Maryanna BarrettMar 4, 20233 min readDon’t Confuse Your Google Search with My Medical Degree..?We’ve all seen the mug and likely had a little chuckle. Maybe it has even recalled to mind a particular patient or encounter. Other...
Maryanna BarrettApr 30, 20215 min readI think I have post litigation stress disorderNo, I am sure that I have post litigation stress disorder. It does not actually exist yet as a recognized disorder, but I most certainly...
Maryanna BarrettMar 17, 20214 min readDealing with my insurance company is making me sickIt was not exactly her chief complaint, but it was one of the concerns raised by my patient at a recent office visit. In fact, it has...
Maryanna BarrettMar 2, 20213 min readMy experience as a Clinical Research subjectI am sure I am not alone when I vaguely recall receiving a letter or a leaflet in the mail recruiting subjects for clinical research,...
Maryanna BarrettFeb 2, 20216 min readHow to interpret an EOBThe EOB is a common source of stress and confusion for patients. Truth be told, it is even stressful and confusing for doctors who do...
Maryanna BarrettFeb 1, 20212 min readLessons From The Reddit RevolutionI am a Gen Xer. We are a generation that I think are most aptly described as hardworking, rule-following, law-abiding, good and...
Maryanna BarrettJan 31, 20214 min readI paid less for my hospital birth than most of my patients with insuranceIt seemed unthinkable, but I decided to think about it anyhow. Would it be possible to have a hospital birth without maternity coverage?...
