Foreign-trained docs: Does the care they provide measure up?

August 25, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Patients (and let’s be honest, some health care pros) worry that physicians trained overseas may not provide the same level of care as U.S.-trained docs. Should they be concerned? Read more

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Hospital vows to retrain staff, revise policies after patient dies in waiting room

March 10, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Emergency department staff who didn’t know — or didn’t follow — standard procedure were found responsible for the loss of a patient. Read more

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Senate report raises questions about FDA after-market review

February 23, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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A new report from the Senate Finance Committee highlights a potential conflict of interest within the FDA — and the safety of one of the world’s top-selling medications. Read more

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Study sheds light on why women ignore heart attack symptoms

February 19, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
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Here’s a scary statistic: Only 53% of women would call 911 if they had symptoms of a heart attack. Read more

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The latest competition: Standalone ERs

December 2, 2009 by · Leave a Comment
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Emergency-only medical centers are few and far between, but they’re gaining fans everywhere they open. Read more

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