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Ambiguity in Retail Healthcare
October 13, 2009 10:45 AM by Sharon Ledbetter
During this last month we have been overrun with patients seeking flu shots and seeing patients with colds, strep throat and flu. I have seen some folks who are very ill and without doubt have influenza. But mainly I have seen the worried sick. People Read More...
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Notes From a Veteran in Retail Health
September 21, 2009 3:13 PM by Sharon Ledbetter
This is my third year working in a retail clinic. And considering that the concept is new, I feel like a veteran. And as a veteran retail clinician, I have learned a few things about myself and about healthcare in the United States and about working for Read More...
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Healthcare Reform: A Nurse Practitioner's Perspective
August 10, 2009 10:53 AM by Sharon Ledbetter
Most of my spare time is spent listening to and watching the healthcare reform debate. I know that I favor a single payer system but I also know many people do not. My intent is not to get in a debate about this, as I don't think it will happen. What Read More...
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Emergencies in Retail Healthcare
June 29, 2009 10:56 AM by Theresa Goodman
Most retail clinics are located in host establishments; some are owned by the host and others are renting space from the host. One issue that continues to arise is responding to medical emergencies that occur in the host facility. A medical emergency Read More...
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Economic Crisis and Retail Clinics
April 23, 2009 11:01 AM by Theresa Goodman
Retail Clinics can become a key player in maintaining health and wellness for many Americans during this economic crisis. As the financial system continues to plunge in a downward spiral, I often sit in my clinic wondering what the future holds for retail Read More...
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Retail Clinicians and the In-Store Pharmacy
March 16, 2009 9:33 AM by Pat Bird
I am very thankful for the good relationship we have with our pharmacy. Our clinic is located inside a grocery store that has a pharmacy. The pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are great. They are well known to the community as most of the patients Read More...
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Shaping Convenient Care
October 14, 2008 4:21 PM by Sharon Ledbetter
I am interested in seeing how Retail Clinics work out. What kind of model of care will we pioneers develop? I understand the companies we work for will shape what we do. As professionals we need to work with them, around them or be squeaky wheels to keep Read More...
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