Patrick Wagner, MD – Page 7

The Hippocratic Oath: Limitations

May 24, 2024 4:14 pmMay 24, 2024 4:14 pm

So far in our discussion of the covenants of the Hippocratic Oath we have covered honor and teaching. An equally important covenant is that of limitations. Please recognize that as with all the covenants, the function of both the doctor...

Medi-Cal and its Deleterious Impact in California Medical Care: Teaching

May 22, 2024 7:03 amMay 22, 2024 7:03 am

The Hippocratic Oath says a lot about the quality of those who teach students the art of medicine. Those teachers are considered as dear as parents. And it goes on to say that I will impart my medical knowledge (judgment)...

Medi-Cal and its Deleterious Impact in California Medical Care: Honor

May 16, 2024 2:45 amMay 16, 2024 8:31 am

One of the most amazing privileges of being a surgeon in Sacramento was in receiving patient referrals from my fellow physicians for consideration of whether I would recommend surgery. It was like a feather in my cap. And the honor...

Medi-Cal and its Deleterious Impact in California Medical Care: The Hippocratic Oath

May 8, 2024 3:15 pmMay 8, 2024 3:16 pm

What is the Hippocratic Oath? How has the Hippocratic Oath been negatively impacted by Governor Gavin Newsom and his predecessors? Let us begin this discussion by finding out who Hippocrates was and why the Hippocratic Oath is vital to...

Medi-Cal and its Deleterious Impact in California Medical Care: The Challenge

May 2, 2024 7:11 amMay 2, 2024 7:18 am

In the years following my demise as a private practice surgeon in Sacramento because of Gavin Newsom and his government run healthcare catastrophe, I moved to Nevada City, California, while still doing business in Sacramento. I did so to get...

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Free Enterprise, Private Property, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Dialogue Nevada County Style

April 18, 2024 3:42 pmApril 18, 2024 4:10 pm

Sorry for the long title, and I promise to keep this article as short as possible. Here’s a question for you. Do you want to know how to make a politician squirm? Just ask him or her to define free...

Medi-Cal and its Deleterious Impact in California Medical Care: The Deep State

April 15, 2024 3:30 amApril 15, 2024 4:06 pm

The following is an adaptation of what I believe to be an excellent Declaration of Physician Independence and Professional Freedom for California. My thanks and credit to the World Medical Association, Inc., who recognize the importance of the physician’s independence...