Doctors spend more time with patients than perceived says study
A New England Journal of Medicine analysis notes that in 1998 doctors averaged 18.4 minutes with patients in both primary and specialty visits, contradicting a common belief that HMOs rush physicians. Editorials urge reforms to ease admin load and restore time for patient care.
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Reversing Roles in Senior Family Care
Dear Nancy describes a family where an aging father needed guardianship as a mother had concealed decline and a crisis forced children to seek court involvement. The columnist offers preventive steps for adult children, including sharing financial information, discussing health and routines, engaging siblings, and arranging wills and powers of attorney to ease future transitions.
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Studs and Crystals Spark 2001 Style Trend List
In Style magazine marks studded bags shoes skirts and trousers as hot items for 2001. It highlights Swarovski crystal mesh bracelets two-tone Spec tator shoes espadrilles big belts and the Bootlette chain as fashion sparks and notes Chi-Glow glow stick workouts and Nike Shox in sportswear trends.
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Desperate teen seeks help as self harm awareness grows
A letter to Dear Abby from a distressed teen in Sydney describes self injurious behavior and hearing voices, seeking guidance. The column also reflects on gratitude to a family who shared a tragedy, and offers general advice about parental qualities and intergenerational relationships, ending with a request for questions.
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Designers Race To Weigh In On Red Carpet Fashion Trends
Bill Blass designer Lars Nilsson created a full collection in three weeks for a preview seen by about 100 guests. His line featured ivory cashmere tailoring, double breasted jackets, gray trousers, and gowns likely to catch actresses’ attention on Oscar night.
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Hair styles and trends stir town salon chat
The piece notes weekly washing patterns for different hair types and the rise of braids and cornrows. It highlights the use of wigs and weave for length and volume, cautions about glue damage, and mentions the salon's relaxed, gossiping vibe with music and radio tunes.
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Help for a lonely teen and a romance under pressure
A teen writes of feeling overlooked by an honors student sister and athletic brother. Karen advises parents to praise each child equally and listen. A second reader says a relationship with a drinker in a small town faces parental disapproval. Dr Wallace suggests alternatives and writes to Tween 12n20.
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Designer Withers Crafts Gowns Reflect Strong Bride Personas
Jennifer continues on page A-9 as Vera Wang gowns inspire Bridgette Wilson-Sampras to wear a lavish crystal bead costume with a large skirt and lace overlay. The contrast with Lopez’s tailored bridal suit shows how wedding attire embodies a bride’s business like persona. Withers notes dresses fit the personality of the bride and fears crafting a wedding should mirror that.
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Fashion Week Highlights: Johnson Mackie Miller Runway Styles
Designer Johnson presented a tauntingly intimate line of bustiers ruffles and sherbet colors with cloned models. Bob Mackie offered spy inspired costumes and wearable beaded gowns while Nicole Miller transformed the show room into a 140s supper club showcasing form fitting lace trimmed dresses and fur accents. The season emphasized bold texture combos like leather with suede and cashmere with fur across luxury looks.
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