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Penned by Dr. Pacita Belisario, FPDS

ast April 12, 2018, we journeyed advanced technology trends to achieve
to Tagbilaran, Bohol from different best results.
parts of Visayas and Mindanao, as
Lproof that we continually strive to Dr. Angela Lavadia expounded on “The clear
improve patient care by advancing our Intergenerational Communications. On a
medical and non-medical knowledge. daily basis, we manage a diverse mixture of
That afternoon was dedicated to the ages & personalities in our clinics. Although explanations
PDS Life Enhancement Action Program we should treat each patient individually
(LEAP). Since the inception of LEAP, it has and recognize that each person is unique, a
facilitated educational courses through guide to these generational labels inclusive and directives
lectures intended to empower us as the of the experiences that influences their
authority in Dermatology. thoughts, behavior and expectations, can
give us broad generalizations to facilitate of our PDS
The program started off with Dr. Rosalina better communication between us and our
Nadela’s talk on Acne Scars: Avoiding patients.
the Pits. Her lecture emphasized the President,
importance of actively treating acne The clear explanations and directives of
and giving topical maintenance to our PDS President, delivered in her ever
help our patients avoid and overcome calm manner during the town hall meeting, . . . Embracing
acne’s devastating effects. Therapeutic alleviated much of our apprehensions
Modalities for Acne Scars is no doubt a stemming from the changes and obstacles
heavy weight topic for us. Drs. Rosario we are faced with. Embracing Open Minds, Open Minds,
Blas and Blossom Chan selflessly shared Open Hearts and Open Hands lead to
with us their individual approaches and enchanting and real solutions.
techniques in the management of acne Open Hearts
scarring. The therapeutic strategies From the PDS Southern Philippines
both speakers shared gave the audience Chapter, our sincere gratitude to our guest
a more in-depth understanding from speakers and PDS officers, headed by Dr. and Open
the practical techniques to the most Lavadia, for the time they spent with us.
Hands lead

to enchanting

and real

solutions.”

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