Readers of this blog understand how technology is reshaping the ways in which medicine is delivered in our society. I also wrote an article for
Many states have versions of “tort reform” laws that were enacted, in part, to limit the number and outcome of medical malpractice lawsuits. Does Washington have
We have all had to make substantial changes to our daily lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have had to replace personal meetings with
The vast majority of people who call my office looking for legal help are not familiar with the legal system. They’ve likely never spoken with
In times like these, it can be useful to think of positive trends in global health. One such trend is the use of the power
The coronavirus pandemic is unsettling to all of us. I have been pleasantly surprised with the reaction from our community (particularly Washington State) to the
Some of the largest health care systems in the country are opposing a rule aimed at improving your access to patient records The Department of
Surgery centers are increasingly popular alternatives to hospitals; they come with some unappealing tradeoffs, however. The concept of surgical centers started almost fifty years ago as
Some doctors opt out of insurance – and can leave their patients in the cold People commonly assume that the doctor or surgeon they are
Long hours and low pay contributing to residents’ frustration Residents at the University of Washington staged a “sick in” recently in order to get medical