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Mistakes were made (but not by me): Cognitive dissonance
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Mistakes were made (but not by me): Why we justify foolish beliefs, bad decisions, and hurtful acts... a book co-authored by Elliot Aronson.
Psychiatrists specialize in the ails of individuals. Social psychologists specialize in the ails of groups. The eminent social psychologist Elliot Aronson was interviewed in a CBC audio "podcast" available from the following site:
http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/ideas_20080428_5430.mp3
It is an interesting program from the CBC radio “Ideas” on the subject of cognitive dissonance. It offers some insight into how people can so badly misinterpret things to fit their preconceived notions and prejudices and become incapable of accepting any other view.
The program runs about 50 minutes and I suspect if people even listen to just the first 12 minutes they might find it sufficiently compelling to listen to the rest. (The MP3 file can be imported into iTunes or other music manager or burned to CD.)
Health Records and Privacy (Humour?)
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In 2004, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) produced a satirical video called “Ordering Pizza in 2015”. If you haven't already seen this, here it is, a humorous piece.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNJl9EEcsoE
You can also check out their home page for other interesting news stories,
What is loud?
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This is both a clinical question and an audiophile question. Judging by comments from colleagues over the years I am sure there are some audiophiles amongst us.
Tech Topic: Computer Servers
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Anyone interested in the technical subject of servers might be interested in this site, http://linux.about.com/ that provides links to many general and technical articles.
Check out the link to the Linux Newbie Administrator Guide. This might be just the ticket you are looking for. It starts with sections on "For the Undecided: Linux Benefit" and "Before Linux Installation". And the Table of Contents is quite comprehensive.
Government moving to access personal info, sparking privacy fears
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FYI, here is a CBC news item from September 12, 2007.
Government moving to access personal info, sparking privacy fears
http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2007/09/12/tech-privacy.html
Some readers may recall this is not a new Government initiative and has been previously referred to as "lawful access".
Medical Post, EMR: The push is on to get connected
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I just wanted to alert people to this article in the May 15, 2007 Medical Post. You will probably have to be registered on the new Medical Post web site to see it as direct (public) access has been eliminated, however the link is, "EMR: The push is on to get connected"
EMR: The push is on to get connected
May 15, 2007 | Kylie Taggart
Compact fluorescent bulbs
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I couldn't help but pause the other day when I heard people on the radio talking about compact fluorescent bulbs containing mercury and the need to take care if they break.
It reminded me of the dialogue that occurred on the doclounge list serv a few months ago about the clean up after a broken mercury sphygmomanometer. As I recall, that clean up was a LOT more than just picking up the pieces with a paper towel and throwing that away with the debris.
Unhealthy Connections: Government Electronic Health Record Systems
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The following is an interesting article on government initiatives for Electronic Medical Records.
Full article: Unhealthy Connections - Gordon Atherley Oct 2005
Unhealthy Connections: Government Electronic Health Record Systems
by Gordon Atherley
Medical Post "BCMA: EMR commitment worries B.C. MDs"
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Here is the link to the full text of one of two Medical Post articles referenced in a recent BCMA News Flash.
Medical Post - BCMA: EMR commitment worries B.C. MDs
Just the start:
"BCMA: EMR commitment worries B.C. MDs
July 04, 2006 | Matt Borsellino
Article from the BCMA's annual meeting
Patient confidentiality and vendor competition cited as ‘huge concerns’
"The More Things Change..." - Dr. John O'Brien-Bell
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Dr. John O'Brien-Bell, GP, BCMA (Doctors of BC) President 1986-87, Canadian Medical Association (CMA) President 1988-89.
"The bottom line was the determination ... to harness the power of the grassroots."
Video highlight from June 3, 2006 Forum for Physicians, Vancouver, BC.
"The More Things Change ... " Dr. John O'Brien-Bell, GP,
BCMA (Doctors of BC) President 1986-87, CMA President 1988-89
