Doctors Quitting by the Thousands Amid the Strain of the Pandemic

Doctors Quitting by the Thousands Amid the Strain of the Pandemic

Published on November 22, 2020 by

Doctors are quitting by the thousands under the stress of the pandemic.  They are exposed everyday to contagious individuals for a dozen hours a day or more.  They may be exposed to hundreds of ill patients a day.  They are worried about catching the illness themselves and then giving it to their family members.  Many […]

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Telemedicine Adding to Our Humanity?

Published on November 15, 2020 by

There was a recent article suggesting that telemedicine may actually be making healthcare more human.  Dr. Kenneth Hughes offers online consultations to minimize Covid risk and spread and also performs any nonessential followup virtually as well.  This certainly makes things more convenient for the patients and limits travel and wait times at the office.  Dr. […]

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Safety Guidelines for Plastic Surgery Centers during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published on August 2, 2020 by

Dr. Kenneth Hughes has the following safety guidelines in place as recommended by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Limiting office visits to minimize patient flow in office settings and utilizing virtual consultations whenever possible COVID-19 screenings are performed daily for staff and patients, including temperature checks, screenings for respiratory symptoms, travel and potential exposure […]

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The Coronavirus Has Brought about the Demise of the Small Business and Highlighted the Need for Doctors

Published on July 4, 2020 by

President Trump has repeatedly said that he was going to protect small business owners in those employees associated with the small businesses. However nothing has been done. If anything the order to remain at home has forced many small business owners to go out of business and or fire all or part of the workforce. […]

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How Has COVID-19 Changed the Plastic Surgery Practices in Different Countries?

Published on June 14, 2020 by

Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, has taken a huge financial loss personally over the last several months as the proscribed closing has resulted in complete loss of income with continued bills for rent, payroll, services, etc.   The near future looks bleak for many businesses and some may have to close as a result.  […]

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The Mounting Stress and Anxiety on Doctors Treating Patients Among the Covid-19 Pandemic

Published on June 10, 2020 by

Dr. Kenneth Hughes has been following the Covid-19 pandemic and treating patients and has tried to educate the public and his patients about prevention of transmission.  In addition, Dr. Kenneth Hughes, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon, is acutely aware of the ongoing attacks on health officers.  The California Medical Association reported that over the past three […]

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How Will Society View Doctors after the Coronavirus Is Beaten?

Published on April 26, 2020 by

For 2 months, Dr. Kenneth Hughes has placed elective surgeries on hold, and doctors have operated to help the sick and the injured.  This is a time when there are no funds being disbursed, but the greatest risks are being taken by healthcare providers.  The small business that is a doctor’s practice has been shut […]

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