Citations with the tag: DERMATOLOGISTS
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- Is your facialist qualified?
Menter, Marcia // Redbook; Oct93, Vol. 181 Issue 6, p24Presents tips for the evaluation of skincare professionals. Licensing requirement of states; Warning against transmission of bacteria; Visiting the salons; Checking out instruments used for cleanliness; Questions asked by the facialist; Oil massages; Use of surgical gloves.
- Managed care poses new challenges to acne treatment.
Newman, Laura // Dermatology Times; Mar1996, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p10Focuses on dermatologist Robert Feinstein's discussion on the need for dermatologists to consult the American Academy of Dermatology's Referral Guidelines in order to survive financially and ethically under capitation. Report at the 54th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology;...
- Drug therapy choices critical to dermatology.
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times; Mar1996, Vol. 17 Issue 3, p36Focuses on dermatologist Norman Levine's discussion on the maintenance of the dermatologist's image as a specialist. Report at the 54th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology; Four basic guiding principles for pharmacotherapeutic management.
- Martians with ray guns caused the patient's dermatitis.
Garrett, Bert D. // Medical Economics; 05/11/98, Vol. 75 Issue 9, p145Looks at some of the stories which the author's father shared with him on his profession as a dermatologist in west Texas. Examination of a hospitalized cowpoke; Details on a patient who was asked to donate to the American Heart Association; What reading the stories reminded the author of;...
- Dermatologic IPAs: Insuring your future?
Newman, Laura // Dermatology Times; Dec96, Vol. 17 Issue 12, p1Reports that some dermatologists in the United States are promoting the development of dermatologic independent practice associations (IPAs). Advantages of IPA; Preservation of clinical and financial autonomy.
- Should dermatologists be in the beauty business?
Newman, Laura // Dermatology Times; Jan1997, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p30Presents an abstract of an article from the November 1996 issue of `Elle,' featuring dermatologists who offer their own skin-care products.
- High Tech = High Cost.
Kohl, Martin // Dermatology Times; May2003, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p88Focuses on the cost of cutting paperwork in the practice of dermatologists in the United States. Compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; Managed care requirements and regulations.
- Derms Wanted/ Shortages of dermatologists persists as patient waiting lists grow exponentially.
Bowser, Andrew // Dermatology Times; Mar2003, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p50Reports on the shortage of dermatologists in the U.S. Expansion of the residency programs; Recruitment of qualified candidates; Imbalance in the supply and demand for dermatologists.
- Scar treatment.
Bowser, Andrew // Men's Health (10544836); Jan/Feb96, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p90Reports that two dermatologic surgeons have pioneered a laser-surgery technique that gently erases stretch marks.
- Look for your ballots for AAD's 1997 election.
Bowser, Andrew // Dermatology Times; Oct97, Vol. 18 Issue 10, p50Features the candidates for the 1997 election of the American Association of Dermatologists (AAD). List of candidates; Professional background.
- Academy eases burdens of coding, reimbursement.
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times; Jan1999, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p24Focuses on the efforts of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to address dermatologists' concerns over coding issues and reimbursement according to Diane Krier-Morrow, practice management administrator of the AAD. Call for practitioners to purchase and read coding resources annually;...
- Election controversy rolls into D.C.
Kapes, Beth A. // Dermatology Times; Mar2001, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p1Reports that key members of the American Academy of Dermatology continued to decry the decision of their board of directors to nullify the results of the association's election for president-elect. Winner of the election; Electioneering guidelines.
- Election debate stirs opinions.
Nash, Karen // Dermatology Times; Mar2001, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p9Reports on the results of the election of the president of the American Academy of Dermatology. Action of the board of directors on the result; Reasons for the disqualification of the president-elect.
- DERMATOLOGISTS: Skin Is Special.
Gettler, Samuel L. // Current Health 2; Apr/May2008, Vol. 34 Issue 8, p32The article profiles the work and specialization of a dermatologist.
- Balancing the books.
Jesitus, John // Dermatology Times; Jan2010, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p27The article reports on the advantages enjoyed by dermatologists employed in academic institutions as opposed to those in private practice in the U.S.
- The anatomy of a malpractice suit.
Kapes, Beth // Cosmetic Surgery Times; May2003, Vol. 6 Issue 4, p31Focuses on the importance for dermatologists to understand the four elements brought forward in a malpractice suit. Breach of duty; Duty owed; Damages occurred; Breach causing injury.
- Status report on antibiotic resistance: implications for the dermatologist.
Kapes, Beth // Current Medical Literature: Dermatology; 2007, Vol. 12 Issue 3, p93An abstract of the article "Status report antibiotic resistance: implications for the dermatologist," by J. Q. Del Rosso and J. J. Leyden is presented.
- Is dermatopathology an endangered subspecialty?
Nash, Karen // Dermatology Times; Jan1995, Vol. 16 Issue 1, p21Presents responses to On Call, a random telephone survey, which asked dermatologists about what they would do when told to use a pathologist who is not a dermatopathologist. Advantages of using the services of dermatopathologists; Respondents include Stephen E. Glinick of Providence, R.I.; John...
- Are derms winning the battle against melanoma?
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times; May97 Supplement, Vol. 18 Issue 5, pS3Reports on the battle of dermatologists against malignant melanoma disease. Incidence of melanoma in Australia and the United States; Analysis done by the NYU Melanoma Cooperative Group on the chance of Americans in getting skin cancer; Factors which can account for the increasing incidence of...
- Dermatologist Called on to Rally for Dermatopathology.
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times; Nov97, Vol. 18 Issue 11, p54Reports on the efforts of dermatologists to rally for the advancement of dermatopathology. Dermatopathological societies; Sponsored conferences in dermatopathology; Influences of dermatology in society.
- Manufacturer, FDA revise isotretinoin labeling.
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times; Apr2002, Vol. 23 Issue 4, p9Focuses on the revised isotretinoin labeling prescribed by dermatologists. Approval of the revision by the Food and Drug Administration; Efforts to minimize risk for adverse effects in isotretinoin effects; Importance of safety controls similar to Hoffman-La Roche.
- You Be the Coder.
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Coding Alert; Jan2011, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p4The article provides an answer to a question on how to code and bill an Apligraf in the office of a dermatologist.
- Can dermatology IPAs help you control your practice?
Guttman, Cheryl // Dermatology Times; Aug95, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p46Examines the importance of independent practice associations (IPA) to dermatologists in the United States. Role of Dermnet and Skin Networks; Setting quality standards for practice; Ways to set up a dermatology IPA; Future of single-specialty IPA.
- Dermatologists need to address quality-of-life issues.
Young, Constance // Dermatology Times; Dec95, Vol. 16 Issue 12, p8Reports on a questionnaire which was designed to help measure quality of life for asthmatics. Other respiratory diseases additional instruments; Who designed questionnaire; Generic health profiles included; No dermatology disease specific instruments; What dermatologists need to address.
- Lipo Rules Bad to the...
Skernivitz, Thomas P. // Dermatology Times; Jan2003, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1Discusses the issues associated with liposuction in the U.S. Incidence of liposuction-related death and injury; Terms of the proposed office-based liposuction guidelines; Arguments for and against the performance of liposuction by dermatologists.
- Derms Reflect on Cosmetics Impact.
Nash, Karen // Dermatology Times; Feb2003, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p8Focuses on the views of various individuals on the role and responsibilities of dermatologists in the U.S. Role of dermatologists in treating patients with sexually transmitted diseases; Impact of cosmetic dermatology on patient image; Difference between cosmetic dermatology and surgical...
- Take Care of Your Skin: It's Forever.
Nash, Karen // Current Health 2; Oct2002, Vol. 29 Issue 2, SKIN SMARTS: A TEEN'S... p2Presents tips in caring for the skin. Advantage of seeking professional advice from a dermatologist; Treatment for hair, skin and nail problems; Importance of recognizing the early signs of skin cancer.
- A FAST NEW WAY TO CLEAR PORES.
Drake, Laurie // Shape; Sep2002, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p39Focuses on the use of dermatologists of blackhead extractor on removing blackheads in Palo Alto, California. Effect of blackheads squeezing on pimple occurrence; Price of the extractor; Effectivity of the extractor on removing blackheads.
- Scientific meeting calls for abstracts.
Drake, Laurie // Dermatology Times; Jul95, Vol. 16 Issue 7, p58Announces the 1996 Dermatoepidemiology Interest Group Scientific Meeting. Deadline for submission of abstracts; Contact information.
- Effective patient information sheets are great time savers.
Wickware, Potter // Dermatology Times; Aug97, Vol. 18 Issue 8, p21States that good patient information sheets can greatly help in a dermatologist's practice. Different purposes of information sheets; Pointers about the language that will be used in the information sheets. INSET: Fragile skin bleeding..
- New direct-access law in Florida favored by primary care doctors.
Bowser, Andrew // Dermatology Times; Oct98, Vol. 19 Issue 10, p13Focuses on a survey conducted by Steven P. Rosenberg, a physician in Florida to determine the number of doctors who favors the policy that will allow primary care doctors to have a direct access to dermatologists. Methodology of the study; Discussion on the findings of the study.
- Downtown dermatology.
Skernivitz, Thomas // Dermatology Times; Jan1999, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1Focuses on the dermatological services offered at Bellevue Hospital Dermatologic Clinic in New York, a public facility and satellite of New York University. Availability of services for the poor; Challenges for dermatologists in diagnosing diseases caused by violence or drug abuse; Difficulties...
- Developing ideas easier than putting them into practice.
Denning, Jeffrey J. // Dermatology Times; Apr99, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p47Offers advice on how dermatologists should evaluate ideas for developing their practices. Profitability of the idea; Cost of implementation; Feasibility of the idea.
- Keep vigilant watch on cash flow of practice.
Fox, Yvonne Mart // Dermatology Times; Apr99, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p47Focuses on the need for dermatologists in the United States to be particular with finances. Tracking of receivables and payables; Checking of daily activity reports; Breaking of income into specific components.
- Web sites require own brand of aggressive promotion.
Dysart, Joe // Dermatology Times; Apr99, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p53Focuses on the need for proper marketing and promotions of dermatologic organization Web sites in the United States. Need to determine the online market; Consideration of a professional search engine listing firm; Creation of informational pages.
- Derm `CEOs' Know Their Duties, Staff.
Mart Fox, Yvonne // Dermatology Times; Apr2000, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p52Focuses on the private practice of dermatologists in the United States. Management by planning; Organization of the office; Duties of the staff.
- Doctor-less skin cancer patients waiting in pain, fear.
Erikson, Jane // Dermatology Times; Mar2001, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p5Reports on the shortage of dermatologists in Arizona. Cancellation of health maintenance organization contracts; Early retirement.
- DTP3.
Erikson, Jane // Dermatology Times; Oct2002, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p3Presents statistics that measure consumers' opinions about dermatologists and dermatology in the United States. Rates of patient satisfaction.
- Physician leaders key successful team approaches in practices.
Troy, Timothy N. // Dermatology Times; Oct2002, Vol. 23 Issue 10, p80Reports on the need for dermatologists to implement leadership approaches to ensure the success of their practice. Importance of developing and applying business plans; Strategies for ensuring the cost-effectiveness of practices.
- The practice.
Keating, Kathy Mackenzie // Vogue; May2000, Vol. 190 Issue 5, p230Focuses on the growing practice of dermatology in New York City. Clientele of dermatologist Lisa Avian; Role of managed care in the growth of the practice; Competitiveness of the practice. INSET: A-Team: List of dermatologists in some cities in the United....
- Ms. Codit.
Ellzey, Inga // Dermatology Times; May2003, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p80Answers a question related to dermatologists' billing of patients. Billing of a graft patient.
- Getting more Untaxed Income Out of Your Practice.
Battersby, Mark E. // Dermatology Times; May2003, Vol. 24 Issue 5, p86Discusses tips on taxation for dermatologists in the United States. Money withdrawn from dermatology practice; Self-employment taxation of profits.
- Editor's Note.
Foxman, Ariel // InStyle; May2013, Vol. 20 Issue 5, p42The article focuses on the Best Beauty Buys section of the periodical for which the periodical surveys dermatologists and make-up professionals.
- 'Essence of goat, madam?'.
Selby, Mary // GP: General Practitioner; 3/25/2002, p73Reports the views of the author on beauty products. Experience of the author in the field of medicine; Purpose of keeping placentas in fridges; Cost of the beauty products.
- 'She's not really my patient'.
Goldberg, David J. // Dermatology Times; Sep2001, Vol. 22 Issue 9, p6Reports on the lawsuit filed against a dermatologist for medical malpractice of melanoma treatment in the United States. Details of a similar malpractice case; Categories of court ruling on the lawsuit; Negligence of the physician to inform patient condition.
- AAD to focus on issues with cosmetic relevance in 2002-2003.
Barrows, Sydney // Cosmetic Surgery Times; May2002, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p34Focuses on the confronting issues of American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Concern on office accreditation and delivery of procedures; Plan of AAD to dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons and plastic surgeons; Issue on the accreditation of dermatological surgery training programs.
- Small But Determined, AAD Plays a Leadership Role in Washington.
Gatty, Bob // Dermatology Times; Dec97, Vol. 18 Issue 12, p1Discusses the leadership role of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) in lobbying for the medical specialty group. Details on the lobbying role of AAD; Explosion of health care policy programs and issues; Information on the turnovers and results of the programs.
- Variations of rosacea need proper therapy.
Gatty, Bob // Dermatology Times; Jan2000, Vol. 21 Issue 1, p49Focuses on American Academy of Dermatology experts' views about therapy options for variations of rosacea. Chronic disease that targets the central portion of the facial skin; Association with a variety of symptoms in other areas of the body; Estimated number of Americans afflicted with the...
- Raising a few questions about the ramifications of recertification.
Burkhart, Craig G. // Dermatology Times; Jul2000, Vol. 21 Issue 7, p5Discusses the consequences of recertification in dermatology. Alternate route for recertification granted to the American Board of Dermatology (ABD), an affiliate establishment of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) by the American Board of Medical Specialties; Communication problems...
- Physicians watch as new administration unfolds.
Gatty, Bob // Dermatology Times; Feb2001, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p11Focuses on United States dermatologists' interest on the stand of George W. Bush Administration on various issues relevant to their field. Involvement in legislative and regulatory issues; Activities of the American Academy of Dermatology and other health-care organizations; Move of some...
