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Patient: I was beaten for leaving hospital


September 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

BrawlInjuries

If this story is true, one hospital needs to undertake some serious retraining of its security staff.

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The next epidemic: Texter’s thumb?


September 3, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Too much texting may seem like it wouldn’t be that hard on the body. Tell that to the woman who just had to have two tendons removed due to over-use.

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Fraudsters selling ‘Obamacare’ insurance to seniors


September 1, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

It was only a matter of time.

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Hospital sues patient for $350k — while she’s still in the hospital


August 31, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

No one would blame a hospital for seeking payment for its services. But perhaps it’s best to wait for patients to be discharged before serving them with papers.

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No, you can’t look up your ex’s medical records


August 31, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

FileSteal

Seems like Iowa hospitals are facing an epidemic of nosiness — and HIPAA violations.

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‘Excuse me: You’re not using that hip, are you?’


August 26, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Johnson & Johnson is recalling two different hip replacement implants due to a number of the products failing.

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Nurse fired for HIPAA violation after discussing cop-killer patient: Was it fair?


August 24, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Even an off-the-cuff venting session online can result in a HIPAA violation and firing if health providers aren’t careful about what they do — or don’t — say.

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‘They had to remove what from where?’


August 24, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Every health care professional has a go-to story when someone asks about the strangest thing they’ve seen in their work. Can your story top these?

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Study: Docs who own facilities treat patients differently


August 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Whether or not you need knee surgery may depend on if your surgeon has an ownership stake in the local surgical center.

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On-site, professional interpreters make ERs safer, more effective


August 20, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Making it easier for non-English speakers to communicate has benefits for everyone in the Emergency department.

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