Each week, authors at MedPage Today ask a handful of doctors about a health topic in a column called Friday Feedback. Last Friday they discussed the changing sentiment of the phrase “patient responsibility.” You can check out what the doctors had to say before diving into Dr. Silverman’s take below. Old Phrase Not long ago […]
Fear of Judgement Keeping Women From Regular Exercise
A new study out of England uncovered that some women don’t exercise as regularly as they would like out of fear of being judged by others. Going to the gym can sometimes be an intimidating experience, especially for beginners. Developing a workout routine can be difficult for adults in all walks of life, but researchers […]
Exercise Really Is The Best Medicine
Researchers at Texas Presbyterian Hospital conducted a study that revealed exercise truly is the best medicine for heart health. For their study, researchers asked 12 “ordinary Joes and Janes” to partake in a year-long exercise program. The 12 participants were classified as sedentary individuals prior to taking part in the study. Participants were asked to do […]
Quick Medical Checklist Can Reduce Hospital Errors
Just the other day on out blog we featured the American Medical Association’s response to criticism that the association did little to reduce the number of preventable errors in a medical setting. Today, we’re hearing about a medical resident who has developed a checklist that appears to reduce errors and improve communication when handing a patient […]
Conflicting Opinions Emerge Over Medical Malpractice Stats
A report from the consumer group Public Citizen suggests that medical malpractice errors are a major problem in healthcare industry, and while no doctor will argue that the current system is perfect, the American Medical Association suggests the group’s simplistic statistical analysis doesn’t tell the full story. The Public Citizen report notes that while medical […]
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