How to Properly Manage a Personal Injury Patient
Proper management of an injury patient is an important part of patient care that should not be overlooked. When a new patient comes into my office, I always make sure that the patient has a clear understanding of the process. The procedure involves detailed documentation of the patient’s history, which includes finding out about prior […]
Will Florida PIP Cover Me if I am Traveling out of Florida?
Will Florida PIP Cover Me if I am Traveling out of Florida? Alan Himmel, DC PA In your own car: YES.In a car that is not yours, including a rental: NOIn Mexico: NOIn Canada: YES Here is a scenario: You are a Florida resident and have a Florida registered and insured car and travel north […]
See this Fantastic Whiplash Video Infographic. This is Why you have so Much Pain!
Dr. Himmel I have been treating patients who have sustained whiplash for practically the last 2 decades. Many people are unaware that even a small impact rear end collision can cause significant pain and impairment in certain cases. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, headache, shoulder pain, arm pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the upper extremities. If […]
Forget being a Chiropractor, be a Neurobiologist
Today you can be a Neurobiologist… Dr. Alan Himmel I am a subscriber to Medscape, which for those who don’t know, is an email digest of significant new medical research that comes out almost daily from the medical community. I have been a subscriber for at least the last 10 years, and I highly recommend […]
Can Whiplash Cause Concussion?
Can Whiplash Cause Concussion? Dr. Alan Himmel Talked about it before. Let’s talk about it again. Can a mild whiplash cause a concussion? The literature says, yes. And, I have had several patients over the years, and one currently, who has the affects of post concussion syndrome. Attorneys who represent injury clients need to be […]
The Changes to the Florida PIP law have worked to stop fraud: True or False?
The Changes to the Florida PIP law have worked to stop fraud: True or False? Dr. Alan Himmel The articles are beginning to come out stating that the changes in the PIP laws that occurred in 2012 have decreased the rate of fraud, and costs to insurance companies, and ultimately to consumers. This is a […]
FL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION PIP DENIALS BEGIN
FL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CONDITION PIP DENIALS BEGIN Dr. Alan Himmel Just as predicted, there are some companies who are ignoring Emergency Medical Conditions and denying PIP coverage beyond $2500. So, a medical provider, in many cases a specialist, will look at and examine a patient, and say, “Yes, without medical treatment, this patient is […]