Measuring Physician Quality – Bully or Just
Patients are amazing creatures. The current breed is hyperinformed on medical information and has
Should the FDA Approve Experimental Treatment for
I’ve never had the pain and agony of having a kid who is truly
Risks of Probiotics – Who Cares?
Earlier this year I read about a medical study that concluded that a diet
Calling the Doctor After Hours
Of course, patients are entitled to medical care around the clock. You would not
Do Nexium and Heartburn Medicines Cause Dementia?
Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are among the most common drugs prescribed in the
Protecting Human Subjects in Medical Research
There was a tragedy in France recently that did not involve offensive cartoons, radicalized
Concierge Medicine – Is it Ethical or
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), perhaps the most prestigious hospital in the United States, has
Emergency On-Call Physician Policy – A Doctor
I am known by my patients and friends for my calm, imperturbable manner. Yes,
Are High-deductible Health Plans Working?
May I whine for a few sentences please? My staff and I have a
Can Physicians Take Vacation?
Years ago, I was having dinner with 2 members of The Cleveland Orchestra, one