Michael Kirsch

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Measuring Physician Quality – Bully or Just Plain Bull

Patients are amazing creatures. The current breed is hyperinformed on medical information…

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Risks of Probiotics – Who Cares?

Earlier this year I read about a medical study that concluded that…

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Calling the Doctor After Hours

Of course, patients are entitled to medical care around the clock. You…

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Do Nexium and Heartburn Medicines Cause Dementia?

Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are among the most common drugs prescribed…

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Protecting Human Subjects in Medical Research

There was a tragedy in France recently that did not involve offensive…

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Concierge Medicine – Is it Ethical or Elitist?

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), perhaps the most prestigious hospital in the United…

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Emergency On-Call Physician Policy – A Doctor Dissents

I am known by my patients and friends for my calm, imperturbable…

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Are High-deductible Health Plans Working?

May I whine for a few sentences please?  My staff and I…

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Can Physicians Take Vacation?

Years ago, I was having dinner with 2 members of The Cleveland…

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