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


August 25, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

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?

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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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Which docs gets sued most often — and what’s the real cost?


August 17, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

doctor-rushing

A new study from the American Medical Association looked into which doctors — by gender, age, specialty, etc. — are most likely to get sued or have other liability claims against them.

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Proof: Menstrual cramps change women’s brains


August 16, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

New research may help guide new treatments for severe PMS symptoms — while giving comedians more ammo for “my crazy girlfriend” jokes.

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Patients have less trust in doctors with accents


August 2, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Health care providers with accents will have a harder time earning credibility in patients’ eyes. And there may be little anyone can do about it.

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Patients’ access to records: Boon or bane?


July 23, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Increased use of electronic health records is touted by many as a benefit for all involved. But some health care providers have their doubts.

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Study: 36% of docs won’t report an incompetent colleague


July 19, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

Bad news for those who assumed impaired and incompetent physicians would be reported by their peers.

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Study: Many chronic childhood illnesses resolve on their own


July 12, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

A new study indicates health care providers may want to rethink how they handle children with seemingly chronic conditions like asthma.

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More proof: U.S. health care falling behind other nations


June 29, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

stethoscope-and-globe

The U.S. health care system ranked last in a recent comparison of six other large countries.

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