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A recent survey has found that approximately half of U.S. physicians prescribe placebos to their patients without their patients? complete knowledge. Conducted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, surveys were sent to 1,200 randomly selected internists and rheumatologists, of whom 679 responded. | | | FDA modifies labeling for psoriasis drug amidst concerns
| | Last month, the FDA made labeling changes to psoriasis medication Raptiva (efalizumab), following reports of acute infections resulting in hospitalizations and even deaths in patients taking the drug. A once-a-week injection, Raptiva is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy to manage their psoriasis. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| Mobile, Alabama: Locum tenens opportunities
| | Locum tenens providers will find plenty of excitement in Mobile. | | | Locum tenens assignment destinations off the beaten path
| | Where should you accept your next locum tenens contract if you wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city and enjoy a quaint setting where natural beauty meets small-town charm? | | |
Locum tenens physician provides care in small, rural community
| | Locum tenens assignments allow a physician to provide care for her patients. | | | Toledo, Ohio: Locum tenens opportunities
| | Resting on the banks of the Maunee River, the Glass Capital of the World offers an array of fine arts, cultural attractions, world-class restaurants, and locum tenens opportunities. | | | Tampa, Florida: Locum tenens opportunities
| | A popular destination on the western shore of the Sunshine State, Tampa is a booming city with a wealth of locum tenens opportunities. | | | Charlotte, North Carolina: Locum tenens opportunities
| | Locum tenens physicians are attracted to this cosmopolitan city that offers rich culture, outdoor adventure, and a number of prospects for healthcare providers. | | | Columbus, Ohio: Locum tenens opportunities
| | Locum tenens physicians discover the Buckeye State is a continuous hub of academic, political, cultural, and sports activity. | |
| | Locum tenens in Chicago, Illinois
| | Like the laid-back attitude of the Midwest but crave the excitement of an urban environ? Look no further than Chicago. | | | Locum tenens in Charleston, South Carolina
| | Set in the Low Country of South Carolina, Charleston boasts more than 300 years of history, characterized by both war and peace, and opulence and devastation. Today, its legacy is still clearly seen, and hospitality remains the order of the day. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| No-Jet-Lag®
| | A natural, homeopathic remedy from New Zealand, No-Jet-Lag is effective against all the symptoms of jet-lag. | | | Sidekick Bag
| | With its convertible straps, the sleek Sidekick Bag adjusts from a shoulder bag to a waist pack in seconds. | | | Illuminated Magnifier
| | Lightweight and compact, this travel magnifier sheds light on important details. | | | InFlightPower
| | This in-flight, universal adapter powers up your laptop, CD player, or digital camera while in the air or on the road. | | | Gear & Gadgets
| | A flat-pack organizer and an all-in-one digital keychain. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Locum tenens CRNA sets own schedule
| | Ready for a break from his permanent job, this CRNA decided to set his own schedule with locum tenens assignments. | | | Turning to locum tenens at retirement
| | I had just turned 65 when unexpectedly and unceremoniously, I found myself out of work. Not yet ready to retire but searching for a new direction in my career, I embraced the locum tenens lifestyle and have never looked back. | | | A locum tenens physician writes a book
| | How locum tenens practice helped this physician/writer realize a dream. | | | Serving patients proves a perfect match for one locum tenens physician
| | Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology, Steve Waszak, MD, appreciates the late-career flexibility that locum tenens affords as he transitions out of full-time permanent practice. | | | An endrocrinologist's dreams come true with locum tenens
| | In her sixth year practicing locum tenens, Hema Padmanabhan, MD, FACP, relishes being able to provide services in stimulating locations, experience new communities, and care for the people who need it most—all without tying herself to long-term commitments. | | | Loving the locum tenens life
| | Michael Luce, CRNA, has spent years moving about the country as a full-time locum tenens provider. | | | Changing career tracks
| | One physician explains how both his professional and personal situations improved once he finally traded in his practice for a locum tenens lifestyle | | | Giving back
| | Phillip Macy, MD, practiced as an anesthesiologist and intensivist for 12 years, until a health scare—requiring emergency open-heart surgery at the age of 41—led him to reconsider his specialty...and alternative career paths. | | | Calling the shots
| | It is no secret that there are certain disadvantages to being an employee, but owning a practice has its downside as well. The best solution? For Michael Ivory, DO, it turned out to be a locum tenens lifestyle. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Mobile, Alabama: Locum tenens opportunities
| | Locum tenens providers will find plenty of excitement in Mobile. | | | Toledo, Ohio: Locum tenens opportunities
| | Resting on the banks of the Maunee River, the Glass Capital of the World offers an array of fine arts, cultural attractions, world-class restaurants, and locum tenens opportunities. | | | Top 10 North American wine destinations
| | The best places on the continent for wine lovers to visit, according to the editors of travel resource TripAdvisor. | | | 10 places locum tenens find holiday lights
| | We list 10 places for locum tenens to go if you want to find some of the most spectacular winter lighting displays in the country. | | | Locum tenens physician practices in Machias, Maine
| | This locum tenens provider just loves rural spots, such as Machias, Maine. | | | Free and flexible with locum tenens
| | Balancing a career and leisure becomes possible for a pediatrician assigned to the Big Island. | | | Embracing a new lifestyle with locum tenens
| | The scenic Southwest and its unique culture define a neonatologist's assignment. | | | Two locum tenens physicians weather the effects of Hurricane Ike
| | Thanks to temporary contracts, locum tenens professionals can usually immerse themselves in their climates of choice, regardless of the time of year. But, as Carol Andrus, MD, and Francisco Menendez, MD, discovered, there are no guarantees. | | | Practicing locum tenens in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
| | After 15 years of academic anesthesiology practice at a large medical center in the Southwest, I was ready for a change, but I was unsure of what to do next. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Learning the value of partnerships
| | After completing a residency in anesthesia, immediately followed by a yearlong medical mission in Chihuahua, Mexico, Carlos Moreno, MD, knew he needed a consistent source of income. There was only one problem: He was not sure exactly where, or in what type of setting, he wanted to practice. | | | Mixing it up
| | Dale Brandt, DO, has been practicing family medicine for over four decades. And until recently, he did so primarily through his own private practice. "After finishing medical school, I opened a practice in my hometown in the Midwest and worked there for about 10 years," he recalls. "I eventually decided to sell the practice and join the military, where I was stationed in the Southeast. In fact, I liked the area so much that once my tour of duty ended, I stayed on and opened another family practice there." | | | Lending a helping hand
| | "My decision in 1997 to pursue a locum tenens career allowed me to transition into retirement while still maintaining patient contact," asserts Frank J. Panettiere, MD, who was in the military in 1971 when he completed his fellowship in medical oncology and hematology. "It also is extremely satisfying to be able to help my fellow professionals in their time of need." | | | Serving rural needs
| | Family practitioner, Kenneth Teufel, MD, was first introduced to the locum tenens lifestyle as an intern and resident back in the early 1970s, when he provided coverage for rural practices during his vacation. After residency, he went into private practice but retired in 1982 to establish Physician Relief Network, a staffing agency that was acquired by Atlanta, Georgia-based Interim Physicians, Inc., 7 years later. | | | A rewarding change
| | A family practice physician for 45 years, Armand J. Rigaux, MD, has cared for a variety of patients and has seen everything—from the mundane to the extraordinary. But simple retirement was never really a viable option because he enjoyed practicing medicine too much. "When I first thought about selling my private practice to a local hospital—which I did, eventually—I also tried short-term locum tenens opportunities to see if I would like the lifestyle," he recalls. That was 14 years ago, and he is still reaping the benefits of his career change. | | | Forging new frontiers
| | An industry pioneer, Therus C. Kolff, MD, MPH, began his mobile career when locum tenens practice was virtually unheard of in the American medical community. After an internal medicine internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, he returned to the University of Utah in the mid-70s, and became involved with Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), a non-profit organization established by the University of Utah's Intermountain Regional Medical Program, and initially funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. | | | Testing the waters
| | When Molly Alakayi, MD, finished her family medicine training 2
years ago, she wanted to get a closer look at her options before
making a long-term commitment. "I knew I would eventually settle
into a permanent position, but I wanted firsthand experience in
different practice settings before deciding on where. I figured the
best way to get that experience was to try a variety of locum
tenens opportunities." | | | A win-win situation
| | Frank Miller, MD, has appreciated the benefits of locum tenens
practice ever since he completed his OB/GYN training more than 35
years ago. "After finishing my residency in St. Louis in the early
'70s, I was drafted into the U.S. Army. Since I had to report for
basic training just 4 months later, I contacted some local doctors
to see if anyone needed temporary help. It was wonderful for me,
because I got to practice my new skills while making more money
than I had ever seen." | | | Change of heart
| | When J. Arthur Saus, MD, graduated from college, he had a plan: He would attend medical school in Alabama or Georgia, and ultimately practice anesthesia in a hospital somewhere down South. But as it happened, Dr. Saus got waylaid at the very first step. "I grew up in Piedmont, Alabama, but I went away to high school and college in Rome, Georgia. As it turned out, each of the medical schools to which I applied in Georgia and Alabama considered me an out-of-state resident and neither was accepting large numbers of these students at the time." | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Residency do's and don'ts
| | Locum tenens gives new physicians a chance to experience different practice settings and geographic areas before making a permanent commitment—right out of residency. | | | A psychiatrist utilizes locum tenens during residency
| | Locum tenens offered Melanie Watkins, MD, the opportunity to step into post-residency psychiatric practice on sure footing. | | | An osteopathic medicine specialist enjoys new experiences with locum tenens
| | As her family practice residency in osteopathic medicine drew to a close, Doede Donaugh, DO, found herself drawn to the locum tenens lifestyle. | | | An OB/GYN broadens his horizons with locum tenens
| | After completing an accelerated OB/GYN training program, David Mitchell, MD, found himself facing some tough choices at a relatively young age. | | | Locum tenens coast to coast
| | When Viet Duong, MD, finished his residency 6 months ago, he was not certain where he wanted to settle down. Locum tenens, however, offered the perfect lifestyle balance. | | | A successful test-run
| | When Kamran Quraishi, MD, completed his residency in internal medicine this past June, he already had a permanent position lined up. Thanks to advance planning, he also had free time for temporary opportunities before he was scheduled to begin. | | | More than just the money
| | Toward the end of his neuroradiology fellowship, Haricharan Reddy, MD, eagerly anticipated having some time off. "I began dreaming about traveling for 6 months, but before I could make that a reality, I needed a way to fund the trip." | | | Just the FAQs about locum tenens
| | Ever wonder what every resident needs to know about locum tenens career alternatives? Read on. | | | Locum tenens lessons and tips—Part 2
| | Practical tips to use en route and once you arrive at your destination. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Navigating IRS rules and guidelines as a locum tenens provider
| | With tax season upon us, here is some useful advice that can help you navigate some important IRS regulations as they pertain to locum tenens practice. | | | State tax issues for multi-state locum tenens professionals
| | Once you obtain a license to practice in another state and begin accepting temporary contracts, you not only increase your practice options, but also add another income tax return. | | | Tax filing basics for locum tenens providers
| | Whether you are filing your own taxes or using a tax professional, there are some necessary forms that will complete your understanding of your tax situation. | | | Changes in health insurance premiums deductibility
| | If you are unincorporated, or operating as an LLC or a C Corp sole proprietor, these new IRS rules do not affect you. But if you are a locum tenens physician with S Corporation status, you need to read on. | | | The dreaded IRS audit: Tips to avoid or survive yours
| | With the incidence of individual audits increasing over 20%—from 1.0 million to 1.21 million—it is more important than ever for locum tenens providers to understand how to minimize risk and be prepared for a summons by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). | | | To lease or not to lease
| | One of the many questions faced by locum tenens providers is the
type of local transportation to use?including walking, cycling,
taking a taxi, or driving their own vehicle or rental car. If you
take your car or truck on location, is it better for you to buy or
lease? Unfortunately, the answer is not as easy or straightforward
as you might think. | | | Tax issues when providing services in multiple states
| | One of the major benefits cited by most locum tenens providers is the ability to travel from state to state and sample America's diversity of scene, populace, and culture. However, while the federal 1040 tax form is consistent across states, it is safe to say that no two states handle taxation the same way. | | | Energy saving tax breaks for the 2006 tax year
| | Last August, President Bush signed the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005, which provides tax breaks for individual homeowners purchasing and installing energy-saving devices in 2006 and 2007. Additionally, the old $2,000 deduction for hybrid cars has been replaced with a series of new tax credits in 2006. If you are thinking about a new car or an upgrade to your home, you may want to consider some of these rules before making a purchase. | | | Year-end tax planning
| | With the tax year coming to a close, you may still be able to make a last-minute change that will reduce what you owe, but then again, it might be more prudent to wait until next year. As always, when it comes to tax decisions, "it depends." | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| FDA modifies labeling for psoriasis drug amidst concerns
| | Last month, the FDA made labeling changes to psoriasis medication Raptiva (efalizumab), following reports of acute infections resulting in hospitalizations and even deaths in patients taking the drug. A once-a-week injection, Raptiva is used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults who qualify for systemic therapy or phototherapy to manage their psoriasis. | | | Many American physicians prescribe placebos, survey says
| | A recent survey has found that approximately half of U.S. physicians prescribe placebos to their patients without their patients? complete knowledge. Conducted by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, surveys were sent to 1,200 randomly selected internists and rheumatologists, of whom 679 responded. | | | Vytorin in question
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| Media resources for locum tenens
| | A medley of education and entertainment tools for locum tenens providers. | | | Media for Locum Tenens Physicians
| | A medley of education and entertainment tools for locum tenens physicians. | | | Media tools for locum tenens physicians
| | A medley of education and entertainment tools for locum tenens providers. | | | Going green with eco-adventures
| | Motivated by a growing sense of concern for the earth, people are choosing green options whenever possible to enhance their lifestyles while minimizing carbon footprints. Savvy travelers are seeking eco-friendly vacations as well. | | | Winning main streets
| | Over the past 12 years, 55 American cities have been recognized for the successful preservation and revitalization of their downtown districts, receiving the coveted National Trust for Historic Preservation Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA). | | | Museums worth examining
| | Expand your horizons by touring one of the many museums dedicated to health education and the history of medicine. | | | Film or digital? You decide
| | What is the right platform for capturing your images: Film or digital? Pros base their decisions on purpose, place, and pocket—what they are shooting, where they are shooting, and what they can carry (or afford to lose). You should, too. | | | Daytripping in America's parks: Fall in the Northeast
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| Few things strike your soul like a deep breath of crisp autumn air—or the spectacular vision of leaves turning color. This year, do not rely on Hollywood cinematographers to capture the essence of fall. Plan a getaway during the best viewing times. | | | Scuba diving
| | So you think you are ready to swim with the fishes? From a leisurely paddle along a coral reef, to the adrenaline rush of feeding sharks (with bait, of course), scuba diving provides many diverse experiences. But before you take the plunge, learn all the essentials to ensure a truly wet, wild, and safe underwater adventure. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Rendezvous with Prague
| | In the heart of Europe lies the beloved city of Prague. The Bohemian capital instantly seduces travelers with its romantic charm and architectural beauty. | | | Cairo, Egypt
| | Journey to the land of the pharaohs where you will be treated to awe-inspiring sites that offer a glimpse of an ancient civilization and their way of life. | | | Venice, Italy
| | The city of islands immediately captivates your spirit with its rich history and stunning beauty. | | | Dublin, Ireland
| | Ireland's capital city has much to offer from historic churches to lively nightlife. | | | Copenhagen, Denmark
| | Home to over 1.7 million people, Copenhagen has grown from a small fishing village to become the capital of Denmark and the largest city in Scandinavia. | | | Barcelona, Spain
| | A booming economy, beachside location, rich culture, and
persistently perfect climate make Barcelona a popular destination
for tourists of all ages and nationalities. | | | Istanbul, Turkey
| | A world of antiquity and modernity, of East and West, of nature and architecture?a realm of contrast, yet harmony. Truly there is no city like Istanbul. | | | Edinburgh: Rediscovering Scotland's capital
| | Edinburgh offers big-city attractions and peaceful countryside getaways. | | | Paris, France
| | Has there ever been a city more romanticized, more fantasized, more dreamed about than Paris? While Bogart and Bacall will
always have their memories, you do not have to wait for the
"Last Tango" to go. Just follow Gene Kelly's lead and become
an "American in Paris." | | | MORE ARTICLES
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