Houston Matters
Can bedside manner be too well-mannered?
Posted on · We consider the communication challenges some doctors face when talking with their patients, particularly in discussions about nutrition and obesity.
Tag: doctors
Houston Matters
Agreement reached on I-45 (March 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: A new agreement is in place that will allow the rebuild and expansion of I-45 to move forward, nearly two years after it was paused following concerns from numerous stakeholders. We learn what the agreement entails.
Health & Science
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Lifted COVID-19 Restrictions. Houston Health Workers Are Frustrated
Posted on · Hospital officials and front-line workers say removing the state’s mask mandate is premature.
Business
Texas Doctors Struggle To Keep Their Practices Afloat During The Pandemic
Posted on · Physician practices in Texas are facing serious financial pressures as fewer patients come in to seek care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Houston Matters
Full Show: The Doctor-Patient Relationship, And How The Disabled Are Depicted In Media (Sept. 24, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Improving doctor-patient relationships, how people with disabilities are represented in film and TV, and Banned Books Week.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Santa Fe Shooting Trial, Memories From The Pacific Theater, And An Orchestra Of Doctors (Aug. 13, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: METRO votes on some key transit measures, the latest in the trial of the accused shooter in Santa Fe, how a business in Greater Houston helped save a life in Scotland, a local veteran shares memories of World War II, and performers from the World Doctors Orchestra.
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Full Show: Mayor’s Gun Violence Commission, Jeff Skilling Released, And The Doctor Shortage In Texas (Feb. 21, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: The mayor's commission on gun violence unveils its legislative priorities. Jeff Skilling is released from a halfway house. We discuss efforts to address the doctor shortage in Texas. Writer Valeria Luiselli talks about her latest novel. And we learn about a performance art festival.
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Are Nurses Underestimated Or Overlooked By The Public?
Posted on · Three Houstonians in the nursing field discuss how their profession is perceived and other challenges they face today.
Houston Matters
Families Navigate Difficult Decisions Between Medical Treatment And Pursuing Comfort Care
Posted on · Houston Matters learns about several options families have when considering patient's comfort in end-of-life decisions.
News
Texas’ New “Do Not Resuscitate” Law Now In Effect
Posted on · The law regulates DNR order procedures, and even adds criminal penalties, in certain cases
News
Scramble Is On To Care For Kids If Insurance Coverage Lapses
Posted on · Doctors are telling families to refill prescriptions now. Other physicians are giving away drugs to make sure patients have enough if the Children's Health Insurance Program goes unfunded
Houston Matters
Concierge Medicine: Better Patient Care Or Privilege Of The Elite?
Posted on · We learn about the practice of direct primary care, which bypasses health insurance entirely. Doctors don’t accept any insurance and charge patients directly for whatever care they need.
News
7 Ways You Can Protect Yourself From Outrageous Medical Bills
Posted on · Prepare to joust over bills with hospitals, medical providers and insurers. You can win by being smart and assertive and acting before a test or treatment is administered
Houston Matters
Survey: Consumers And Congress Disagree On The Definition Of Affordable Healthcare
Posted on · A new survey examines the opinions of doctors and consumers regarding the cost of healthcare and how to reduce it.
News
Doctors’ Group Targets Houston’s Ben Taub Hospital For Having McDonald’s
Posted on · Physicians Committee says there are 12 hospitals in the country that have a McDonald's, including Houston's Ben Taub Hospital, which is owned by Harris County.