Episode 039 – New Ohio Opiate Prescription Guidelines and Why You Should Care!
So this topic has recently popped up and like most Ohio rules and regulations there has been a huge amount of disinformation, speculation and confusion…but stay tuned all you non-Ohioians as this may be coming to your state soon, too! Today I give my view on the new rules and give you the information straight […]
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Episode 038 – Response to Single Payer Comment and Defamation!
On this episode I respond to comments received about my Single Payer Prediction show and try to clear up my prediction! I also respond to a Facebook post about suing for defamation and how it may be an easier thing for you than you would think. Keep sharing and spreading the word! Email me at Jeff@TheNPDude.com, […]
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Episode 037 – Interview with Joe, More info About FNPs in the ED, FNP Scope of Practice and More!
On this episode I have my first guest on the show and I had a blast! My friend Joe stopped by for a discussion about options for FNPs to obtain credibility to work in the ED and more on FNP scope of practice. We also discuss what it is like to be male in the […]
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Episode 036 – Single Payer Prediction, Correction to HRSA Loan Repayment, and Home Visit Pay!
I had a great time camping last weekend with the Scouts but I came home with a bad cold and lost my voice to boot, so please forgive my raspy voice! Today I take a look at how Canada uses their NPs as a predictor of how we may end up if (or when) we […]
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Episode 035 – The Big Picture of Starting a Business!
Sorry for the delay in getting this episode out. I recorded it last Wednesday and I unfortunately ran out of steam when I was trying to prepare for a cub scout camping trip. On this episode I talk about the big picture aspects of evaluating whether you should start your own business and what my […]
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Episode 034 – Providing Patient Records and My Take on the Know-It-All Patient!
We did it! We hit 500 Facebook likes before the end of the weekend. Thanks again for sharing and telling your friends about the podcast. Today I respond and give my opinion on whether you should give a consulted practitioner’s records when a patient requests their records from you. Like most of my answers, it […]
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Episode 033 – History of the Medical Model, the Future, and Dealing with Passive Aggressive Doctors!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today I talk about my view of the history of the medical model of health care, where we are headed and why I think we are perfectly positioned for the changes to come! I also respond to a Facebook comment to me about how to deal with passive-aggressive physicians. It was […]
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Episode 032 – What to Expect When You are Deposed and Types of Witnesses!
Almost to 500 likes on Facebook! Keep up on spreading the word. Yesterday I recorded this show but did not get a chance to publish it. In this episode, I give some basic info about what to expect if you do get that certified letter to be worried about. I also explain the differences in […]
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Episode 031 – Duty to Protect the Public and New Ohio NP Q&A
Today I respond to a question about how to handle safety issues like unsafe drivers and how to not violate HIPAA. I give a little background about the landmark Tarasoff case that created a duty to warn and how that may extend to you in certain situations. I also respond to a comment on a […]
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Episode 030 – Getting Certified Mail, Paying Preceptors, and My Take on Opinions!
Great job sharing the last episode! Keep spreading the word and letting people know about the show. Today is a special edition Sunday show discussing some feedback I have been getting. I give some guidance about getting notification of certified mail and should you be worried about a law suit before you go pick it […]
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