Emergency department staff who didn’t know — or didn’t follow — standard procedure were found responsible for the death of a Philadelphia man.
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So far, at least 369 patients of one hospital have learned they didn’t need the stents their cardiologist implanted.
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Coders may need to add a “CYA” category to account for procedures doctors order solely to prevent frivolous lawsuits — if you believe a recent survey of physicians.
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Anticipated changes to the recommendations for who should get a flu vaccine will have many practices and hospitals juggling an increase in patient requests and questions.
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Telehealth has its place, but new research indicates it’s not a cure-all for patient interaction and education.
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A mother’s recent conviction in the death of her four-year-old daughter highlights the sometimes fine line between treating actual disorders and controlling children’s day-to-day behavior.
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Here’s a scary statistic: Only 53% of women would call 911 if they had symptoms of a heart attack.
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The recent back-to-back winter storms in the Northeast came with a surprise: A spike in finger amputations.
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A new report raises significant questions about the awareness of vegetative patients — and ethical questions regarding their treatment.
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New research shows what is — and isn’t — working for health organizations venturing into social networking.
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