June « 2015 « melborinscreative

11 Jun

Dr. Brian Bailey’s review of “A Doctor’s Guide To Alternative Medicine”

Mel Borins M.D. News 0

Posted with permission of the General Practice Psychotherapy Association.

A Doctor’s Guide To A Doctor’s Guide
by Brian C. Bailey M.D.

“The next time somebody calls you a pain in the neck, tell them to go get acupuncture and stop needling you.” (P. 112)

There, now you know for sure that Mel Borins has a sense of humor. It’s refreshing to know that as you open A Doctor’s Guide To Alternative Medicine, which discusses “from stem to gudgeon” the sometimes controversial topic of alternative and complementary medicine. Research can be a dry subject, Mel admits; “I may not be able to give thrilling scenes of sex and car chases, but I do include historical background, curious folklore, and patients anecdotal reports which will provide some entertainment as you become increasingly familiarized and comfortable with the language and methods of science”.

Yes, he does!

03 Jun

Grief and Loss: An Approach for Family Physicians

Mel Borins M.D. Medical Writing 0

Grief and loss are commonly encountered in family practice. Patients grieve the loss of loved ones, jobs, marriages, pets and even physical or psychological functioning. Patients may mourn the loss of their good health and seek comfort, understanding, respect, and especially hope.