Physicians Withhold Information on Treatment Choices
A July 8, 2003 Associated Press story that appeared on the MSN and the InteliHealth websites reported on a study showing that…
People Check the Internet Before Their Doctor for Health Information
An original investigation published in the December 12, 2005 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that more patients are looking…
Medical Spending Continues to Rise
A feature story in the January 9, 2004 issue of the Boston Globe highlights just how expensive medical care is in the…
Medical Errors Kill up to 98,000 Hospitalized Americans per Year
USA Today, November 11, 199 issue reported that medical mistakes kill anywhere between 44,000 and 98,000 hospitalized Americans each year. The report…
Malpractice
Nurse Operates, Doctor Accused From Barcelona Spain comes an interesting little story about a nurse who was allowed by a leading ophthalmologist…
Interesting Health Facts for 2003
From the 2003 year end wrap up of the American Medical News comes an interesting section with some very interesting facts. Some…
Hospitals May Start Getting Report Cards
A story from the December 2, 2001 Associated Press reported that the University of Oregon has begun an experiment involving “report cards”…
Health Costs Could Double by 2011
A detailed study reported by Health and Human Services centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services said health costs are expected to grow…
Graduating US Physicians Feel Unprepared To Manage Some Common Conditions
The September 5, 2001 Reuters Health story leads with the statement that says “Many physicians completing their residency training feel unprepared to…
British Study Touts Benefits of Chiropractic
A study released by the British, Medical Research Council (MRC) showed that Chiropractic and exercise was effective for patients suffering from lower…
