I hope you’ll join me at the 29th Annual Medical Communications Conference presented by the American Medical Association. The meeting takes place April 1 – 3, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Conference Overview
Whether you are a medical spokesperson, a physician on the front lines delivering health [...]

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Prepare yourself for your next health check-up by partnering with your doctor or your nurse practitioner
Research shows that patients who are more involved in their health care get better results. Here are some simple tips to help make your next visit a little less stressful.
Bring a notebook with any questions you have, and write down [...]