Legal Pearl
Legal Pearl
08/08/2024
Ann W. Latner, JD
Although a gynecologist obtained their patient’s signed consent form, the court focused on the document’s generic language.
08/08/2024
Diet
Diet
02/22/2022
A 37-year-old woman asks about lifestyle changes she can make to help decrease her risk of ovarian cancer.
02/22/2022
Women's Health
Women's Health
12/17/2018
Jeanette is a 33-year-old overweight woman struggling to lose weight. She has recently begun exploring low-fat diets as an option for her weight loss efforts, and asks if you think cutting fat out of her...
12/17/2018
Nutrition
Nutrition
08/26/2018
Robert, a 34-year-old man, has been struggling with his weight since he was a teenager.
08/26/2018
Women's Health
Women's Health
01/18/2018
A 52-year-old woman has been having hot flashes 12 to 15 times a day for almost 6 months, causing a strong negative impact on her work and sleep. She has a history of stage 1 breast cancer (estrogen...
01/18/2018
Women's Health
Women's Health
06/28/2016
Sarah is a 32-year-old woman who is concerned about her risk of developing breast cancer. At her most recent checkup, she asks if there are any simple lifestyle changes she could make that would help to...
06/28/2016
Women's Health
Women's Health
06/14/2016
Martha is a 42-year-old woman with a history of several urinary tract infections (UTIs). At her most recent check-up, Martha expresses concern over antibiotic resistance, and asks if there are any lifestyle...
06/14/2016
Women's Health
Women's Health
02/23/2016
Joe is a 65-year-old man who is concerned about staying healthy as he gets older. He tells you that while he tries to eat as healthy as possible, he normally follows a Western-style diet high in red meat,...
02/23/2016
Women's Health
Women's Health
12/01/2015
Jenny is a healthy 26-year-old woman. At her most recent check up, Jenny mentions that she has been experiencing symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, and is curious if there are any lifestyle modifications...
12/01/2015
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
11/11/2015
Tara is a 56-year-old woman who grew up hearing that 3 glasses of milk a day is good for her bones. She is concerned about osteoporosis, and comes to visit you to consult on her diet.
11/11/2015