According to a recent investigative report, the United States is one of the most dangerous developed nations where a mother can give birth. Statistics indicate that over 50,000 mothers suffer significant injuries while or after they’ve given birth and approximately...
SPINAL FUSION DON’T DO IT WITHOUT A SECOND OPINION
Spinal fusion surgery is fast becoming the most common unnecessary surgery pushed on patients. It is a big money maker for the surgeon. The surgeon gets paid more from insurance companies when rods and screws are placed in your back. Not all physicians are ethical. ...
The link between physician burnout and medical errors
Physician burnout is a serious problem in healthcare that needs addressing. Burnout occurs when physicians become overloaded and experience emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, fatigue, physical exhaustion, cynical detachment and self-deprecation. Physician...
Is your surgeon withholding knowledge of a surgical error?
Your recent surgery in New Jersey went well, at least you think it did. The truth of the matter is that while your surgeon may inform you of a surgical error, she or he may not share whether the mistake was foreseeable. CBS News studied a survey surrounding surgical...
Are sales reps in the OR posing a danger to patients?
Doctors and health care systems often rely on the expertise of medical device sales representatives to help them understand the benefits of certain devices before making a purchase. However, many experts are cautioning that doctors may be relying on these sales reps...
