Q. When my employee returns from lunch, where he usually has an alcoholic drink, he is much more outwardly friendly and pleasant. He does not appear drunk. This is not a violation of our drug and alcohol policy. He is often late in the morning for work, but never has alcohol on his breath. What should I do?
A BJC Medical Group physician gives tips for determining if the stomach pains you feel are related to thirst or hunger -- which might prevent unnecessary eating.
The American Diabetes Association helps clear up the many myths and misconceptions about this increasingly common condition.
It has long been acknowledged that empathetic interpersonal skills are an asset in the medical field and helping roles in general. These same skills, however, increase the risk of experiencing personal symptoms of trauma exposure and chronic stress. Vicarious trauma occurs when an individual who was not an immediate witness to the trauma absorbs and integrates disturbing aspects of the traumatic experience into his or her own functioning.
Q. I have many employees whose performance I must document, but my write-ups are frequently delayed by days and I lose important details. Are there things I can do to improve my recall?
Studies have shown that the impact of chronic sinusitis on quality of life can be more significant than congestive heart failure, COPD or back pain. For many patients, the thought of sinus surgery can be quite scary. Most patients undergoing balloon sinus surgery will find the recovery to be easier and quicker than with traditional surgery.
Some children have a more difficult time than others making the transition back to school. Here are tips to help you ease your child's anxiety about getting back into the swing of the school year.
Q. When employees with performance issues mention their personal problems, I feel obligated to participate in these discussions. It may sound cold, but I want to rid myself of this feeling and, like other supervisors, focus only on work issues.
On average, 38 children die each year of heat stroke as a result of being left in a car unattended. Sadly, 52 percent of these deaths are the result of the child being forgotten by a caregiver. Here are simple steps to avoid tragedy from a BJC Medical Group pediatrician.
Studies have shown that e-cigarettes can cause short-term lung changes that are much like those caused by regular cigarettes. Learn more about the health risks of electronic cigarettes.