Did FDR’s Doctors Commit Medical Malpractice?
In today’s NY Times there is an intriguing article on the cause of FDR’s death–something that has never been clear due to the shroud of secrecy maintained over the health problems of presidents of the time. The article’s author, Dr. Lawrence K. Altman, asks if FDR had a melanoma above his left eyebrow, and if [...]
Nuggets of Tort “Reform”
From Colorado, and particularly the Durango Herald, we get to see firsthand one of the truly significant problems with tort “reform.” Its supporters are not intelligent. The dead giveaway comes when the writer expresses his outrage that doctors are now forced to practice defensive medicine, when they should be practicing “offensive” medicine.
Well, you see, that [...]
Remember When Steering Wheels Were For Driving?
Hopefully you have all seen the steering wheel desk for sale at Amazon.com. The important thing is the “comments” section. Many are hysterically funny. And they should be, since they are in response to an idea that is ridiculous and frightening all at the same time.
Interestingly, a steering wheel desk has received the recent attention [...]