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During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act ... George Orwell

The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease ... William Osler

Some people, if they don't already know, you can't tell 'em ... Yogi Berra

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Hospital Performance Improved But Are Measurements Accurate?

September 17, 2011 jomaxx

Is performance or reputation more important? Does reputation equate to performance? Are the data being measured of real patient care…

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American Surgeons Consider Suicide More Than We Realize

January 22, 2011 jomaxx

All in all, a very worrisome picture is painted by this study. We can only hope that bringing this data…

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Adult Vaccinations: Neglected Preventative Medicine

September 29, 2010 Obi Jo

This raises the question, why can't I get these shots from my doctor? In many cases you can, but increasingly,…

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Communications Technology Speeding ER Care Delivery

August 20, 2010 Obi Jo

Health information technology and the use of newer applications that were not originally designed for health care (texting, mobile downloads,…

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AMA: Health Insurers, Make Your Physician Rating Measures Public!

July 20, 2010 Obi Jo

Measurement of physician and surgeon "quality" in the end, is exceedingly difficult, beyond the most obvious of measures such as…

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QUICK POST: Birth Rate in US Fell in 2008

July 12, 2010 Obi Jo

Both the number and rate of U.S. births fell in 2008, according to recent data — a change partly attributable…

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Interns not to work more than 16 hours

June 24, 2010 Obi Jo

But what if I am sick? What if shift change is in the middle of a major surgery? How can…

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AMS issued Method Patent for Trans-Obturator Slings:Enforceable? Doubtful

June 15, 2010 Obi Jo

Method patents are blatantly anti-competitive and as such may run afoul of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We would urge…

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Method Patents: Unethical in Medicine and Surgery

June 10, 2010 Obi Jo

Product patents for medical devices and drugs are common. However, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office only rarely granted patents…

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Mental Health Reform Just a Taste of Battles Ahead

May 10, 2010 Obi Jo

Real health reform means addressing real needs and mental health coverage, allowing for appropriate access to professional care is an…

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Hospital Performance Improved But Are Measurements Accurate?

American Surgeons Consider Suicide More Than We Realize

Adult Vaccinations: Neglected Preventative Medicine

Communications Technology Speeding ER Care Delivery

AMA: Health Insurers, Make Your Physician Rating Measures Public!

QUICK POST: Birth Rate in US Fell in 2008

Interns not to work more than 16 hours

AMS issued Method Patent for Trans-Obturator Slings:Enforceable? Doubtful

Method Patents: Unethical in Medicine and Surgery

Mental Health Reform Just a Taste of Battles Ahead

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