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I like my doctor. When he moved his practice to a local clinic, I was even happier. It is located a mile closer than his previous office. The clinic is just as convenient as I can call to set up a private appointment whenever he's available.



Today, I went in for a prescription renewal. He writes out just six months worth, so I'll have to stop in twice a year. Today we reviewed the blood tests taken in February and I must say, I'm happy with them. My triglycerides, once in the danger zone, are barely measurable now. He entered that data and other known statistics into an app on his hand-held device. He looked pleased with the results. He said my chances of a heart attack in the next ten years around 4% compared to a general 14% for my age group. The news made me happy too, especially since just about every person in my family has or had heart trouble.

Could it be he was just trying to put to use the power of positive thinking? Perhaps, but I think it is working.