Posts by Andrew Campbell4

Every single family doctor under Medicare is required to do this.
And that bolded part? Absolutely impossible.
There was even a hard deadline—I think it was May 1st, 2008, though they pushed it back later—by which every clinic had to be integrated into the system, otherwise they’d face sanctions like losing 10% of their capitation fees.☕

It’s not a fracture ☕

What you’re looking at there is just the bone mass—you know, the trabecular structure of the scapula and the humeral head.
Does it hurt? Yeah, absolutely. A soft tissue contusion and damage to the shoulder joint capsule can be incredibly painful—and trust me, the mobility issues from something like that can drag on for a long time.

Alexander Lewis said:You’ve got your academic credentials: medical degree, Master of Science (pre-modern era), and a PhD.
On top of that, if you’re active in academia, there are more titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor...

Then you have that vague "Doctor" label people cling to because it reminds them of a PhD, even though it really just denotes their profession and has nothing to do with a doctorate—kind of like how elementary school teachers love being called "Professor."
There are also administrative roles within an institution: Chief of Medicine, Director.
So, take George, who finishes med school, gets a Master's in biochemistry, runs Department X, and somehow manages to teach as an Associate Professor. He could be:
Prim. Prof. Dr. George, Mr. Sci.

To me, this excessive stacking of titles looks like someone getting piercings in their nose, then their ear, then... well, you get the idea.
People are suckers for titles; they’re vain about it. It’s a common trait in certain professions.

🙂

For anyone curious, go ahead and look it up:

And even that bolded part isn't current—the term "Graduate Physician" hasn't been used since maybe the mid-80s. 🤷 For decades now, the standard has been "Doctor of Medicine."

I'm quoting the Academic Title Act, Section 4, Paragraphs 5 and 6:

"Paragraph 5. Exceptionally to paragraph 1 of this article, upon completing a university degree in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine, a person earns the academic title Doctor, along with the designation of their field (e.g., Doctor of Medicine, etc.).

Paragraph 6. The abbreviation for the title in paragraph 5 is Dr. followed by the field designation (e.g., MD, etc.) and is placed after the person's full name."

So, someone graduating from med school would be, say, Peter Perry, MD.
If they have a Master's (under the old system), they'd be Mr. Sci. Peter Perry, MD.
And if they finished a PhD under the old way or via the modern doctoral program, they'd be Dr. Sci. Peter Perry, MD.

If they're chosen as a lecturer due to scientific research, then they'd be Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sci. Peter Perry, MD, or perhaps Prof. Dr. Sci. Peter Perry, MD.
You can't be an Associate or Full Professor without a doctorate.

Now, if they're a clinician, after 10 (or 15 years—it's set by Department regulations, but I don't feel like digging through the paperwork right now 😬 ) of specialist practice, and following a proposal by at least two specialists, they can earn the title of Chief (Primarius—basically "first among equals"). So they'd write Prim. Peter Perry, MD, or Prim. Mr. Sci./Dr. Sci. Peter Perry, MD.

There you go. 😁

Folliculitis, hands down ☕
It’s basically when your hair follicles get inflamed and turn into a full-blown abscess.
If it doesn't just pop on its own—or if you try to squeeze it (which hurts like hell, by the way)—you’re looking at surgery. We're talking incisions to clear the infection, and if there’s still some weird, hard lump left under dark skin after the initial mess is gone, you might even need an excision.
Honestly? If this keeps happening over and over, laser hair removal is the only real fix.

When you head over to Jordan, you need your primary care referral—ideally, get them to write up two: one for the specialist consult and another for inpatient treatment, just in case they decide to admit you on the spot—along with all your medical records. In this specific case, we've got the lung CT and the bronchial brushing cytology results, plus I see the cytology and pH results from the puncture/biopsy should be ready in about a week.
It wouldn't hurt to call ahead and ask about any potential deposits or upfront costs, even though I know they used to take out-of-state patients for same-day exams.
At least, that’s how things worked back about three years ago.

Nancy Hernandez43 said:Look, I’m definitely not an expert here—I can't give medical advice and don't know much about lung cancer—but I just want to pass this along: my mom's oncologist actually asked her multiple times why on earth she didn't just go to Avian for surgery, especially since they highly respect Haller, who was a student at Avian back in Rhode Island. Is a trip to the Mayo Clinic really necessary?

Hang in there... and seriously, ask anything you want! Someone always answers around here. Kisses

Haller is a gynecologist, so yeah—it's true he trained and worked with Avian.
They were probably mentioning him because of a gynecological tumor related to your mom.

The Mayo Clinic is basically the gold standard for pulmonology and thoracic surgery in the States—all the top thoracic surgeons train there, and their staff has the most experience handling the toughest lung cancer cases out there.
So, if I were in Donna Clark77's shoes, I would absolutely head to the Mayo Clinic, even if it's just for a second opinion. 👍

Emily Fox76 said:I think I have phimosis—basically, I can't pull the skin back over the head. Every time I try to stretch it, it hurts like hell or just stings, and I can only get about 30% of the tip showing. I really don't want surgery or circumcision because I'm worried about permanent side effects. If anyone knows anything or how I can "fix" this, please help me!!! I don't want my penis cut 😲

So, you think phimosis won't leave permanent consequences? 🙄
First off—phimosis *is* the consequence—whether it's inflammation, injury, or both.
You don't need surgery—just deal with the fact that your tip will be covered "all season long," that it’ll sting or bleed during sex, and that bacteria is going to build up in the smegma you won't be able to wash away... plus, let's be real—once your girlfriend sees (and smells 😬) your little guy, she's never going to give you oral ☕

Yeah, sure... why would you even bother getting circumcised? 😬
Forget those stupid statistics from the CDC—the ones talking about how much lower cervical cancer rates are for partners of circumcised men, or how much lower penile cancer risks are for guys who are circumcised... that stuff happens to other people, right? 😉

Nancy Diaz49 said:Does anyone know if they actually canceled house calls from primary care doctors?

A nurse was trying to convince me yesterday that under the new laws, doctors don't have to do house calls anymore—that you're supposed to call 911 instead. Like, say if someone’s joints lock up and they need an injection or a block—if the diagnosis is already known, they shouldn't have to invent some excuse about needing warm water just to get a visit.
I think she was totally pulling my leg, but newsflash: I can't exactly carry my grandad on my back to the clinic!🤷

They aren't "canceled," please. 🙄
The nurse was just trying to dump the responsibility onto Emergency Services... which handles emergencies, and a stiff joint isn't an emergency.
Next time, talk to the doctor directly—they can decide whether to send it to the ER, or if it's just administering therapy at home, they can send a visiting nurse or home health aide, or even just go out themselves. ☕

It’s not that the water lacks "flavor"—some just tastes better than others—and I'm not even talking about whether it's chemically or biologically pure 😬. Harder waters—like what you get near the coast in places like San Diego—usually taste way better than that soft, flat stuff from the plains.
Vienna has some of the best water on the planet—it's piped in straight from the Alps using gravity alone without needing pumps, running nearly 106 miles. A few months back, they even started bottling it to sell as souvenirs—I saw it all over the internet.

I stick to Jane; out of all the bottled brands, it’s the least salty for me (and honestly, the closest thing to Evian 😛). Down here in my part of the US, the tap water is pretty bland, and it never stays cold enough—unlike the water in a place like Rijeka—no matter how long you let it run, it always ends up feeling lukewarm.🙄

rapidgull10 said:We vacation in America every single year. Since we have a family member undergoing dialysis, we really need to know where all the dialysis centers are located along the US Coast—it actually dictates where we decide to go!

Thanks

If you're heading to California, there are Dialysis Centers at the Umag Health Center and in Flagstaff, plus the Pula General Hospital—and if I recall correctly, there’s still a private one over in Santa Barbara.
You should be able to find the addresses in an American phone directory.
Also, they just opened a new center on Mackinac Island (at their health center), and I think—or maybe it's happening soon—there's one opening up on Small Island too.

Alexander Lewis said:I honestly live for these kinds of off-topic posts—you know, where nobody actually cares about the topic but everyone’s just busy spinning wild fantasies about who’s hooking up with whom and why? Seriously, Rachel Brooks63, be a decent moderator and just wipe out Donna Clark77's post along with mine and your own—since all three of us are totally off-track anyway.

🙏 🙏 🙏

By the way, I am nobody's clone—I'm one of a kind, an absolute original 😍
So, Rachel Brooks63, feel free to hit delete. 👍 😬

Hey, Arslan, how’s it going? 😬

Anything new on your end, or just the same old story... we all know what’s coming (episode🙂.. oops 😈)

Michelle Cook83 said:Maybe—because tear gas acts like an organophosphate compound hitting the autonomic nervous system and triggering cardiac arrest.

plus throw some narcotics into the mix... and boom—you've got cardiac arrest.😎

tuka, did it ever cross your mind that this swelling might actually be a fracture? 🙄
And seriously, instead of relying on some old-school home remedies, wouldn't it be better to just see a doctor?

Oh, wait... I forgot—they're all evil and corrupt, right? Better not to bother them. At least they still have two arms and two legs, so they're mostly intact for now 😈

boldsailor52 said:So you're claiming a bus driver makes more than a specialist? How much does one actually make versus the other? I mean, obviously they shouldn't be identical, but let's not generalize. A specialist with some on-call shifts here and there can live quite decently.

Oh, so according to you, they should be living miserably?
Living in the slums—broke, dirty, and eating at soup kitchens? 🙄

Wow... maybe instead of the Hippocratic Oath, doctors should just take a vow of poverty during graduation, like monks.
The thing is, I haven't seen many poor monks lately—everyone seems to be driving Golfs and Audis... 😎

Brandon Thomas89 - it's called Hemopropin.
nobrainatati - seriously, wow... I haven't seen such a "perfectly fitting" username in a long, long time 👎

What have you been eating lately, honey?
Some unwashed salad? 🙄

You sound like you’ve got a petri dish of amoebas living in your head 😬

Hey, mods—are you guys actually awake over there? 🙄

Is there any way we can finally shut down this Justin Fox/MacGregor guy?
He acts like he’s some kind of guru who can swoop in and drop "wisdom" on everyone here.
The guy is just pure chaos—spreading nothing but half-truths, total lies, and completely warped takes on medicine. 😠

Honestly, that sounds just like a panic attack.
Are you under a ton of stress lately—dealing with some major issues or what?
A close friend of mine went through something almost identical a few years back when her parents were going through a messy divorce... she’d just wake up feeling like she was suffocating, couldn't catch her breath, heart racing, and totally paralyzed.
She went to see her primary care doctor, who sent her for a whole battery of tests, and once they confirmed everything was physically fine, she started seeing a psychologist.
After a few months of therapy, she finally moved past it all.

Jamie Rivera78 is basically just Arslan reborn 😂