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Date: Apr 5, 2005

One "Dome doll" down....more to go

Date: Apr 5, 2005

the people at that hospital must be really sick if they hired her for pr. perhaps the hospital staff should seek an appointment at pinebelt mental health asap.

Date: Apr 5, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: starkville eagle
"the people at that hospital must be really sick if they hired her for pr. perhaps the hospital staff should seek an appointment at pinebelt mental health asap. "

Who needs Pinebelt when we're about to get our own psychiatrist on campus? A little Prozac is what we all need!

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Crazy for u
" Who needs Pinebelt when we're about to get our own psychiatrist on campus? A little Prozac is what we all need!"

"M.D. in Psychiatry" (see the ad)....what idiot wrote this? Ken Malone? One does not declare a major in medical school. The only major is medicine. One becomes a psychiatrist by completing medical school, then an internship, then a psychiatric residency, then passing the requisite board exams.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

I can't believe how many vacant positions there are at USM right now...I have never seen so many assistant professor positions advertised at one time. Also, did they downgrade the position of "chair" of Polymer Science to "director?" That job posting is confusing...

Anyone who knows anything who looks at this list can tell that things are bad at USM.

Truth

Date: Apr 6, 2005

So Mader is replacing Katherine Pittman at Weasley? That seems very unlikely because I don't think they could chase Pittman away with a stick. Do keep us posted, would be interesting to know if that's true.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

Weasley should be Wesley, not the name of other wizard in Harry Potter.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Ender Wiggin
"So Mader is replacing Katherine Pittman at Weasley? That seems very unlikely because I don't think they could chase Pittman away with a stick. Do keep us posted, would be interesting to know if that's true."

Yesterday's HA had a small piece about Pittman (can someone find and post it?), stating that she was taking some new position there. Maybe that's how LM can be brought on board.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: M.D., Ph.D.
""M.D. in Psychiatry" (see the ad)....what idiot wrote this? Ken Malone? One does not declare a major in medical school. The only major is medicine. One becomes a psychiatrist by completing medical school, then an internship, then a psychiatric residency, then passing the requisite board exams. "

Another strange thing about the position announcement: " . . . and be a licensed psychiatrist." I believe that one is "licensed" to "practice medicine." One is not "licensed" as a psychiatrist any more than one is licensed as a pediatrician, cardiologist, urologist, or gastroenterologist. You're expected to practice within your limits of competence, of of course, but the "license" is not in the speciality field.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: HA reader
"Yesterday's HA had a small piece about Pittman (can someone find and post it?), stating that she was taking some new position there. Maybe that's how LM can be brought on board."

I can't find the HA piece, put here is an announcement of Pittman's new position at Wesley.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Generic Gertie
"Another strange thing about the position announcement: " . . . and be a licensed psychiatrist." I believe that one is "licensed" to "practice medicine." One is not "licensed" as a psychiatrist any more than one is licensed as a pediatrician, cardiologist, urologist, or gastroenterologist. You're expected to practice within your limits of competence, of of course, but the "license" is not in the speciality field."

You are correct. Generally speaking, a license to practice medicine allows one to legally practice any kind of medicine, whether or not they're residency trained and board certified. In other words, the greenest M.D. who possesses only a state license to practice may legally attempt the most complex neurosurgical procedure. It would likely be his only attempt, but it would be legal. It's actually the hospitals, and to a lesser extent the insurance companies, which act as gatekeepers, preventing untrained physicians from attempting procedures they're unqualified to undertake. Typically one cannot obtain hospital staff or admitting privileges unless the appropriate clinical training and board certification has been completed. I believe the USM position announcement should have specified a physician with Mississippi licensure, board certified in neuro-psychiatry. Board certification is the key.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

who wrote this? probably Dr. Virginia Crawford and posted by Russ Willis/Danny Montgomery. none of which are "idiots."

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: disbelief
"who wrote this? probably Dr. Virginia Crawford and posted by Russ Willis/Danny Montgomery. none of which are "idiots.""

I know them all. They're very competent. How do you think those two sloppy errors slipped by?

Date: Apr 6, 2005

obviously M.D., Ph.D doesnt know them, and i believe that is the nature of the problem

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Mader Watch
"Not to get everyone's hopes up, but I heard a rumor tonight that Mader is leaving. She has accepted the position of PR director at Wesley Hospital. Can anyone confirm this?"

Just another example of the health care system sticking it to the American working man. Spend that PR money on reducing patients' bills.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

I'M NOT LISA
MY NAME IS SHELBY
LISA LEFT YOU... YEARS AGO.
MY EYES ARE NOT BLUE,
BUT MINE WON'T LEAVE YOU,
'TIL THE SUNLIGHT
HAS TOUCHED YOUR FACE.
SHE WAS YOUR MORNING LIGHT.
HER SMILE TOLD OF NO NIGHT.
YOUR LOVE FOR HER GREW,
WITH EACH PASSING SUN.
AND THEN ONE APRIL DAY,
HIS HAND LED HER AWAY.
SHE LEFT YOU HERE,
DROWNING IN YOUR TEARS.
HERE, WHERE YOU STAYED FOR YEARS,
CRYING "LISA", "LISA."
I'M NOT LISA,
MY NAME IS SHELBY
LISA LEFT YOU... YEARS AGO.
MY EYES ARE NOT BLUE,
BUT MINE WON'T LEAVE YOU,
'TIL THE SUNLIGHT SHINES THROUGH YOUR FACE.
I'M NOT LISA.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

It's my understanding Lisa will be assigned to Wesley's Nervous Ward as director of the Psychotic Game Room.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

If this post is true, expect a mass exodus of talented surgeons.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Poor man
"Just another example of the health care system sticking it to the American working man. Spend that PR money on reducing patients' bills. "

Ever since marketing departments at hospitals came into existance I thought the idea was more mercenary-oriented than patient-oriented. Why should hospital hustle business in that manner? I know they do it, but that doesn't make it right. Just thinking about it raises my deductable!

Date: Apr 6, 2005

I'm a doctor and I can tell you that's not good. You come in and have your deductible checked ASAP.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

Yeah they really stick it to you.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Making the rich even richer
"Ever since marketing departments at hospitals came into existance I thought the idea was more mercenary-oriented than patient-oriented. Why should hospital hustle business in that manner? I know they do it, but that doesn't make it right. Just thinking about it raises my deductable!"

I think hospital marketing departments had its beginning in the private hospitals (along with those hugh billboards like some lawyers have along the highways). Now, however, even public hospitals have marketing departments.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

Maybe she knows that the President's contract won't be renewed and she's gettin' out while the gettin' is good. A certain way to save face from being fired. Just a thought.

Date: Apr 6, 2005

PR does not necessarily mean marketing. If a doctor or the hospital is getting bad press for one reason or another, she should have good experience working with the HA to put a "good spin" on the party/parties who employ her.

Date: Apr 7, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Advocate
"PR does not necessarily mean marketing. If a doctor or the hospital is getting bad press for one reason or another, she should have good experience working with the HA to put a "good spin" on the party/parties who employ her."

Then maybe I was thrown off when I saw the nameplate "Marketing" on office doors in various hospitals. Perhaps they've changed the name of that department to something else. If not public relations, do you know which hospital department is responsible for the large amount of advertising some hospital's do in soliciting business through highway billboards, television spots, and large newspaper advertisements?

Date: Apr 7, 2005

Pavarucci wonders why you never see the hospital's marketing and public relations department more prominently featured on any episodes of ER?

Pavarucci

Date: Apr 7, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Mader Watch
"....I heard a rumor tonight that Mader is leaving. She has accepted the position of PR director at Wesley Hospital.... "

Recently overheard on the patio at the Mahogany, in the wee hours, from you-know-who...

"So many rich doctors, so little time."

Date: Apr 7, 2005

quote:
Originally posted by: Bar Fly
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Rich doctors? Surely that quote can't be accurate. Isn't Lisa still Ronnie Musgrove's main squeeze? Or did their "thing" falter when he was defeated? I haven't been able to keep abreast of the latest Mississippi celeb couples.

Date: Apr 7, 2005

Her PR experience was gained at the sacrifice of credibility, sharply diminishing her future effectiveness in a similar capacity for another employer--at least to anyone who has been paying attention, and who cares about such things as truth and integrity as a basis for media relations.

Date: Apr 7, 2005

I implore everyone to refrain from personally attacking people and spreading rumours about people's personal lives, regardless of their position, or yours, on any issues. It is tacky, cowardly and unfair. If you have to trash talk, and name individuals, then have the guts to put your own name to it.