Unecessary Heart Surgery surgeons performing coronary artery replacement

Unnecessary Heart Surgery

Most patients trust their doctors and most doctors (in my experience) are trustworthy, in fact I married one. Unfortunately, not all doctors have the patient’s best interests at heart when it conflicts with their bottom line. The New York Times recently published an article revealing that many patients suffering from peripheral artery disease underwent sometimes…

Medical Mistakes Persist Despite Shorter Shifts for Doctors, Report Two Studies

Despite recent limits that have shortened the length of doctors’ shifts, medical mistakes have reported increased, according to two recent studies. While the medical industry is notorious for having staff that work excessively long hours, within the past few years, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has taken action to set maximum standards…