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Comment on Doctor no! by catmama

catmama — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:34:54 +0000

As a whole, physicians seem very reluctant to police their own profession, at least publicly. I have to wonder, though, if a lot of cases are dealt with behind closed doors, before they ever hit the medical practice board’s radar screen. Especially when it comes to clinical competence; that’s what peer review is for.

Are those 700 complaints all from the public? Or does that include reporting from medical groups as well? Are medical groups required to report certain infractions, i.e. sexual misconduct?

It would be interesting to know how Minnesota stacks up in terms of how many complaints are filed overall, compared to other states. And what percentage of complaints are dismissed as being unsubstantiated.

Visiting the BMP’s Web site, I notice that if you want to file a complaint, you have to get it notarized. Talk about putting up a barrier for the public, especially for the more vulnerable among us.

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by mary

mary — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:01:00 +0000

if… my local favorite bike shop were involved, I might do it, but frankly, the best incentive for biking would be to put plenty of free, secure, weather-protected bike parking right next to the front door of all the workplaces, grocery stores, restaurants, etc.

Comment on Low sexual desire in women by Sexual Health

Sexual Health — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:17:13 +0000

In women who have had their uterus and ovaries removed, the quantity of testosterone produced is halved. Sexual Health

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by Suz

Suz — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:50:21 +0000

I think you’d get a lot more participation if you could log your miles online. Who’s going to go to the bike shop just to log their miles?

Comment on McCain on Viagra by call-it-as-I-see-it

call-it-as-I-see-it — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 21:20:26 +0000

John Goodman you’re an idiot freaking idiot. Do the 50% of the NATIONAL population who used birth control not count.
Oh high and mighty idiot, what about BC for health reasons other than birth control. Sit down and shut up if you don’t know what’s going on.

Freaking idiot.

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by Bill W

Bill W — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:57:00 +0000

Good idea - a little shaky on implementation.

It looks like the larger chains are part of the program, but I won’t sign up because my local shop, Gateway Cycle, isn’t on the list.

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by George Pfeifer

George Pfeifer — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:20:08 +0000

I agree with euterpe, the gym discount was rather elitist, and says you have to spend money to be healthy. A program for bikers is needed but this is not enough. I bike to work and have signed up with the 494.org group for thepast 5 years, that is enough.

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by CJ

CJ — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:50:55 +0000

I agree that this is weak, at best. But some people are motivated by things like this. It miiiiight tip the scales for a few people to start biking more. Or at least for some it’s a way of keeping track of their miles and possibly, they may be competitive enough to up those miles. I bike to work - and most other places. I signed up because it was easy and I want to support it. Maybe down the line I’ll get a break on my insurance because they see how much I exercise on a regular basis. At least the Do campaign is something I can support and believe in. I might even shill for them and wear their free socks! And hopefully, down the line, the program will improve and they’ll offer some real incentives.

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by Nussmier

Nussmier — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:53:20 +0000

I think this is a great idea but…it needs some work. Pretty much more incentive like everyone else said. I sighned up because it was easy but basically for biking whatever someone bikes in ayear you get BCBS merchandise(socks, water bottle, shirt) and 10% off at a bike shop. Thats about it. Also the milleage totals are to low. I know they are trying to not scare the new biker but for those of us who put in >400-500 miles a month biking to work we will already reach the max mileage. I agree with the above the Bike shops are the big winners here and lake of a good incentive is a problem. Like I said I joined because it was relatively painless and I happen to go by a bike store. I am also hoping that enough people join and they see how many miles people ride that they change and fix it. Still think its a good idea just poor incentives…

Comment on Bike for (a little) money by dzuik75

dzuik75 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:19:25 +0000

I have already biked about 900 miles this year. Why didnt they publish this earlier. Also I dont live whith in 20 miles of a bike shop. And why dont they give a list of participating shops? Are there any in St Cloud?