Our challenge – the long tail
Given that the long tail is very important (as The Health Care Blog describes), we must work to prevent long tail mistakes.
A little light reading about defensive medicine
But then some lawyers would argue that my dog is really a cat. And some lawyers might convince a jury.
Hearing on special health courts
Aside from that objection (which trial lawyers will wear like the flag), I can see no reasonable argument against special health courts.
Great hope for the future
While this proposal is specific for Medicare, most private insurers adjust their payment schedule to Medicare payments.
A tribute to my greatgrandfather
At seventy, Golinkin remains passionate, as Palestine’s rising music and art scene becomes a national cultural celebration.
Who should take statins?
A resident asked me the other day whether to put someone on a statin. The patient had an LDL of 136, but was not high risk.
Nature versus nurture
As we learn more about the genetics of personality, predispositions and behavior, I believe we will more easily understand what makes us tick.
Wine is healthy?
A vaccine to prevent shingles
I suspect that the pricing will not be an obstacle for me personally – but it will be for many of our patients.
A thoughtful comment which deserves reading
The key point here is that medical malpractice, as currently practiced, has “recovery” as the sole rationale.