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He has made numerous presentations on the issue and has testified twice before Congress on Y2K, before the House Ways
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Dr. Palmisano presents a copy of the AMA's new solutions book on Y2K to Nancy Ann Min DeParle, administrator of the
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Patient safety issues are also dear to Dr. Palmisano, and he has taken a lead role in the National Patient Safety Foundation at
the AMA. The Foundation is an independent, non-profit research and educational organization, dedicated to the measurable improvement of patient safety in the delivery of healthcare. As a member of the NPSF Board of
Directors and Chair of their Development Committee, he is a leader in the quest for innovative research and for a culture of candor and sharing of information affecting patient safety, rather than of blame.
Testifying before Congress, speaking to colleagues, lecturing to medical students, or being interviewed by the media, Dr. Palmisano has a proven track record in working for our AMA. Dr. Palmisano welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please call him at 504-455-5895 or e-mail him at djp@intrepidresources.com or at
Donald_Palmisano@ama-assn.org. Copies of the Pelican can be viewed at http://www.intrepidresources.com/html/peli can_newsletters.html. |
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The Pelican
The campaign newsletter of the
Louisiana State Medical Society W. Juan Watkins, M.D.
Editor
Jay Shames, M.D.
Contributing Editor 6767 Perkins Road
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The Pelican Brief -
The candidate's position on the issues Communication and AMA Membership Communication of valued performance invites membership. Alerting others of impending danger is the summons for help. It is imperative to communicate our view of the crisis before us, what we have done, and what we plan to do. We
can recruit almost any physician if we devote the time Just explain what we have done to help physicians and patients and why we need help for the critical battles ahead. No, it is not easy to find the time to do this.
But few things of value are easy. Challenge non-members to join and get involved. Our web site and forums enhance communications. Exciting communications are in our AMA's future. In 1996, I did a communication
experiment. I sent a personal letter to many non-members in Louisiana, and, as a result of that mailing, 35 joined our AMA. In 1997, using a different letter, 85 joined. Currently I await the results of my new letter
explaining that barbarians are crossing the borders of Medicine, threatening the ethical science-based practice of Medicine, and AMA is Medicine's warrior. I said that surely those who sit in the doctor lounges
lamenting their fate could at least help feed the warriors trying to protect them and their patients. The maintenance cost is $1.15 per day, less than a good cup of New Orleans coffee. Antitrust relief, patient privacy
and confidentiality of medical records, and Patients' Bill of Rights are all just a few of the critical issues that will be addressed in this Congress. We need the help of all physicians.
If anyone doesn't like what we are doing, enter the arena and change the policy using reason, logic and persuasion. Remember,
leadership is authentic action that attains the goal. We can do it. We will win if we do our homework, have courage and don't give up.
If anyone tells you otherwise, don't follow her or him into battle. You want a warrior who leads with confidence, focuses on the mission, and gets results. If you need further inspiration and do not read French, get the Brian Hooker translation (no other translation is a close second) of Edmond Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac. Like Cyrano, let us wear our adornments on our souls. Have the courage to be steadfast to our core principles. Be not perfumed popinjays who are social metaphysicians and whose only concept of self-worth is what others say. Let us not grovel or pay homage to those who seek to destroy us. Communicate this with confidence! Success is our destiny!
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From the Pelican Recipe files:
Papa G's Crawfish Fettuccine While New Orleans is
known world-wide for its wonderful food and award-winning restaurants, locals claim some of the best culinary treasures can be found right in their own small neighborhoods . Here is a recipe from one of Dr. Palmisano's
favorite sandwich shops, Papa G's, located just a block from his Metairie office.
2 medium onions, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 green onions, chopped 2 pounds of crawfish tails
1 bell pepper, chopped 1/2 can jalapeno relish
2 stalks of celery, chopped 1/2 pound of Velvetta cheese
1 1/2 stick of margarine 1 cup of half and half
2 or 3 tablespoons of flour 1 pound of fettuccine Saute vegetables in margarine until clear. Add flour,
parsley, and crawfish tails, and cook 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add relish, cheese and half and half. Cook fettuccine until tender, drain and add to sauce, stirring thoroughly. Put in casserole dish and sprinkle
with parmesan cheese and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Enjoy!
(Notes: shrimp can be substituted for crawfish tails; Mexican Velvetta can be used as a substitute for jalapeno relish.) |
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