Fast-Growing Plastic Surgery Practice Adds New Doctor

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota

Austin Plastic Surgery Practice Adds New Doctor
    ROUND ROCK, TX, May 05, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Synergy Plastic Surgery is adding a second surgeon to its team to better serve its Austin plastic surgery patients.

Dr. Mahlon Kerr says he's looking forward to introducing Dr. Amy Bekanich to his patients and seeing how she will help meet their needs.

"Dr. Bekanich brings with her an impressive background in both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery," Dr. Kerr says. "As a board-certified plastic surgeon, she possesses the technical skills necessary to achieve natural-looking results for a wide range of plastic surgery patients.

"She specializes in working with women to design surgical procedures that will give them an increased feeling of well-being and help them look and feel their very best."

Dr. Bekanich says she prides herself on her ability to help both female and male patients open up and express the goals they hope to achieve with plastic surgery.

"Whether someone is interested in a body contouring procedure, such as a tummy tuck, or a breast enhancement option, such as breast augmentation in Austin, I work with every patient to determine the most effective method for achieving their desired results," Dr. Bekanich says.

She has a commitment to tailoring procedures to meet each person's specific needs. During private consultations, she listens to each patient's needs and explains what options exist for creating the best possible long-lasting results.

"In addition to working with female patients in Austin for breast augmentation procedures, I also enjoy personalizing facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures to fit a patient's individual goals," Dr. Bekanich says. "I look forward to working with Dr. Kerr and providing patients in the Austin area with optimal care in a welcoming environment."

Dr. Mahlon Kerr is a plastic surgeon in Austin, Texas who offers numerous cosmetic and reconstructive procedures for the face, body and breasts. After receiving his Medical Doctorate from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Kerr went on to complete a general surgery internship at the University of Nevada Department of Surgery in Las Vegas and a 5-year combined plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the University of Utah Division of Plastic Surgery in Salt Lake City. During this time, Dr. Kerr has given many national and international presentations on his research. He is an attending plastic surgeon at several Austin area hospitals, and a member of the Texas Medical Association, the Austin Plastic Surgery Society, and the Travis County Medical Society.

Website: http://www.synergyplasticsurgery.com

---
Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com

# # #

Press Release Keywords:

Read more Press Releases from Mahlon Kerr:

View the original article here

Is Your Doctor Telling You the Whole Truth? Maybe Not, Says New Study

AppId is over the quota
AppId is over the quota

April 08, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Is Your Doctor Telling You the Whole Truth? Maybe Not, Says New Study

In our culture, doctors have an almost mythical reputation as the wielders of exclusive knowledge about the mysteries of the human body. Sometimes this standing allows us to forget that, just like their patients, physicians are only human.

One new study bluntly reveals how human many doctors really are. New research, published in the prestigious journal Health Affairs, paints a grim picture about the level of dishonesty infecting the medical profession. The report just may have you wondering whether you really know the person you have entrusted with your wellbeing -- and reaching for the number of a respected NYC medical malpractice law firm.

Physician Dishonestly About Drug Company Ties, Medical Mistakes Prevalent

Researchers surveyed almost 2,000 practicing physicians throughout the United States to compile the results of the Health Affairs study. They captured information about a wide spectrum of untruthfulness.

Some doctor dishonesty sprang from honorable intentions: more than half of physicians told patients their prognosis looked better than it did (55 percent admitted to delivering an inaccurately positive health report in the last year); others attempted to "scare" patients out of bad health behavior by making a prognosis seem more threatening than it truly was. Yet, studies consistently show that patients prefer the truth about their medical condition, even if it is grim -- understandable, given that what a doctor may see as a white lie in this context precludes the patient from exercising his or her own autonomous judgments about the situation.

Noble, if misguided, intentions did not account for all doctor mendacity reported in the study. Many doctors were unwilling to reveal their own ties to pharmaceutical or medical device companies: about 40 percent said they do not believe it is necessary to tell patients when they have a financial stake in companies whose products they may be recommending.

A significant minority of doctors responded troublingly when asked about reporting medical mistakes to patients. Approximately one-third of physicians said they did not completely agree that patients should always be informed about serious medical errors (and just over 10 percent admitted to telling a patient a lie in the last year). Even though such lies may be intentioned as a means of dodging a medical malpractice suit, the study's lead author noted that they often have the opposite effect: patients are more likely to pursue legal claims against doctors who are not open and honest about their mistakes.

Doctor Lies Can Lead To Legal Culpability

A doctor's dishonesty can cause you harm in many ways, from delaying the diagnosis of a serious health threat to usurping your right to make your own medical decisions based on full and accurate information. If you believe a physician's untruthfulness may have had a negative impact on yourself or a family member, contact a medical malpractice lawyer to learn more about your right to compensation.

Article provided by Powers & Santola, LLP
Visit us at www.powers-santola.com

---
Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com

# # #

Read more Press Releases from FL Web Advantage:

View the original article here

Is Your Doctor Telling You the Whole Truth? Maybe Not, Says New Study

The remote server returned an unexpected response: (417) Expectation failed.
The remote server returned an unexpected response: (417) Expectation failed.

April 08, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Is Your Doctor Telling You the Whole Truth? Maybe Not, Says New Study

In our culture, doctors have an almost mythical reputation as the wielders of exclusive knowledge about the mysteries of the human body. Sometimes this standing allows us to forget that, just like their patients, physicians are only human.

One new study bluntly reveals how human many doctors really are. New research, published in the prestigious journal Health Affairs, paints a grim picture about the level of dishonesty infecting the medical profession. The report just may have you wondering whether you really know the person you have entrusted with your wellbeing -- and reaching for the number of a respected NYC medical malpractice law firm.

Physician Dishonestly About Drug Company Ties, Medical Mistakes Prevalent

Researchers surveyed almost 2,000 practicing physicians throughout the United States to compile the results of the Health Affairs study. They captured information about a wide spectrum of untruthfulness.

Some doctor dishonesty sprang from honorable intentions: more than half of physicians told patients their prognosis looked better than it did (55 percent admitted to delivering an inaccurately positive health report in the last year); others attempted to "scare" patients out of bad health behavior by making a prognosis seem more threatening than it truly was. Yet, studies consistently show that patients prefer the truth about their medical condition, even if it is grim -- understandable, given that what a doctor may see as a white lie in this context precludes the patient from exercising his or her own autonomous judgments about the situation.

Noble, if misguided, intentions did not account for all doctor mendacity reported in the study. Many doctors were unwilling to reveal their own ties to pharmaceutical or medical device companies: about 40 percent said they do not believe it is necessary to tell patients when they have a financial stake in companies whose products they may be recommending.

A significant minority of doctors responded troublingly when asked about reporting medical mistakes to patients. Approximately one-third of physicians said they did not completely agree that patients should always be informed about serious medical errors (and just over 10 percent admitted to telling a patient a lie in the last year). Even though such lies may be intentioned as a means of dodging a medical malpractice suit, the study's lead author noted that they often have the opposite effect: patients are more likely to pursue legal claims against doctors who are not open and honest about their mistakes.

Doctor Lies Can Lead To Legal Culpability

A doctor's dishonesty can cause you harm in many ways, from delaying the diagnosis of a serious health threat to usurping your right to make your own medical decisions based on full and accurate information. If you believe a physician's untruthfulness may have had a negative impact on yourself or a family member, contact a medical malpractice lawyer to learn more about your right to compensation.

Article provided by Powers & Santola, LLP
Visit us at www.powers-santola.com

---
Press release service and press release distribution provided by http://www.24-7pressrelease.com

# # #

Read more Press Releases from FL Web Advantage:

View the original article here