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18
APR
2018

Medical Board Names Executive Director

The Texas Medical Board today named Stephen Brint Carlton Executive Director of the agency, effective April 23, 2018. Mr. Carlton, of Orange, Texas, has experience as a county judge and prosecutor for Orange County, and prior to that was in private law practice. He holds a Master...
01
FEB
2017

[SPEAKING TOUR] Love Being A Doctor Again Seminar

Between Obamacare, MACRA, and diminishing revenue, many physicians are feeling disillusioned and buried in stress. But there’s still one thing that matters enough to put up with all of it — your patients! And, patient-physician communication is the key to creating a strong...
20
JAN
2017

The Afferent Interview: Bedside Manners Matter (Part 1 of 3)

Afferent CEO Ken Malcolmson sits down with veteran medical license defense attorney and author Victoria Soto to discuss her book, World’s Best Doctors: How Good Old-Fashioned Manners Improve Patient Satisfaction and Can Lower Litigation Risk, which explores the role manners play...
16
JAN
2017

Dr Manners’ Tip of the Day #7

Make eye contact! Many doctors can get caught up in the “business of practicing medicine. Slowing down to speak with your patients by making eye contact when they are describing their pain or ailment makes them feel connected to you and builds trust and confidence. See more...
13
JAN
2017

Governor Abbott Names President & Appoints Six To Texas Medical Board

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sherif Zaafran, M.D., Michael Cokinos, Kandace Farmer, D.O., Jeffrey Luna, M.D., LuAnn Morgan and Jayaram Naidu, M.D. to the Texas Medical Board for terms set to expire April 13, 2021. The Governor additionally named Sherif Zaafran, M.D....
09
JAN
2017

Dr Manners’ Tip of the Day #6

Be courteous and kind to all (patients and medical staff). This would seem to be common sense to most, but a waste of time to a few that think this has nothing to do with being a good healthcare professional. Other than its just the right way to behave, your patients watch how...
02
JAN
2017

Dr Manners’ Tip of the Day #5

Be true and have respect for yourself. It’s about being as whole and as healthy as you can be so that will bring your best self to any situation. This will bring out your truth and confidence. Patients want doctors who are confident in themselves so that they in turn will...
19
DEC
2016

Dr Manners’ Tip of the Day #3

Be nice! Try it, you might like it. A couple, who were married for many years, were asked about the secret to their long and happy relationship. Their answer was that they made it a point to be “nice” to one another. Love was always at the heart of their relationship...
12
DEC
2016

Dr Manners’ Tip of the Day #2

Rekindle the joy! When going to your clinic or hospital becomes something that you no longer look forward to, when it becomes a job instead of a calling, then it is time to recharge and rekindle your joy for medicine. Reflect and remember that you are a healer to your patients,...
05
DEC
2016

Dr Manners’ Tip of the Day #1

To be or not to be, a comedian at work? Normally the answer would be a resounding, “no”! Work usually involves a professional setting. If you are a comic, then telling a joke at the comedy club would be appropriate. However, usually when you are at work, where your...