Most of us see construction sites, and the cranes that tower over them, as an average, everyday thing. And they are, especially in cities. Most people see them as a sign of strong economic activity; investments in jobs and growth. Indeed, most of them are. We walk by them every…
In my previous post on this subject, I wrote of how The Boston Globe’s Spotlight Team recently ran a Spotlight Investigation into the practice of surgeons conducting “simultaneous surgeries: at the esteemed Massachusetts General Hospital. This practice involves a surgeon or surgeons ‘shuttling’ back and forth between separate operating rooms,…
I’ve written in this blog extensively on the subject of medical negligence. Some people have a hard time believing that medical negligence (medical malpractice) is really all that prevalent. But it is – far more than the average person knows. Approximtely 400,00- people die of medical negligence every year…
With the last day of the year upon us, almost everyone and his brother is going out to celebrate New Year’s Eve tonight, and party the night away. If you’re planning on being in a car tonight, I’d think twice about that. By the numbers, New Year’s Eve is one…
First, I hope that my readers and friends have had a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day. Given the fact that this is one of, if not the most, high motor vehicle traffic days in the year, staying safe on the roads can be a challenge. Right now, I’m vacationing with…
When most people think of medical mistakes, medical malpractice or similar, they think of surgical errors (such as operating on the wrong patient or body organ,) or medication mishaps. Hospitals spend billions of dollars collectively every year in quality control, quality assurance, and patient review systems. Almost every hospital has…
I’ve blogged here several times previously about the dangers of texting and driving – actually, of any smart phone use while driving. But most of my posts have had to do with the everyday drivers out there – known legally as “private passenger vehicle operators.” As annoying as it is…
In my previous post on this subject, I wrote of how new products in prenatal testing have caused several false testing reports, causing many expectant couples to elect abortions, out of fear that the fetus would be born with severe birth defects. The tests, which can be conducted as early…
A decade ago heralded an exhilarating time for medical scientists: The sequencing of the human genome – the foundation for all human life; the genetic “instruction manual” from which each of us is created. This historic effort ushered in a new, supposedly more accurate platform of prenatal screening tests, which…
I love what I do for work, but sometimes it just amazes me how – sorry to be so blunt – downright stupid some people can be. How stupid, you ask? How about driving a car while you’re dialing, talking, or texting on a smart phone? But don’t a lot…