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Diagnostic thresholds, thinking and health

A recent (May 6) Op-Ed article in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “Diagnosis as disease” brings out some very interesting points about medical diagnosis and thinking of people as diseased. It tells us that “low diagnostic thresholds lead people who feel … Continue reading

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“He shall gently lead those that are with young” (Isaiah)

This isn’t the easiest subject to talk about, but here’s something that got my attention recently and I hope it gets yours: Michigan is ranked 37th in the U.S. in terms of its infant mortality rate. Then consider that the U.S. … Continue reading

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Dashboards, Metrics & Health

So, do you have an altimeter on the dashboard of your car to gauge your altitude?” In my last blog post I discussed how metrics need to fit the thing being measured and how a one-metric-fits-all or one-metric-says-it-all approach can … Continue reading

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Dashboards and Metrics

Do you have an altimeter on the dashboard of your car to gauge your altitude?  Not likely.  This metric doesn’t fit the application. In his first State of the State address last Wednesday Governor Snyder announced that the Michigan government will … Continue reading

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