Often in my world patients often are explicitly or implicitly blamed for the harm that has happened to them. It is not the provider’s fault
Background studies on medication errors There are far too many medication errors on a daily basis. A study on medication errors describes that about 1.3
A new study by the American Cancer Society found that, although its incidence among older adults has been decreasing recently, colon cancer is increasing among
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
What is a Stroke and How is it Diagnosed? A stroke is caused by a blockage of blood supply to the brain. Ischemic strokes are
The Secretary of HHS (Dept. of Health and Human Services) recently declared that health care providers, and those companies that make or distribute drugs and
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
As we seemingly enter a new and heightened phase of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly in Seattle, I am reminded how easy it is to get
