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Volume 72, Issue 2
February 2008
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Editorial

Two E-Mails and a Joke
Douglas R. Bacon, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 1–2.
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Administrative Update

The Cost of Professionalism
Roger A. Moore, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 3–5.
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Topics: professionalism

Executive Report

Congress and President Bush Agree to Small Medicare Increase for Half of 2008, Averting Huge Cuts — the Battle for SGR and Other Reforms Continues
Ronald Szabat, J.D., LL.M.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 4–5.
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Topics: medicare

Features

Our Best Advocate is YOU
Michael H. Entrup, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 6–11.
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Communicating in the Public Eye
John F. Dombrowski, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 8–19.
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Doctors Day: Physicians Unite!
Timothy D. Quinn
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 10–11.
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Anesthesiologists: The Best and Brightest
Robert E. Johnstone, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 12–31.
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Who Are You Calling a Spokesperson?
Melissa Matte, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 15.
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Defining Communications in a Time of Instant Connectivity
Michael H. Entrup, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 16–17.
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Articles

Anesthesiologist Assistants vs. Nurse Anesthetists: What Are the Differences?
Jeffrey S. Plagenhoef, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 18–19.
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Topics: nurse anesthetists
2008 Officer's Profiles: The Leaders of Our Society
Jeffrey L. Apfelbaum, M.D.; Mark J. Lema, M.D., Ph.D.; Roger A. Moore, M.D.; Alexander A. Hannenberg, M.D.; Robert E. Johnstone, M.D.; Charles W. Otto, M.D.; Gregory K. Unruh, M.D.; Arthur M. Boudreaux, M.D.; John M. Zerwas, M.D.; James D. Grant, M.D.; Candace E. Keller, M.D.; John P. Abenstein, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 20–26.
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2008 WLM Laureate Annouced
Doris K. Cope, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 27.
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Nominations for Distinguished Service Award
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 28.
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Topics: awards and prizes
Call for Candidates for Presidential Scholar Award
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 28.
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Topics: awards and prizes
Nominations Sought for Award for Excellence in Research
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 29.
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Topics: awards and prizes
Treasures of the WLM
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 29.
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Highlights of the Third MH Molecular Genetic/Diagnostic Testing Workshop
Marilyn Green Larach, M.D., F.A.A.P.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 30–31.
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Topics: genetics, molecular
Addendum to January 2008 ASA NEWSLETTER Article
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 35.
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Anesthesiology in the News
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 44.
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Payment & Practice Management

Evaluating Contracts for Anesthesiology Services: Considerations and Pitfalls From the Clinician’s Perspective
David A. Cross, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 32–33.
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State Beat

Louisiana Court Considers Whether Interventional Pain Management Is Within the Traditional Scope of Practice of a Nurse Anesthetist
Lisa Percy, J.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 34–35.
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What’s New in

ASA and AMA
John B. Neeld, Jr., M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 36.
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SubSpecialties

International TraumaCare: Critical Care for Critical Times
James G. Cain, M.D.; Christopher M. Grande, M.D., M.P.H
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 37–39.
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Topics: care of intensive care unit patient
The Changing Face of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Michael F. O’Connor, M.D.; Gerald A. Maccioli, M.D., F.C.C.M.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 40–42.
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Topics: perioperative medicine

Resident Review

2007:A New Component,New Energy and New Directions
Victor G. Moulin
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 41–42.
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ASA News

CBA Program for 2008
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 43.
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in Memoriam

In Memoriam
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 43.
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Letter to the Editor

Some Curious History on Curare
Barbara E. Waud, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 45.
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Illuminating the Fog of History
J.P. Abenstein, M.S.E.E., M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 45.
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Reader Executes a History Lesson on Capital Punishment
Lawrence D. Egbert, M.D., M.P.H.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 45–46.
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Our Stance on Death Penalty Could Be Impetus for Change
John C. Sill, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 46.
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FAER

FAER: Granting Chances to Those in Need
Kane O. Pryor, M.D.
ASA Newsletter February 2008, Vol. 72, 47.
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