http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/ en Copyright 2012 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:02 -0700 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_268.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_268.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:02 -0700 Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_267.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_267.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:29 -0700 Now that the dust has settled from the New Mexico attempt that would have allowed chiropractors to prescribe drugs and possibly perform surgery, it might be helpful to remind ourselves as to why this was, and is, such a bad idea. An idea that some, emboldened by last year’s close call in the Land of Enchantment, seem inclined to bring to other legislatures near you. I’m guessing that when you see Minute Maid juice, you don’t think of apple juice. And when you think of BIC Pens you probably don’t imagine BIC pantyhose. (Yes, they tried that!) Or how about a Harley Davidson cake decorating kit? Or Lifesaver gum? Or Coca-Cola chap stick? In marketing parlance these unsuccessful (and expensive) hallucinations are called line extensions. They rarely work. Yet a handful of chiropractors are trying to pull off something similar with the addition of drugs to the chiropractic scope of practice!]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/five_arguments_against_adding_1.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/five_arguments_against_adding_1.html Musings Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:20:23 -0700 Vigorous exercise. I used jogging (because it was inexpensive) and found that the endorphin high lasted long enough to move beyond my personal pity party. Serve others. The surest way to escape is to serve. And it may not be through chiropractic. Volunteer your time. Community service. Soup kitchen. The possibilities are endless. Pray. Feelings of separation, depression and the like are often signs of spiritual oppression. It's a common scheme of the enemy. Rebuke the spirits of darkness and create a clearing by inviting in the Holy Spirit. Subscribe to Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_266.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_266.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:00:32 -0700 This is an all too common belief held by many chiropractors who are naive, lazy or inclined to steal. Naturally, this lack of integrity creates far more problems in the long run than it solves in the short term. Chiropractors who see a patient’s insurance policy as some sort of entitlement are probably the worse abusers. Either they don’t know how insurance policies work, or do, and choose to blur the boundaries for their personal gain. In case you didn’t know, the purpose of a health insurance policy is NOT to insure the patient’s health!]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/i_can_always_find_something_to.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/i_can_always_find_something_to.html Musings Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:52:40 -0700 Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_265.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_265.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:00:23 -0700 Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_264.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2012/01/monday_morning_motivation_264.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:00:29 -0700 Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_263.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_263.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:05:14 -0700 It’s that time of year again. Actually it starts even before Halloween when store decorations featuring ghosts, goblins and witches are often fighting for attention from the Jingle Bells, Santa’s and nativity scenes. This post isn’t about rising above political correctness to wish others “Merry Christmas!” This is about your practice and whether December is among its busiest month or slowest. Which is it? If you think talking about the birth of the savior of the world is controversial, read on. Some may find the following observations about chiropractic in December even more contentious!]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/merry_christmas.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/merry_christmas.html Musings Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:24:50 -0700 Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_261.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_261.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:03 -0700 The Godfather II who repeated his father’s admonition, “Keep your friends close and your enemies even closer.” Who is your enemy? Some think it’s the medical profession. Or the pharmaceutical industry. Or the other chiropractor down the street. While these may be competitors vying for the same patients, they are not your enemy. Your enemy is actually the ignorance about, and the disconnection from their own bodies, that plague the vast majority of people in your community. That’s your enemy—a formidable foe. How many times have you or a team member wondered aloud, “How do people live without chiropractic care?” Easy. When you’re disconnected from your body, taking a pill to fool it into not sensing pain seems perfectly normal. When you’re disconnected from your body, you’re oblivious to the early warning signs that something is amiss. Want to grow your practice? Start here. Subscribe to Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_262.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_262.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:00:33 -0700 "It’s the economy, stupid" was the catch phrase used by Bill Clinton’s political campaign preventing George H. W. Bush from enjoying a second term. A similar economic theme was used by Ronald Regan (“Are you better off today than you were four years ago?”) to unseat Jimmie Carter. I’m guessing the economy is likely to play a role in next year’s presidential election also. Which begs the question. Has the recent economic developments caused your practice to take a downturn? I had almost completed my four-hour speaking gig at the Missouri State Chiropractors Association Saturday night when the subject of the economy came up. Apparently, some in the room were of the belief that the economic downturn was responsible for the challenges they were facing in practice. That, combined with an earlier whining from a chiropractor who felt victimized by Medicare, prompted a rant that I’ll attempt to present more constructively and with greater self-control. Spoiler alert: if you’re allergic to the truth or prefer being a self-righteous victim please don’t read any further.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/have_you_been_skinny_dipping_1.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/have_you_been_skinny_dipping_1.html Musings Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:41:33 -0700 they're the hero. It's far more accurate of them and attractive of you. Subscribe to Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_260.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/12/monday_morning_motivation_260.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:52 -0700 Q: Do you have any archived articles or a Monday Morning Motivation about the importance of a chiropractor arriving on time for the first scheduled appointments of the day? I work for a DC who consistently strolls in 10-15 minutes late. His self-sabotage not only affects my income but I resent having to entertain patients who have shown up for a specific appointment time. What can I do? A: I don’t recall a specific Monday Morning Motivation on this topic, however I’ve certainly addressed this subject many times at speaking gigs and Connecting the Dots. (Spin down to the heading ‘Working for Efficient Managers’ in the chapter “Inspired Teams.”)]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/11/dear_bill_25.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/11/dear_bill_25.html Dear Bill Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:21:24 -0700 Subscribe to Monday Morning Motivation.]]> http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/11/monday_morning_motivation_259.html http://www.patientmedia.com/blog/2011/11/monday_morning_motivation_259.html Monday-Morning-Motivation Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:17 -0700