Medical Topics from Dr. Patrick O’Connell
Coronavirus Update: Nine Key Points
Coronavirus Update: Nine Key Points to Know and Share We’re entering phase 2 of reopening and we’re all overloaded with info on coronavirus, so here are my 9 keys points to know and share: 1. Nomenclature: the term “coronavirus” refers to a family of viruses that includes the current virus that we are dealing with. “Coronavirus” can be used to indicate the family or this specific species. “SARS-CoV-2” is the official name for [...]
Alternative Medicines and Primary Care Doctors
Alternative Medicines & Your Primary Care Doctor Do You Tell Your Primary Care Doctor about All Your Treatments? Would you believe that over half of patients using complementary and alternative medicines won't tell their doctors about it? That means that their doctor may not find out about their use of St. John's Wort (for depression symptoms), and the patient won't learn that it interferes with their prescription medications. Almost half of US adults use [...]
Dr. O’Connell Discusses Antibody Testing on Faith Works on Catholic 540 AM Radio
Dr. O'Connell Explains Antibody Testing on the radio show Faith Works Catholic 540 AM Radio In this interview that aired April 17, 2020, Ellen speaks with Dr. O’Connell about antibody testing that is starting to become available and how this antibody testing can be used in the response to coronavirus. He also discusses asymptomatic infection and talks briefly about the unintended harms that come from fear and the societal response to coronavirus. Ellen’s [...]
Dr. O’Connell Explains Covid-19 and Answers Listener Questions on Faith Works on Catholic 540 AM Radio
Dr. O'Connell Explains Covid-19 and Answers Listener Questions on Faith Works on Catholic 540 AM Radio Ellen’s intro to the show: “Faith Works highlights individuals that put their faith in to action every day. Amazing people who have an interesting and sometimes overlooked impact on our Catholic faith. We share their stories” Catholic 540 AM - https://catholic540am.org Divine Mercy Radio - station covers over 90% of the parishes in central and eastern NC. [...]
How Sentinel is Protecting Our Patients
How Sentinel is Protecting Our Patients Here are the steps we are taking during the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. O'Connell in his protective mask and goggles. When you call to make an appointment or if you have a previously scheduled appointment, we will ask you: What symptoms are you experiencing Have you taken your temperature and what is it Have you been exposed to COVID-19 Based on your responses, we will determine [...]