Medical liability in the United States problematic for both doctors and patients, and fixing it will require a multi-level approach, according to a recent claim by the American College of Physicians. The current approach “just doesn’t work, it’s unfair to patients…and it spends an enormous amount of money to compensate a small minority of injured patients,” […]
Are Doctor Work-Hour Restrictions Putting Patients at Risk?
Last year we wrote a blog post on the benefits and drawbacks of work-hour restrictions for surgeons. Although the restrictions helped lessen doctor burnout and led to a higher quality of life for residents, some believed it left doctors less prepared to deal with the rigors of daily medical life. New research published by Reuters […]
1 in 25 Acquire Infection During Hospital Stay
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that one in 25 patients in U.S. hospitals acquire an infection during their care even though hospitals have taken steps to reduce infections from spreading. According to the report that accumulated data from over 183 hospitals, an estimated 648,000 patients acquired 721,000 infections […]
Why Surgery Is Often Best For Torn Achilles Tendons
If you rupture your Achilles tendon, you’ll face two options – undergo an operation to repair the damaged tendon, or opt for a non-surgical method that leaves you on crutches or a non-weight bearing cast. Ultimately it comes down to your individual case, your doctor’s assessment, and of course, your wishes. Usually I recommend surgery […]
British Hospital To Use Skype For Patient Consultations
The University Hospital of North Staffordshire is set to become the first hospital in Europe to Skype with patients in hopes of reducing outpatient appointments by up to 35 percent. UHNS said it deals with over 500,000 outpatient appointments every year, but if the Skype program is successful, they can help 180,000 people from the […]
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