Michael Jackson's death puts 'concierge doctors' in the spotlight
Michael Jackson's death puts 'concierge doctors' in the spotlight
Sunday, July 5th 2009, 4:27 AM
Dr. Cheryl BryantBruce, M.D., Founder of Elite Personal Physician Services, Inc.
Cheryl BryantBruce, a Los Angeles doctor, flies all over the world to treat her affluent clients and check their wardrobes and homes for health hazards.
Doctors from "MD2" rush to a patient's private jet to give last-minute vaccinations before an exotic vacation.
They are called "concierge doctors," and they carry a small roster of patients and cater to the wealthy or famous.
This elite medical care is in the spotlight since Michael Jackson's cardiologist has made global headlines.
Concierge medicine has been a trend among the well-to-do, but is also making inroads with the less-affluent.
Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, takes the concierge concept to the higher realm of "doctor to the stars."
BryantBruce, who has no more than 20 patient families at a time in her Elite Personal Physician Services, commands as much as $150,000 a year per patient family package.
"It's an ideal fit for celebrities, athletes and business executives," she said, noting the high cost they are willing to pay lets her work free for the needy.
For those willing to pay $15,000 a year per person, and $25,000 per family, there is MD2, (pronounced MD Squared), which calls itself the pioneer of concierge medicine.
"We take care of the carriage trade," said Diane Guerts, marketing director of MD2.
They aren't in New York yet, but in San Francisco and several cities in the northwest, its doctors have luxurious offices and see no more than 50 patients.
MD2 counts Fortune 500 members, worth from $1 million to $10 million, among its patients.
"The care is no-holds-barred," Guerts said. Doctors go to a home, office or private jet.
The company was founded in 1996 in Seattle by Dr. Howard Maron, who treated Seattle Sonics basketball players.
"We value the privacy and discretion of our patients," said Guerts, who would not reveal any names.
MDVIP is making personalized care more available to a wider spectrum of patients.
Darin Engelhardt, founder and chief financial officer for MDVIP, said 100,000 patients in 27 states pay an extra $1,500 a year for individualized care.
"It's solidly within reach of the middle class," he said, bristling that Murray has been referred to as a "concierge" doctor.
A promoter of Jackson's comeback London concerts said Jackson told him he needed Murray because "I need personal care and I want a doctor 24-7, like President Obama."
BryantBruce said she would be able to dedicate herself to just one client like Jackson "if he bought substantial packages."
Doctors like Murray have been a Hollywood staple for decades.
Elvis Presley never traveled without his Dr. George (Dr. Nick) Nichopoulos.
Elvis called Nichopoulos the day he died, complaining of dental pain. Dr. Nick wrote a prescription for Dilaudid, a powerful painkiller.
Nichopoulos was later indicted on charges of overprescribing addictive drugs to Presley, singer Jerry Lee Lewis and seven others. He was acquitted.
Nearly 47 years before the 911 call from Jackon's mansion, Marilyn Monroe's personal doctor called the Los Angeles Police Department from her Brentwood mansion.
"I'm Dr. Hyman Engelberg, Marilyn Monroe's physician. I'm at her residence. She's committed suicide," he told cops after she died of a prescription drug overdose.
July 5, 2009
Michael Jackson's death puts 'concierge doctors' in the spotlight
MICHAEL JACKSON - PEDOPHILE PAINTING - BANKSY - 'HANSEL AND GRETEL' - ON DISPLAY
LONDON
Banksy, the anarchic graffiti artist, has poked fun at Michael Jackson, the pop star who faced child abuse charges, by featuring him in a drawing inspired by Hansel and Gretel.
Jackson is seen trying to coax a little girl and a boy with a sweet in one of four works displayed in Santas Ghetto, an amusement arcade that opens in Central London today.
The 3,000sq ft space showcases the best in graffiti, art and sculpture from around the world. There is also a chance to win works of art by playing fairground attractions.
I felt the spirit of Christmas was being lost, Banksy said. It was becoming increasingly uncommercialised and more and more.
Banksy, from Bristol, has made his name with subversive street art and has courted controversy with a series of daring art projects.
The value of his work is soaring. In October one of Banksys images sold at auction for £62,400 and Angelina Jolie has reportedly spent £200,000 on his work.
MICHAEL JACKSON PEDOPHILE PAINTING BANKSY HANSEL AND GRETEL DISPLAY BASHIR conrad murray neverland bristol uk england graffiti artist
The Madonna sang on Michael Jackson
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The Madonna sang on Michael Jackson5 Ιουλίου 2009, 12:11 Jul 5 2009, 12:11 | |
Μια μοναδική συναυλία έδωσε χθες το βράδυ η Madonna στο στάδιο «Arena O2» του Λονδίνου, μεγάλο τμήμα της οποίας ήταν αφιερωμένη στη μνήμη του Michael Jackson. A unique concert given last night at the Madonna «Arena O2» London, much of which was dedicated to Michael Jackson. Μία μεγάλη εικόνα του Βασιλιά της pop γέμιζε τη σκηνή, την ώρα που ένας από τους χορευτές, ντυμένος σαν τον πρόωρα χαμένο star, μιμήθηκε τις μοναδικές κινήσεις του. A large picture of King of filling the pop scene, while one of the dancers, dressed like a prematurely lost star, mimithike unique movements. Η Madonna στεκόταν πιο πίσω και λικνιζόταν στους ρυθμούς των μεγάλων επιτυχιών του Jackson. The Madonna and stood behind the rock rhythms of major successes of Jackson. Συγκεκριμένα, ακούστηκαν τα τραγούδια «Billie Jean» και «Wanna Be Startin Something». Specifically, we heard the songs «Billie Jean» and «Wanna Be Startin Something». Η Madonna στην αρχή του αφιερώματος είπε: «Σε έναν από τους μεγαλύτερους καλλιτέχνες που έζησε ποτέ – στον Michael Jackson». The Madonna at the beginning of the tribute he said: «In one of the greatest artists who ever lived - in Michael Jackson». Αν ο Jackson ζούσε, σε λίγες μέρες θα ξεκινούσε τις εμφανίσεις του στο ίδιο στάδιο, που θα ήταν και οι τελευταίες της καριέρας του. If Jackson lived in a few days will start instances of the same stage, which would be the last of his career. Δυστυχώς, όμως, για εκείνον, αλλά και το πλήθος των θαυμαστών του, δεν πρόλαβε. Unfortunately for him, but the crowd of admirers, is not anticipated. Η κηδεία του μεγάλου star θα γίνει την Τρίτη στο στάδιο Staple Center στο Λος Άντζελες και θα μεταδοθεί σε όλον τον κόσμο live. The funeral of the great star will be Tuesday at Staple Center in Los Angeles and broadcast around the world live. Συνολικά θα εκδοθούν 17.500 δωρεάν εισιτήρια για τους Αμερικανούς θαυμαστές του Jackson. Total issued 17,500 free tickets for their U.S. fans of Jackson. Ωστόσο, μόνο οι 11.000 θα μπορούν να μπουν στο χώρο της νεκρώσιμης ακολουθίας. However, only 11,000 could be put in the burial service. Οι υπόλοιποι 6.500 θα παρακολουθούν από τις γιγαντοοθόνες στο διπλανό Nokia Theatre. The remaining 6,500 will attend the next gigantoothones at Nokia Theatre. | |
Φωτογραφίες ντοκουμέντα από τη ''μαύρη'' μέρα στη ζωή του Jackson Photos documents from the''black day''in the life of Jackson - Google Translate
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Φωτογραφίες ντοκουμέντα από τη ''μαύρη'' μέρα στη ζωή του Jackson Photos documents from the''black day''in the life of Jackson5 Ιουλίου 2009, 15:45 Jul 5 2009, 15:45 | |
Ήταν από τις πιο άσχημες μέρες στη ζωή του Michael Jackson. It was the most terrible days in the life of Michael Jackson. Άντρες της αστυνομίας με βαρύ οπλισμό εισβάλλουν στο ράντσο της Neverland και ψάχνουν για στοιχεία για την πολύκροτη υπόθεση της παιδεραστίας, που κηλίδωσε το προφίλ του μεγάλου star. Males police with heavy weapons in an invasion of the Neverland ranch and looking for information on polykroti case of pedophilia, that the staining profile of the large star. Είναι η πρώτη φορά που φωτογραφίες, από εκείνη την ημέρα του Νοεμβρίου του 2003, βλέπουν το φως της δημοσιότητας. It is the first time that photos from that day in November 2003, see light of day. Ούτε ένας, ούτε δύο, αλλά 70 αστυνομικοί μπήκαν στην έπαυλη, αφότου ο 13χρονος Gavin Arvizo κατήγγειλε τον Michael Jackson για σεξουαλική παρενόχληση. Neither one, nor two, but 70 police officers entered the villa, after the 13chronos Gavin Arvizo complained to Michael Jackson for sexual harassment. Το δωμάτιο του πρωτότοκου γιου του Jackson, Prince Michael The room of the eldest son of Jackson, Prince Michael Το δωμάτιο της κόρης του τραγουδιστή, Paris The room the daughter of singer, Paris Οι άντρες της ασφάλειας έψαξαν σπιθαμή προς σπιθαμή όλα τα δωμάτια της τεράστιας κατοικίας. The security men searched span to span all the rooms in the huge house. Μεταξύ άλλων, μπήκαν και στις κρεβατοκάμαρες των παιδιών του Βασιλιά της pop, αλλά και στη δικιά του, ενώ τρύπησαν με τρυπάνι και το χρηματοκιβώτιο του. Among others, entered the bedroom and the children of the King of pop, but also to own, and with drill hole and the box. Όπως φαίνεται από τις εικόνες, το ράντσο της Neverland, που πλέον είναι άδειο, ήταν γεμάτο με τοιχογραφίες, παιχνίδια, βιβλία και φωτογραφίες. As seen from the pictures, the ranch of Neverland, which is now empty, was filled with murals, toys, books and photographs. | |
