Patient Harm: When An Attorney Won’t Take Your Medical Malpractice Case
Studies show that nine of 10 patients seeking a medical malpractice attorney won’t find one—women, children, and the elderly in particular.
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How Medicare’s Failure to Track Doctors Wastes Billions on Name-Brand Drugs
The failure to track doctors who shun cheaper generics racks up huge costs for taxpayers in Medicare Part D, which fills one of every four U.S. prescriptions.
Why Doctors Stay Silent About Mistakes Their Colleagues Make
Telling a patient about another doctor’s medical error can mean losing business or suffering retribution. Now, some physicians are looking for ways to break the code of silence.
The Horrible Condition of Assisted Living Facilities Across America
An examination of the multibillion-dollar industry reveals a mishmash of minimal state regulation and no involvement by federal officials.
An Etiquette Book for Patients and Caregivers
One small step for patient-centered care, and one big step for patient engagement, would be to set out clearly how patients and the village of professionals serving them will communicate.
Dicker With Your Doc? Not So Fast…
While it’s not a bad idea to pay attention to the various costs of your medical care, the president of the Center for Advancing Health argues that haggling over costs is not a long-term solution to spiraling expenses.
How Much Does It Hurt?
Northwestern's David Cella is leading a vast effort at better measuring pain, fatigue and outcomes. It may change the way researchers run clinical trials.