The SBHPP Blog

February 2, 2023

Changes, updates, new words of wisdom, or words of folly?

In 2016 the Centers for Disease Control heeded a call to action by publishing CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016 (Dowell, et al., 2016). This document was created to provide a better…

January 26, 2023

Heart Age vs Chronological Age

When should we worry about a young patient who has a cough? Consider this case that could happen any primary care office or urgent care. A 36 year old female presents with dry cough for 3 days. She…

January 19, 2023

Screening Psoriasis Patients for Psoriatic Arthritis

Recently, I completed a trial in the office I have worked in for 21 years. It struck me how infrequently I assessed psoriasis (PsO) patients for psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Since we have had an electronic medical records (EMR)…

January 12, 2023

A Healthy Work/Life Balance for Clinicians

A 2017 AMA survey of 200 physicians aged 35 and younger found that 92% rated work/life balance as a top priority, yet only 65% felt they’d achieved it. In 2022, CHG Healthcare surveyed 145 physicians who had been…

January 10, 2023

Dr. Shelagh Larson, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, NCMP

The “Skin Bones difference” is based, in part, on our legendary speakers. We bring in the best, recognizing that being a leader in their field of study isn’t enough – presenters must also be able to engage and…