Clinician's Roundtable

Host: Shira Johnson, MD Guest: Laura Schreibman, MD Dr. Schreibman discusses the prevalence and diagnostic techniques for identifying autistic patients.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Avram Kraft, MD Dr. Kraft highlights the key factors for better communication between the healthcare provider and the patient.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Tamara E. Merryman, RN, MSN Ms. Merryman discusses the changes in her hospital setting invoking increased patient empowerment and the evolution of the rapid response system.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Steven DeAngeles, MD Dr. DeAngeles discusses the changes insurance companies have had on treatment options, testing and reimbursement for the medical professional.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Steven DeAngeles, MD Dr. DeAngeles discusses the changes insurance companies have had on treatment options, testing and reimbursement for the medical professional.

Host: Steven Marquardt, MD Guest: Ernest Schubert Before going into the hospital, Mr. Schubert transforms your impressions of your clinical stay, highlighting mishaps, errors and oversights.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Victor Strasburger, MD Dr. Strasburger identifies advertising trends in the media and the effect these trends ultimately have on children's health.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Tony Back, MD In this segment Dr. Back provides the need analysis and information on the critical need for enhanced communication skills for the oncology professional and staff.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Tory Hagen, MD Dr. Hagen focuses on the cardiovascular system changes in the elderly patient and the relaxation of the blood vessels in cv disease treatment.

Host: Steven Marquardt, MD Guest: Carla Pugh, MD Dr. Pugh introduces the notion and advances in exam simulator technology.

Host: Leslie P. Lundt, MD Dr. Marash discusses the origin and prevalence of depression in the elderly as well as the latest treatment options and management techniques.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Doug Ulman Cancer Survivor Doug Ulman discusses the statistics and rates of survival for different cancers and general information on screening and self checks.

Host: Cathleen Margolin, PhD Guest: Doug Ulman Cancer survivor Doug Ulman discusses his role as President of Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Organization and the Organizations role in cancer awareness and cancer survivor support.

Host: Joel Heller, MD Guest: Richard Jadick, DO Dr. Jadick recalls the stress, the conditions and the daily challenges of a physician working under wartime conditions in Iraq.

Host: Mark Chyna, MD Guest: Patricia Santy, MD Dr. Patricia Santy, psychiatrist, former NASA Flight Surgeon and author of the book "Choosing the Right Stuff: The Psychological Selection of Astronauts and Cosmonauts," recalls the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986 and it's immediate versus longterm impacts on the space program and the American public.

Host: Mark Chyna, MD Guest: Patricia Santy, MD Dr. Patricia Santy, former Medical Officer for NASA, reviews the responsibilities and roles of a NASA Flight Surgeon. In particular she discusses the Challenger Mission, her role, and the implications of this disaster for the American space program.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Aras D. Tijunelis, MD Dr. Tijunelis identifies the concerns, new advances and expectations of plastic surgery for facial and body contouring.

Host: Maurice Pickard, MD Guest: Michael Ankin, MD Pulmonologist, Dr. Ankin, discusses the types and prevalence of sports related brain injuries and sleep disorder breathing.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Dennis Millirons, MHA Mr. Millirons discusses the steps, difficulties and benefits of hospital administrators and physicians sharing a vision for success.

Host: Mark Nolan Hill, MD Guest: Philip Faraci, MD Guest: qa_test Dr. Philip Faraci discusses disease origin and current medical treatment options for CAD and Aortic Valve Disease