Interns not to work more than 16 hours
But what if I am sick? What if shift change is in the middle of a major surgery? How can…
Advocating for meaningful real health reform
But what if I am sick? What if shift change is in the middle of a major surgery? How can…
The Hippocratic Oath (OrkoV) is perhaps the most widely known of Greek medical texts. It requires a new physician to…
President Obama addressed the American Medical Association this past week. He laid out his vision for health reform. Many in…
Questions related to expectations of patients of their physicians and hospitals and the health system as a whole. Questions about…
There is no doubt that there is misguided spending by drug and device companies, particularly in the arena of marketing.…
Well, it is a great first step. One fueled by self-interest, concerns about "thrival" (thriving survival), true desire to evolve…
Physicians are now using the web more than ever in the daily routine of their practices. They check information, drug…
One thing learned early in the career of every medical innovator is that if your new idea requires major ergonomic…
The link below to this powerful article by Dr Kenneth Weinberg in the NY Times is well worth the read.…
Yes, sadly, fully trained, certified (and re-certified) doctors, licensed to practice the full spectrum of medicine, are still second guessed…