August 2011 - Posts

Grounds for Dismissal and Discrimination?
by Janey Goude

I received an email that reminded me of Jason Marketti's recent post, " Tattoos, Piercings and Style ." I agreed with the general feeling of his post and the comments: You can express individuality any way you please on your own time, but on company time Read More...

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Are Doctors' Offices Double Dipping?
by Janey Goude

The Problem: A doctors' office charges $25 for every test/procedure requiring pre-authorization. This is above their office visit and procedure charges. It is an out-of-pocket expense not covered by any insurance. The Rationale: The office staff routinely Read More...

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Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite
by Janey Goude

Two years ago, bed bugs forced patrons from a South Carolina hotel in the wee hours of the morning. Last summer, bed bugs closed theaters in Ohio. A few months ago, bed bugs sent a social worker scurrying home to de-bug. Aware of the facility's critter Read More...

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Take Care
by Janey Goude

As I was reading Toni Patt's post, " Finding Time to Take Time Off ," I thought of all the patients I've counseled to take care of themselves. A patient with burns "takes care" by adhering to an exercise program that prevents contractures. A patient with Read More...

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Perspectives: Right, Wrong or Just Different
by Janey Goude

Perspective is how we see life. Each one of us has had different life experiences. Those life experiences color how we see today. Two people can read the same article and walk away with very different viewpoints. Sometimes one person has had life experiences Read More...

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