Obsessed with a Mark Knopfler song
I hope that some readers already share my obsession and love of his music. He sings for me, and probably for you.
Anti-Southern Bigotry
If you are open-minded, y’all come on down. You will be surprised. Living here allows you to daily have a pleasant quality of life.
More thoughts on high value, cost conscious care
The article promotes high-value, cost-conscious care by emphasizing thorough patient exams, avoiding unnecessary tests.
High value, cost conscious care – the antithesis of too much care
Improving healthcare requires convincing insurers and Medicare to pay the right people appropriately for better outcomes.
Performance measurement – what has it wraught?
Performance measurement oversimplifies complex medical decision-making, leading to negative unintended consequences and undermining patient care quality.
Statins and fatigue
Patients often stop taking statins due to perceived side effects like decreased energy, despite improved cholesterol, challenging primary prevention strategies.
Avoiding the unintended consequences of the new work hours
This letter from residents appears in Academic Medicine – Unintended Consequences of Duty Hours Regulation
Avoiding the unintended consequences of the new work hours
Reducing 30-hour shifts has diminished doctor-patient bonds, reducing continuity of care and weakening critical doctor-patient relationships.
Sherlock on diagnostic errors
Masterpiece Theatre has just run the second 3 episode series of Sherlock – a modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes.
Why do we expect productivity from physicians
Challenging productivity in healthcare, this piece argues for valuing quality patient care over efficiency metrics like RVUs and time targets.