Medical Topics from Dr. Patrick O’Connell
DoctorOnCall on Brain Death Criteria and Organ Donation
DoctorOnCall on Brain Death Criteria and Organ Donation In this show, Dr. O'Connell discusses a Catholic perspective on neurologic criteria for determining death ("brain death") and relevance for organ donation. DrOnCall airs monthly on Raleigh’s Catholic radio station AM 540, Divine Mercy Radio. Listen online from their Local Programs page. For questions on these topics, Click Here About Sentinel Primary Care Sentinel Primary Care has offices in [...]
Antibody Testing for Coronavirus
Antibody Testing For Coronavirus — What You Need To Know The past year has brought us a flurry of data around COVID-19 and an equal amount of unanswered questions. In an ongoing effort to get out the latest information available, Dr. Patrick O’Connell offers his input on the development of antibody testing for COVID-19 and what it can mean for fighting this virus. COVID-19 Testing Methods According to the FDA, there are currently two [...]
COVID-19 Rapid Response Test
COVID-19 Rapid Response Test Things are moving fast in regards to COVID-19 testing! In just a few months, testing went from 5-6 days to 2-3 days to only fifteen minutes! And Sentinel Primary Care now has the 15-minute rapid test available to its members. The Full Picture Progress in testing is important for a few reasons. First, if you test positive, you’ll know that much sooner so you can notify those you’ve been [...]
Doctor On Call on Flu Vaccines & Returning to Church – September 22, 2020
Dr. On Call Discusses Flu Vaccines & Returning to Church Safely with Listeners Q&A In this show, Dr. O'Connell discusses: When to obtain flu vaccine A study showing safe return to church is possible with precautionary guidelines Listener Q&A DrOnCall airs monthly on Raleigh’s Catholic radio station AM 540, Divine Mercy Radio. Listen online from their Local Programs page. For questions on these topics, Click Here [...]
Doctor On Call about Summertime Maladies – August 6, 2020
Dr. O'Connell discusses Summertime Maladies Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Poison Ivy, Heat Exhaustion symptoms and hydration In this DrOnCall show, Dr. O'Connell discusses: Lyme Disease Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever How hydration helps avoid heat exhaustion Heat Exhaustion symptoms to watch for Poison ivy DrOnCall airs monthly on Raleigh's Catholic radio station AM 540, Divine Mercy Radio. Listen online from their Local Programs page. For questions on [...]