Are you “Alert and Oriented”?

These blogs open a window into the medical community. You may be surprised that physicians have the same concerns about health and medical care as you , and some that you are unaware of. Most importantly, you will find they are on your side; they care about you,their patients, probably a lot more than you care about them.

Stethoscope on the keyboard of a laptop
updated August 5, 2024

As a blogger, I enjoy reading and supporting other bloggers, especially others who write about health, fitness, nutrition, and medical science.

These bloggers’ viewpoints often surprise and challenge me; I don’t always agree with them and you may not either.

Here is a blog I followed which is now dormant but still available with some interesting topics.  

“Alert and Oriented”

medicine-philosophy

Michel Accad, MD, practices internal medicine and cardiology in San Francisco.

” ‘Alert and Oriented’ is a medical phrase that describes the mental status of a patient who, despite being in serious shock from trauma or disease, maintains clarity of mind and focus of thought.

EKG tracing of heart activity on a cardiac monitor.
Based on the heart rhythm, this patient is likely alert and oriented.

Dr. Accad blogs about the healthcare system, the doctor-patient relationship, medical ethics, medical economics, and healthcare policy.

In this post he explains the

evolution of the food pyramid to the healthy plate nutrition recommendation.

healthy plate of vegetables , pita bread and hummus
photo by Dr. Aletha

In another interesting post, he explains

why mammograms may be over diagnosing breast cancer.

Breast cancer screening and treatment: One size doesn't fit all. bras hanging on a clothes line

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Author: Aletha Cress Oglesby, M.D.

As a family physician, I explore the HEART of HEALTH in my work, recreation, community, and through writing. My blog, Watercress Words, informs and inspires us to live in health. I believe we can turn our health challenges into healthy opportunities. When we do, we can share the HEART of health with our families, communities, and the world. Come explore and share with me.

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