted at the request of a third party, there is no physician-patient relationship, and therefore no potential liability for malpractice. However, several recent court decisions have challenged that interpretation. In 2004, the Michigan … Continue reading →

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IME or DME? Based on a chapter by Marjorie Eskay-Auerbach, MD, Esq.

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Independent Medical Examinations or IMEs, also referred to as Defense Medical Examinations (DME), and Insurance Medical Evaluations, are currently a mainstay of the medical-legal system. In most cases, the examination consists of a patient interview and physical examination; psychiatric and … Continue reading →

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How Physical Therapists Chart – Based on a chapter by Gwen Simons PT, JD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Pat Iyer

The physical therapist is required by law to perform a physical therapy examination (sometimes referred to as an evaluation) on each patient on the first visit.   The examination is divided into three steps: Taking the patient’s history Performing a systems … Continue reading →

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Physical Therapists: Vital Role in Recovery – Based on a chapter by Gwen Simons PT, JD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Pat Iyer

Physical therapists often play a vital role in restoring an injured patient to a higher level of function. I recently learned more about their educational preparation and roles. The following is written by Gwen Simons: To obtain a license to … Continue reading →

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Coping with a Job You Hate by Guest Author Natalie Gahrmann

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Pat Iyer

I have a few clients who absolutely hate their current jobs but feel stuck where they are because they believe that there isn’t anything else out there. Unfortunately, few people have the luxury in today’s economy to leave a job … Continue reading →

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