X-ray films for patients should be carefully protected, and not left where others can read the films or film reports. It is essential that all who work in the medical environment have the highest respect for protecting confidentiality of patients. Dr. Aronson is available for counseling residents who feel pressured or stressed in their lives and who may need some advice in managing the stress of residency training. This program provides immediate help for emergency situations, assessment to determine the nature of the problem and recommended course of action, follow-up services to ensure help has been provided, workshops and seminars on topics such as stress management and parenting. Help is available for alcohol, drug abuse, emotional problems, psychological problems, financial problems, marriage problems, family relationship problems, personal problems or stress-related problems.
Services are confidential, and there is no cost.
Individuals wishing to take advantage of this program benefit can refer themselves by calling 244-5312. Mary has end-stage, metastatic pancreatic cancer. She has not seen a physician since she was given a terminal diagnosis 6 months ago at another institution. She is nutritionally depleted and has an apparent gastrointestinal obstruction causing significant bloating and discomfort. While you are admitting her, she informs you that she is curing herself by drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices.