People frequently have faith that doctors would act ethically so that patients can recover from their ailments. When a patient visits their doctor, they anticipate that every effort will be taken to identify the issue and provide remedies. A patient may be...
People generally associate racism with a lack of education and may believe that those who know more about the world are less likely to judge others based solely on their appearance. Therefore, it would be totally reasonable to assume that medical professionals,...
Recently, the New York Times ran an article about Dr. Jihad Mustapha, an interventionist cardiologist who was performing unnecessary procedures that sometimes resulted in amputations and lifelong injuries. This is yet another example of a practice [nap_names...
Medical devices help patients achieve certain functions, from mobility to controlling the heartbeat. They are very critical - an error can result in significant consequences, such as heart attacks, organ function loss, organ loss, permanent disabilities and death. The...
Having a doctor who is tuned in to the needs of their patient is vital. This is especially the case if you are in a condition that is potentially life-threatening. In medicine, the margin for error can be very fine, and it may literally be a matter of life and death. ...
It is not a secret that medical students receive very little training regarding both how to identify when an error is occurring and how to react when medical errors do occur as patients are being treated. Thankfully, over the past few years, some institutions have...
Smartphones have inspired fantastic advantages, allowing individuals to stay in contact wherever they are. Yet, for all their benefits, there are significant disadvantages to smartphone use in certain contexts. One you might not have considered is their ability to...
Humankind has always had a fascination with contact sports – and there’s no denying that they can be dangerous. Broken bones, torn muscles and head injuries are common, whether an athlete is a boxer, a hockey player, a football star or a mixed martial arts (MMA)...
When someone comes to the hospital with the belief that they are having a heart attack, the doctors are going to consider their symptoms and make a diagnosis. As such, it’s important that the doctor knows exactly what those symptoms mean and doesn’t misdiagnose the...
You cannot always get the results you hope for when you undergo medical treatment. While doctors generally do their best to give you the treatment you need, each person’s body is unique. Hence treatment that works for 90% of patients might not work out so well for...
