More Things for COVID-19 Not-to-Do List
It is risky to talk about what might work for an illness, because people might try to self-treat in a dangerous way. So here are some things not to do. Don’t Drink Things Meant to […]
Will the FDA Find Courage in the Age of COVID-19?
By Marilyn M. Singleton, MD, JD While on lockdown to save our neighbors from a lonely death from the disease called CoViD-19, many of us have turned to movies. I beg you not to rent […]
Physicians Thank Trump, Say More Freedom Needed to Fight COVID-19
In a letter to President Donald Trump, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) thanked him for taking actions to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic by travel restrictions, border security, and regulatory relief. […]
Beware of Misinformation on COVID-19
Government agencies are warning about misinformation, and Big Tech is patrolling the internet to protect us all. But how do they know what is misinformation? What is the Gold Standard? Artificial Intelligence Chatbots: A reporter […]
Some COVID-19 Information You Might Not Get from the Government or the AMA
These practical pointers may be of interests: Masks: These are in short supply and of limited use. The best use for a surgical mask is to put on a sick person to reduce spraying of […]
Weigh Risks and Benefits of COVID-19 Response, Advises AAPS
A new group called US Healthcare Providers for Federal Action Against COVID-19 has launched a petition on change.org calling for an immediate national quarantine. At its March 20 board of directors meeting, the Association of […]
AAPS asks Majority Leader McConnell to replace Sec. 4403 of CARES act with Sections 5 & 6 of Personalized Care Act
March 20, 2020 Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Thank you for your leadership in these challenging times. We are writing today to ask you to consider removing Section 4403, “Treatment of direct primary care service arrangements,” […]
AAPS Letter to President Trump, March 21, 2020
March 21, 2020 President Donald J. TrumpThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW,Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President: Members of the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS), representing thousands of physicians in all specialties in […]
ALERT: Opportunity to Help ALL patients access Direct Care with latest Coronavirus aid bill
Update 3/22/2020: It appears that the flawed language has been removed from consideration! Now it is time to ask the Senate to ADD good language from S. 3112, the Personalized Care Act. Please contact your […]
Don’ts and Dos on Coronavirus
Jane M. Orient, M.D. Some of the views expressed here are controversial. So, do ask your doctor. I hope you have one—not just the HMO or retail clinic “provider.” Don’t panic. That is always good […]
