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President's Message
Putting the "Profession" Back into the Profession of Medicine
By: Michael R. Mills, MD, MPH
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 | Michael R. Mills, MD, MPH
2012 President
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I met Dr. Lawrence Shapiro for the first time in the summer of 1999, although his exemplary reputation preceded our meeting by many years. Returning home to practice gastroenterology in central Phoenix, I quickly recognized my good fortune to be joining Dr. Shapiro and his partners in a group where he had practiced his art in the healing science of Medicine for over 40 years. Even in the first few moments of conversing with Dr. Shapiro, it was abundantly clear to me that he completely manifested the role and responsibilities bestowed upon a physician by our community, from his carefully selected words to his well-dressed appearance focused on the meticulous care of others. I experienced firsthand the modest grandeur of Dr. Shapiro's commitment to our profession as he transitioned out of clinical practice, transferring to me appreciative and exceptionally well-cared for patients. His rich legacy transcends his tragic passing in the patients that he treated with loving care, and in so many physicians and others that he impacted in all facets of his life. The untimely departure of Dr. Shapiro and his lovely wife, Glenna, leaves an irreplaceable void in those who had the pleasure of knowing them, and they will be missed. Their lives are beautifully memorialized in pictures and the words of family, friends, colleagues and patients at www.glennalawrenceshapiro.com.
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Scottsdale Healthcare Opens Stem Cell Transplant Program
| | Scottsdale Healthcare has opened a stem cell transplant program at its new Cancer Transplant Institute.
The institute is housed within Scottsdale Healthcare's Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center.
The hematopoietic stem cell program, commonly known as bone marrow transplant, will treat patients with aggressive cancers, such as myeloma, leukemias and lymphomas, on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
A new 13-bed inpatient hospital unit at Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center with specially designed air units helps minimize the chance for infectious complications during the periods of lowest blood counts, said Dr. Jeffrey Schriber, medical director of the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Transplant Institute. Read More... |
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New Chief of Surgery Named at Gilbert Hospital
| | Dr. Bradley Newswander has been named the Chief of Surgery at Gilbert Hospital. Dr. Newswander has been performing surgery at Gilbert Hospital since the hospital opened in February of 2006. He hails from Utah originally and has called Arizona his home since setting up his practice in 2003. Dr. Newswander's practice at Impression Foot and Ankle, which includes partners Dr. Curtis, Dr. Clement, and
Dr. Anderson. Read More... |
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West Valley Hospital Among Top Five Percent in Nation for Emergency Medicine
| | HealthGrades' Report Rates West Valley Hospital Excellent for Emergency Care
A report released by HealthGrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital, named West Valley Hospital among the top five percent in the nation for emergency medicine.
The findings are based on an analysis of more than seven million Medicare patient records from 2008 to 2010. HealthGrades Emergency Medicine in American Hospitals report focused on 12 of the most common and life-threatening medical emergencies among that patient population, including heart attack, stroke, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD.
"We are extremely proud of receiving the HealthGrades Emergency Medicine Excellence Award, marking the second year in a row that we have received this honor," said Jo Atkins, Chief Executive Officer of West Valley Hospital. "We believe it is a strong testimony to both the quality of medicine we provide at West Valley Hospital, as well as to the outstanding partnerships we have with our local EMS."
West Valley Hospital is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 164-bed acute care hospital offers advanced surgical technology featuring orthopedics, state-of-the-art obstetrics, complete cardiovascular care and women's diagnostic services. Read More... |
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Doctors Work on Bedside Manners
| | Under more scrutiny from patients and insurers, some doctors are working to improve their patient-interaction skills.
Dr. Melissa Neisen takes a seat next to her radiology patient, Susan Jesso, and leans close. With expressive hands, Neisen calmly describes the diagnostic procedure she just completed to check Jesso's kidney dialysis capability.
"We'll get you feeling better," Neisen assures the Blaine resident. "Do you have any questions? Is there anything you want to ask me?
The doctor-patient exchange seems textbook in nature. But it's something that Neisen studiously works to perfect.
"I want to be close, but not too close, to bond with the patient," she explains later. "I want to build a rapport in short order and use layman's terms. I want to leave room for questions."
Neisen's mentor on her beside manner is Susanne Egli, a professional actress by training and an executive coach by vocation at Talon Performance Group. The two met periodically two years ago to work on patient communication and, in turn, patient satisfaction. They did role-playing. Egli videotaped Neisen as she worked through hypothetical patient experiences. They studied voice tone and modulation, how to communicate bad news as well as good news. Read More... |
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Joint Commission Issues First Palliative Care Certifications
| | Five hospitals are the first in the nation to receive The Joint Commission's advanced certification for palliative care, a six-month program that the agency's David Eickemeyer says "has taken off faster than any other advanced certification program we've ever introduced, including stroke."
The Joint Commission does not have a "regular" palliative care certification. It chose to call this "advanced" certification to distinguish these programs from hospitals that simply say they have palliative care programs. Read More... |
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Revised MCAT Places Broader Expectations on Students
| | The Medical College Admission Test is being redesigned to ensure that medical school applicants have a broad education that enables them to communicate well with patients, understand the many social and behavioral factors that affect health and ultimately become better doctors, says the Assn. of American Medical Colleges.
The goal is to expand what is expected of prospective physicians, with the hope of attracting a wider variety of medical school applicants, said AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD.
"We're recognizing in this test that being a good doctor is not just about understanding science, but it is also about understanding people," he said. Read More... |
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UA College of Medicine - Phoenix Names Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair
| | The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix has named nationally recognized gynecologist John Mattox, MD, as chair of the executive committee of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology for the downtown Phoenix medical school.
Dr. Mattox has served as a faculty member at several universities and has been with Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center since 1990. He is currently the chair and program director of the OB/GYN residency program at the central Phoenix hospital.
"Dr. Mattox has played an integral leadership role in the development of the College of Medicine - Phoenix from its inception," said Stuart D. Flynn, MD, dean of the College of Medicine - Phoenix. "He has been instrumental in the training of generations of UA medical students and residents, many of whom now practice in Arizona." Read More... |
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