The Seminole County Medical Society

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The Seminole County Medical Society (SCMS) is a non-profit organization that represents over 200 physicians who reside or practice in Seminole County, Florida.  SCMS provides its physician members with a strong voice and active representation in local and state government, with regulatory agencies, and in community activities. SCMS serves as an advocate for patients and physicians, promoting public health and ensuring high standards in medical care, education and ethics.

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UCF College of Medicine Updates

The Seminole County Medical Society was excited to have Richard Peppler, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Faculty and Academic Affairs, at its September 2009 Quarterly Membership Meeting.  Dr. Peppler shared some fascinating information about the College of Medicine and their plans for the future.  Each month Dr. Peppler publishes PEP Talk, a newsletter for volunteer faculty who support the College's curriculum.  With many SCMS members volunteering at the new school, we wanted to make this newsletter available to all of our members who are interested in getting these updates.  For future updates, click on the Affiliations & Links hyperlink on the homepage of the SCMS website and scroll down to the State of Florida section until you see "UCF College of Medicine - PEP Talk."   

Another Haiti Help Med Plus Update!

Work resumed in May on the hospital in Haiti thanks to so many of your kind donations.  SCMS member, Dr. Ralph Gousse just updated us again as he was in Haiti this past Saturday (July 4th):  "This past Saturday we poured the concrete to cover the operating room and the hallway as you can see in these pictures.  When I go again at the end of the month I will try to cover the rest:  exam rooms and waiting room.  Thanks for your help!"  This project is designed to improve the quality of life of a small subset of the Haitian population living around Paillant, 60 miles from the capital Port-au-Prince.  Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere (over 40% of the population have no healthcare).  

 

Attention all Medicaid Providers

If you accept Medicaid patients you will want to read this short summary provided by SCMS Program Sponsor, George Indest, III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M. of The Health Law Firm.  Mr. Indest has touched on some key points of Senate Bill 1986 which is set to go into effect July 1st, 2009.  This article is a short summary of the bill and not intended to replace or change any of the information in Senate Bill 1986.  To read Senate Bill 1986, please click here.

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SCMS Upcoming Events

 
November Quarterly Membership Meeting

November 17th - Tuesday - 6:00pm - Heathrow Country Club.  Annual Membership Meeting.  Bring your spouse for this great meeting which includes the election of the SCMS 2010 Officers. 

 

Share a Pearl

This edition of Pearls on Sir William Osler, MD (1849 – 1919), is dedicated to the UCF Medical School faculty. 

Sir William Osler is widely regarded as the Father of Modern Medicine.  In 1889 he revolutionized medical education as the first chief of staff of the newly created Johns Hopkins Medical School when he insisted that medical students learn from taking care of patients on the ward (rather than through just reading books) and when he established the first medical residency program.  His best known book, “The Principles and Practice of Medicine”, was the standard medical reference for years.

Osler’s many quotes give insight to his persona.  See if you can identify the quote below that is NOT from Sir William (extra credit if you know the author):

   A.  The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.

   B.  Medicine is a science of uncertainty and an art of probability.

   C.  Listen to the patient, he is telling you the diagnosis.

   D.  Beware of the men that call you “Doc.”  They rarely pay their bills. 

   E.  A physician who treats himself has a fool for a patient.

   F.  God heals, and the Doctor takes the Fees.

   G.  One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicines.

   H.  The chief function of the consultant is to make a rectal exam that you have omitted.

• For the answer and for more Osler quotes,  click here.

• For information on the life of Sir William Osler, MD, click here.

• To view past Pearls, click here.