It takes passion, skill and determination to become a doctor, especially in these times. A new survey from personal finance website NerdWallet reveals most doctors are dissatisfied with their jobs and less than half would choose to go into the field of medicine now.

According to the survey, most doctors go into the profession thinking they will spend most of their time healing sick patients. But today many are overwhelmed with paperwork and could be saddled with more if the Affordable Care Act ever kicks in.

The cost of becoming a doctor has soared and it takes from 11 up to 14 years to pay back the student debt accumulated. Sure the salaries are still decent but if doctors are paying back loans, it’s at least 10 years before they start earning a full-time salary.

The survey also revealed that the least satisfied doctors go into internal medicine, coincidentally, these doctors are the lowest paid earning $170,000 to $185,000. The highest paid physicians are reportedly orthopedic doctors who earn on average $405,000 a year. The most satisfied are neurologists who happen to earn around $216,000 per year.

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Disruption in healthcare is a term used often but not necessarily in the right context.  There are several reasons why the word does not apply and they were mapped out quite nicely in a recent article in Forbes magazine by Dan Munro.

The services provided in the healthcare system make it one of the most expensive industries created. As Munro points out, greed is often the motivation that fuels healthcare. But if the free market equation remains firm demand for medical care by patients will always be more than doctor supply.

With the average medical student debt of $160,000 there needs to be incentive for people to go into the healthcare business. That’s why physician salaries tend to be high. So, Munro points out that trying to lower medical industry salaries may not be the best way to reduce healthcare costs.

Most of the attention around disrupting healthcare is focused on low-acuity, primary and preventative sides of the system. If you can’t change the supply chain the idea is maybe you can change the impact on demand.

The problem here is often times insurance companies are blamed for big healthcare expenses but the net cost of health insurance is 6%. So for a $3.5 Trillion a year industry, instead of changing health insurance maybe we should be focusing on a different portion of healthcare costs.

And then there are the statrups – the businesses that claim they will change the world with their medical service, technology or procedure. But startups rarely change the world let alone have the power to disrupt an entire industry. That’s because to change the world requires massive amounts of money, groundbreaking technology and a lot of time – something most startups don’t have.

So this idea of disruption in healthcare may just be a myth. And while many may feel the system is broken – it’s performing as it was designed. It’s a business after all and while it’s important to provide an effective service – in this case saving lives – and most businesses require good customer service to thrive – businesses succeed when they make money. That’s certainly what our healthcare system has been doing.

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Medical mistakes are all too common in the United States. But we’re not alone. Canada is now promising a new registry of medical errors after some high profile incidents.

One woman in her 60s had a breast removed when it wasn’t necessary and another wasn’t scheduled to have surgery until after the mistake was discovered.

Currently various health districts in Canada track their own mistakes but the province does not collect information in one location and analyze it.

Nova Scotia’s health minister says the new registry has been in the works for a year. An interim system will be in place shortly and a permanent one is expected next year.

With so many errors occurring, a second opinion could save a life. That’s why we created SecondOpinions.com. We offer second opinions in all areas of medicine because we feel that getting a proper radiologic diagnosis is critical to receiving the proper treatment.

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We have all witnessed or heard about things that defy logic. Well what you’re about to read is going to fit into that category.

A study published in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, in April 2013 revealed something that might surprise you. Hospitals make more money when medical errors are committed.

I mean I understand how it happens. Someone has a procedure, an error occurs and they have to remain in the hospital for more treatment resulting in a higher hospital bill. But does that seem right?  The issue raised by doctor and writer Michael Kirsch is if hospitals or physicians should be able to charge more for extra care that was preventable.

Kirsch points out that there’s a movement away from fee-for-service medicine which can lead to excessive care. Value based care where quality is measured and reimbursed is the new concept and part of the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare.

Medical mistakes are difficult to define and there’s no disputing they cost money. But Kirsch says he’s not convinced doctors should not be paid for services rendered. Why should a consulting doctor, called in when a mistake occurs, not be paid for his professional opinion?

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Diabetes affects 347 million people worldwide according to the World Health Organization. Many of these patients are at risk of developing other medical conditions such as heart attack and stroke.

A new study suggests whole body MRI may be a good way to assess these conditions in diabetic patients.  Whole-body MRI is considered a non-invasive tool because experts say this technique is not associated with radiation exposure.

Using this approach, large body areas can be covered without increased risk. Medical experts believe this could speed up effective treatment for these patients.

Along with its prognostic accuracy another advantage of using the whole-body MRI is that it provides unique insights into soft tissue pathology including cerebral and vascular changes such as restricted blood flow to the brain.

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Starting pitcher for the Texas Rangers, Alexi Ogando, is on the disabled list for the third time this year, according to ESPN. Ogando has been suffering with nerve inflammation in his right shoulder since the middle of August.

Ogando requested a second opinion from sports orthopedist Dr. James Andrews, who confirmed the Rangers’ worst fears. Ogando received an injection and some oral pain medication.

The Rangers are hoping their star pitcher will head back to the mound soon; however, given his string of injuries in 2013 that might just be wishful thinking. Earlier this year, Ogando was benched with shoulder inflammation and right biceps tendinitis. The team says he will return to the rotation when and if he’s healthy.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to get pain in your shoulder or other joints, like knees and hips. But you deserve answers and the kind of attention the pros receive.

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Teleradiology is gaining international attention. It’s a word the public is just starting to recognize but one with which most health care providers are familiar. Outsourcing imaging diagnostics has been a sensitive topic for administrators who worry about accuracy and the qualifications of the doctors providing the service.

For these reasons and others health care providers have been reluctant to consider outsourcing this service that is so critical to proper diagnosis and treatment. A group of health care providers recently got together and came up with several good reasons to choose outsourcing.

First of all, teleradiology is convenient for patients who no longer have to wait hours for a doctor to make a diagnosis. With companies like USARAD.com, XMRI.com and SecondOpinions.com, specialists and subspecialists read your scans and within as quickly as an hour you receive a report from a U.S. trained board certified physician. And because these doctors are specialists and subspecialists you can be sure to have a more accurate and efficient diagnosis.

Outsourcing imaging diagnostics provides a built-in second opinion an additional set of eyes to review the image helps improve quality control. Quality assurance techniques are a critical part of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. Having a minimum of two trained professionals studying that image gives patients peace of mind.

This process also helps to avoid medical errors that could lead to HIPAA violations. The information is stored in private secure platforms compliant with HIPAA regulations. Reducing costs is a reality for hospitals and other medical facilities. Teleradiology saves money. Health care providers don’t have to hire staff to manage the imaging.  And even more important than saving money, patients receive better health care by having access to specialists and subspecialists.

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It looks like Green Bay Packers DuJuan Harris will be missing the team’s Sept. 8 regular-season opener at San Francisco. The running back has been suffering from knee injuries that kept him on the sidelines during offseason workouts.

After carrying three times for 2 yards against the Seahawks last week, Harris hobbled off the field. A second opinion has revealed the patellar tendon is the source of pain. Now Harris is on the injured reserve list and he admits he will likely need surgery to repair the damage.

Harris started the final four games, including playoffs, for the Packers last season. Hopefully with the proper diagnosis and treatment, he will be able to suit up again real soon.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to get a second opinion. In fact experts say everyone diagnosed with any condition should receive a second opinion.

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Think about it, if you were the victim of a medical mistake, wouldn’t you want to know how it happened? Sure you would.

That’s the idea behind new research from Washington University School of Medicine. The university’s team conducted a number of focus group studies with doctors and patients separately and doctors and patients together.

What they found was patients wanted to know if a mistake happened during their treatment, why it happened and how it could be prevented in the future. Oh and they also wanted an apology. Not surprising.

Doctors on the other hand were less inclined to admit an error because of the barriers that prevent them from doing so. For instance, most medical institutions prevent admission of mistakes for legal reasons fearing a lawsuit will be filed against the facility.

Researchers suggest a blame-free culture would help ease patient’s mind and restore trust in the doctor-patient relationship. And that could ultimately lead to less medical malpractice lawsuits.

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