Val Jones, M.D.

Val Jones, M.D., is an award-winning writer and graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and serves as a traveling physician to hospitals in 14 states. She shares her thoughts about healthcare on her blog at getbetterhealth.com.

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Ageism In Health Care and How Dangerous It Can Be

Older patients who come to the hospital can be misdiagnosed due to bias

APRIL 20, 2017 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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Why One Pain Drug Works for You and Another Doesn’t

Pain management is highly personal, this doctor says

NOVEMBER 12, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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Doctors Should Talk With Family to Avoid Misdiagnosis

One physician's cautionary tale about why good communication is key

OCTOBER 14, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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Doctors Should Ask If Treatment Has Gone Too Far

Sometimes the best medical care physicians can offer is none at all

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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Are Women More Motivated By a Chubby Fitness Trainer?

Intimidation could play a role in why some avoid buff trainers

AUGUST 28, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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How to Be a Bad Gastroenterologist

A doctor is shocked by the poor treatment she got from a colleague

AUGUST 13, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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When Physicians Should Ignore the Test Results

Listen to your instinct and the patients, this doctor says

JULY 29, 2015 | By Val Jones, M.D.

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Are Nurses Ready (and Willing) to Treat an Aging Population?

Facing the geriatrician shortage, caring for older people will fall to nurses

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