The Debate Over Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Safety
General surgeons should understand their limitations. As I read the article, apparently many surgeons do not understand.
Need abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery – find a vascular surgeon
This article makes some very important points. As a generalist, I know that one of my obligations to patients is to understand the limits of my expertise.
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Nearly 7 million people have private medical insurance, 6 million are in health cash benefit plans, and 3.5 million trade union members.
Holt on quality
We are striving to teach physicians to optimize their practice, however they know that optimal practice in 2003 may change in 2005
The Challenge of a Flawed Reimbursement System
Most physicians just have no pump experience, therefore, they use the tools with which they are experienced.
The Medicare bill and cancer clinics
Over the past 2 years I figured out that Medicare was overpaying for cancer chemotherapy.
Key to Excellence in General Practice
I find the findings of this article sobering. Perhaps we should evolve our health system in ways which take these findings into consideration.
The Complexity of Diagnostic Errors: A Doctor’s Reflection
I will continue to spotlight this issue because it stimulates a positive passion about our ability (as physicians) to make a difference.
A potential difference between statins
We know that some statins lower LDL more than others. Some raise HDL more than others.
Balancing Risks and Benefits in Patient Care
Having periodic allergic rhinitis, I have used nasal steroids with good effect. However, I am one of the 15-20% who develop nose bleeds from nasal steroids