Denise Reich

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Rebecca Miller |Denise Reich |Pat Rich |Natalie Enyedi

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Physician and author Kate Dee discusses her article, “Medspa madness: How illegal practices are putting patients in peril” and book, Med Spa Mayhem: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Secrets of the Aesthetics Industry, exposing the alarming rise of unregulated med spas operating without proper medical oversight.

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Leonard Wang |Esther Covington |Carol Ewig |Denise Reich

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Family physician Pamela Buchanan discusses her article, “How poor communication is killing patients and burning out doctors,” exploring the devastating impact of unclear or avoided conversations in health care. Pamela shares firsthand experiences from the emergency room, where patients often arrive not just for treatment but for clarity about their diagnoses and prognoses.

2 months ago | kevinmd.com | Denise Reich

“The doctor was wonderful, but her staff …” “The receptionist was so rude. I won’t be back.” “They never sent the referral even though I called several times.” Ever seen reviews like these? No matter how good a doctor you might be, you’re not the one making the first impression at your practice. Your office staff and their practices set the tone of the visit. Their conduct can make or break patient retention.

Jan 13, 2025 | kevinmd.com | Allie Poles |Denise Reich |Michael McGuire |Leonard Wang

This article is sponsored by Stryker Oral Care. Hospital-acquired pneumonia remains one of the most common—and deadly—infections patients face during hospitalization. Yet, while significant progress has been made in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia, its lesser-known counterpart, non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia (NVHAP), continues to quietly harm patients, often escaping attention altogether.

May 10, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Denise Reich

“You sure know a lot about your condition.”Many patients with long-term illnesses have heard this. When it comes from a medical professional, it’s never a compliment. It’s a statement that is usually, at best, laced with disapproval. The thing is, patients like me, who have long-term complex conditions, are encouraged to know a lot. As someone with CVID and other issues, I’ve attended seminars and patient Q&As with immunologists. There’s a bimonthly magazine.