A new analysis of data shows that, generally speaking, surgeons get better with experience. It is good practice for a patient to ask about a surgeon’s experience performing the proposed procedure, but under Washington law, surgeons have no duty to disclose the information to you in order to properly inform you of the risks of the surgery.
The FDA is considering a proposal that would allow drug makers and sellers to rebut FDA warnings in sales pitches to customers.
Virtual, remote medicine is becoming a reality. For years, offsite radiologist have been able to read and interpret radiology films remotely. Now health care institutions in the Pacific Northwest are offering clinic-like services via remote health care provider, among other services.
Valley General Hospital in Monroe is the latest smaller hospital to be taken over in the Puget Sound area. EvergreenHealth will now operate the newly titled "Evergreen Health Monroe" facility.
Clostridium Difficile (C-diff) Infections are on the rise in the United States, complicating the health of many and unfortunately killing thousands in health care facilities since 2011.
Surgical equipment is sometimes "left behind" inside a patient after a surgery. These objects are often difficult to find and diagnose, and can sometimes cause catastrophic harm.
Concierge Medicine Practices are relatively new. They offer more access to medical care for a price. They also can be found liable if one of their doctors is negligent in caring for a patient, as was determined by a Florida jury recently
Studies show that if doctors spend as little as three minutes more with patients, it will greatly reduce the chances the doctor is sued for malpractice. A recent Orthopaedic Association article suggests its members take such small steps to reduce their exposure to lawsuits.