Medical Malpractice Milestones
25 years after the death of Libby Zion at New York Hospital, a physician reflects on the changes in how residents are trained–changes largely brought about by the scrutiny invited by the tragic facts of Ms. Zion’s case. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits may be increased, and New York’s Medical Society is [...]
Move Aside, Twitter! Drs. Have Their Own Social Networking Sites.
In one on my February 25th posts, I talked about the emerging use of Twitter by surgeons in the operating room. But this morning I learned, courtesy of KevinMD, that physicians are using other sites tailored to their profession, to do everything from requesting advice on making a diagnosis, to what wine to serve with [...]
Imaginative Physician Energizes Patient By Singing Outside the Box
OK, I know it’s a little corny, and indeed, this story concerns a rural doctor, but thanks to KevinMD, we have been reminded that there are physicians who will go to any lengths to help their patients. Aware of how badly her elderly patient needed to be brought out of his delerium following hip surgery, this [...]