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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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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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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August 17, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

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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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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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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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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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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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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June 29, 2010 by Carol Katarsky

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