Surgeons Plus Burnout Equals Medical Malpractice
We should not be surprised that surgeons, like everyone else, suffer from burnout and depression, according to a new study reported in The Annals of Surgery. But we should be surprised, and alarmed, by the manner in which the burnout and depression affects patient care.
In this survey of 7,905 U.S. surgeons, almost 9% acknowledged having [...]
Why HP and Lawyers Don’t Mix
The simple answer is: lawyers actually have work to do. Often, that is why they buy computers. Therefore, lawyers who want to get work done must buy computers that work. The logic is simple. But of course, even the best products break now and again. That’s why there are repair people, and in the world [...]
New York Personal Injury Case Law Update
Ahhhh! Winter! That magical time when fresh snow makes everything look clean for a moment, we’re all taken back to childhood memories of carefree snow days , and…oh, yeah, the time of year when people fall on icy surfaces and get hurt. As we are approaching that season, it is fitting that the Appellate Division, Second Dept. issued [...]