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Florida surgeon fined for removing kidney he thought was tumor
The Florida Board of Medicine says a West Palm Beach surgeon has agreed to pay a $3,000 fine for removing a woman's healthy kidney that he thought was a tumor.
I'm a woman and a surgeon. Why is this still shocking?
I introduce myself and say I’m the consultant orthopaedic surgeon, yet patients often ask when they are going to meet the doctor
Surgeons should tell patients of double-booked surgeries, new guidelines say
The world’s largest surgeons’ organization says a “patient needs to be informed” when a doctor runs more than one operating room at the same time.
There was a time when doctors were doctors
There was a time when doctors were doctors, physicians, and surgeons. There was a time when we were not referred to as contractors, or providers.
Male surgeons are paid more than female surgeons, even in fields like gynecology
Women also had fewer chances to perform higher-paying surgeries, according to a new Canadian study.
Thoughts on fixing the patient waiting game
Our columnist considers what the new culture of technology-enabled instant gratification means for patient satisfaction. Can providers better leverage those same technologies to improve practice workflows and minimize patient wait times?
Rude surgeons may put patients at risk, study finds
New research finds that when doctors behave badly, patients may suffer in more ways than one
How Well Does A Drug Work? Look Beyond The Fine Print
A husband and wife who are doctors have been working on fact boxes for drugs that, like nutrition labels for foods, would more concisely convey a medicine's benefits and risks.
A surgeon mistakes a kidney for a tumor. How can this happen?
Surgeons, if you are going to help a spine surgeon, you would be wise to review the images before surgery and familiarize yourself with the possible locations of a pelvic kidney.
Surgeon Destroys Myth: ‘If Masks Don’t Work, Why Do Surgeons Wear Them?’
A response to people who use the classic fallacious argument, “Well, if masks don’t work, then why do surgeons wear them?”
When Surgeons Are Abrasive To Co-Workers, Patients' Health May Suffer
A new study shows a link between how surgeons act around co-workers and their patients' outcomes. Turns out rudeness and other unprofessional behavior isn't just obnoxious — it may be dangerous.
Why It's Smart to Opt for a Female Surgeon
New research finds medical personnel work better together when the operating room has more women.
How trained is your surgeon?
Science News: Indian Medical Association calls the move to allow Ayurveda practitioners to perform surgical procedures a ‘khichadification’ of medical practice. A l
Why surgeons should say 'sorry' for medical errors
Surgeons don't always disclose information when something goes wrong, but new research suggests disclosure can be good for patients as well as doctors.
What Kind Of Surgeon Would You Be If You Were On "Grey's Anatomy"?
Why this physician wanted to be a head and neck surgeon
I have loved my work even on the many days when I have found it overwhelming.
5 doctors and surgeons tell us what they really think about Medicare-for-all
Some doctors support single-payer health care — even if that means a lower salary.
Why intangible skills are so important for surgeons
I refused to stay scared, unconfident, and technically sub-par forever, and I knew the decision needed to be made right then.
What are the barriers to solving the upcoming vascular surgeon shortage?
Increasing the number of 0+5 integrated vascular surgery residency programs would help to alleviate a projected shortage of vascular surgeons.
