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Girl Died Hours After Doctor Refused To See Her For Being Late
The clinic had a strict policy that refuses to see people who are more than ten minutes late
8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes
By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...
A sick doctor must show up to work. That's wrong.
Doctors are humans and should feel human when they get sick.
Patients much likelier to choose hospital that employs their doctor
When patients have to go to the hospital, they're likely to choose a facility that employs their doctor, a new study suggests. The study, which finds that patients of independent doctors often choose low-cost and high-quality hospitals, hints that not all organizations are successfully integrating care.
Ensuring mothers do not die when giving life
A programme in seven countries advances efforts to reduce maternal and child mortality highlighting the links between violence against women and maternal health, and training midwives and community health workers to bring long-term change.
Hospital Errors and How to Protect Yourself
Americans are dying in hospitals from preventable medical mistakes. But, patients can minimize their risks by keeping a close eye on their care.
Why Are More Baby Boys Born Than Girls?
Does the imbalance start at conception or are there factors during pregnancy that favor the birth of slightly more males than females? Researchers find clues that point to factors in the womb.
3 Ways Obamacare Is Changing How A Hospital Cares For Patients
For the first time, doctors have a financial incentive to keep patients out of the hospital. That's leading to some interesting changes.
The Surprising Health Tip That Doctors And Bosses Should Recommend
A new study found that giving back results in 38 percent fewer hospital stays.
When The Doctor Works For The Insurance Company
Big insurance companies are opening their own doctors' offices and clinics — a strategy that has previously met with mixed results.
Doctors Save Man Who Swallowed 40 Knives
I don't know why he swallowed the knives. Perhaps he won't die.
Doctors, Patients Learning To Ask About Health Costs — Or Pay A Steep Price
With consumers shouldering a bigger share of their medical bills, some doctors are learning to talk about treatment options in ways that help patients manage costs. And Kaiser Health News tells th…
The Condoms of the Face: Why Some Men Refuse to Wear Masks
It’s not the first time masculine ideology has driven resistance to a public health initiative
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.
A system to identify doctors who've been working too many hours
With enough help from our patients, I do believe we can see a change in the culture of medicine.
When Patients Manage Doctors
People who suffer from multiple chronic illnesses often find they must take charge of managing health-care providers, especially when instructions and prescriptions conflict.
Are male or female doctors better for patients?
A new study finds hospital patients treated by women doctors did better when it came to two important health outcomes
Doctors find teen girls using contraception are alarmingly losing bone mass
The authors of the study say that their findings are 'of concern' and present a 'potential public health problem.'
Google AI can help doctors predict when patients might die
New Google AI is capable of sifting through thousands of documents in a patient's history to determine how long a patient may stay in the hospital or even if the person is likely to die there.
To Prevent Women from Dying in Childbirth, First Stop Blaming Them
Two-thirds of all U.S. maternal deaths are considered preventable. Racism—not race—is a critical factor
Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home
Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?
