The following article previously appeared in the September 1998 issue of The Tarrant County Physician. It is provided here with permission of the author. All Saints Health System sent out a 4-page Strategic Initiative Physician Questionnaire to all of the members of its medical staff. It was accompanied by a cover letter from Ellen Mack of the Development Group Center for Trend Forecasting explaining that this was part of a possible new Strategic Initiative, which may lead to some extremely important decision making by the System.
Stress is harmful.
Stress reduction techniques like biofeedback are a useful adjunct to treatment for some medical conditions. Stress can lead to or exacerbate medical conditions. Massage can be beneficial to an individual. Some of my patients might benefit from a structured exercise program. Supervised nutrition should be a part of medical treatment in particular cases.