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TIPS & TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 9, No.3
June 2011
In this issue
— SAVVY Top 10 reasons to use the ASAM Criteria
— SKILLS How close your services are to the spirit/use of the ASAM Criteria
— SOUL R&D – not doing the same old thing
— Until Next Time
Welcome and thank-you for joining us for the June edition.
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TIPS & TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 9, No. 1
April 2011
In this issue
— SAVVY –The 3 Ps to Understanding the Big Picture of Healthcare
— SKILLS –Clinical Implications of the 3 Ps
— SOUL –Celebrating anniversaries
— SHARING- Some readers’ comments
— Until Next Time
Welcome to the start of the 9th year of publishing TIPS and TOPICS (TNT). It was April 2003 when I started this experiment which has blossomed into a widely-read and appreciated resource (at least that’s what many readers tell me – the others don’t say anything- they just don’t read TNT!)
TIPS & TOPICS
David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 11
March 2011
In this issue
— SAVVY – The METHODS method for discharge planning
— SKILLS – RCA ceremonies – The new treatment completion Graduation?
— SOUL – Always the right answer
— STUMP THE SHRINK – Medical necessity, ASAM PPC and what levels of care?
— Until Next Time
Welcome and thanks for joining us for the March edition of TIPS and TOPICS (TNT).
TIPS & TOPICS
from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 10
February 2011
In this issue
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SAVVY – Nonpharmacological approaches to chronic pain
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SKILLS – Evaluating and engaging pain clients
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SOUL –Choosing Forgiveness
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Until Next Time
Welcome to the February edition of TIPS and TOPICS (TNT).
TIPS & TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 9
January 2011
In this issue:
— SAVVY – ASAM multidimensional assessment for mental health and addiction
— SKILLS – Evaluating immediate needs in 5 minutes or less; 10 questions or less
— SOUL – Jump-starting recovery
— SHAMELESS SELLING – DAPPER and LOCI-2R
— Until Next Time
Happy New Year – even though it’s a bit late for that greeting now. Or you could receive it as a Chinese New Year greeting. Welcome to the January edition of TIPS and TOPICS (TNT).
TIPS & TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 8
December 2010
In this issue
– SAVVY: Can checklists help make good counseling?
– SKILLS: Checklists for improving care
– SOUL: What the New England Patriots have taught me
– Until Next Time
Welcome to the December edition of TIPS and TOPICS. Happy and healthy holidays to you all.
TIPS and TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 7
November 2010
In this issue
-SAVVY: Checklists that improve care and reduce mistakes
-SKILLS: Convert checklists in your clinical head into a working checklist accessible to all
-SOUL: Seeing through their eyes
-STUMP THE SHRINK: What about program and behavior contracts?
-Until Next Time
Thanks for joining us for the November edition of TIPS and TOPICS (TNT). Wishing you a great holiday season.
TIPS and TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 6
October 2010
In this issue
-SAVVY: Writing by hand engages the brain in learning
-SKILLS: Words that can push people away
-SOUL: Being imperfect, vulnerable and authentic
-SHAMELESS SELLING: Brand new Journal on positive mental health
-Until Next Time
Welcome to the October edition of TIPS and TOPICS (TNT) a little late, the editor just got back from Australia.
TIPS and TOPICS from David Mee-Lee, M.D.
Volume 8, No. 5
September 2010
In this issue
-SAVVY: Psychiatric diagnosis gone wild!
-SKILLS: Working with People, not diagnoses
-SOUL: My favorite meals
-STUMP THE SHRINK: Substance Abuse /Dependence-one size fits all?
-SHARING SOLUTIONS: Readers share their experiences with aging
-Until Next Time
Welcome to the September edition of TIPS and TOPICS.
A number of readers were prompted by the July/August edition to share their experiences with aging parents. Excerpts of their comments and wisdom appear in the occasional section-SHARING SOLUTIONS.
