Patient Safety Organization Releases its 2009 List of Best Hospitals
The Leapfrog Group, a patient safety and quality advocacy group,…
Former NH Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Drug Syringes at NH Hospital
Last week, former NH registered nurse Trinidad Smith pleaded…
FDA Issues New Guidelines to Limit Radiation Exposure in CT Scans
In the wake of increasing reports of excessive radiation exposure…
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Resolved with Important Twist
This medical malpractice lawsuit in Rhode Island didn't make…
Yaz and Yasmin Linked to Blood Clots and Gall Bladder Disease
The once popular birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin have been…
Patient Safety Should be Primary Concern in Healthcare Reform
As the US House of Representatives prepared to vote on their…
United Healthcare Won’t Change Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines
In spite of the United States Preventive Services Task Force…
Recent Report Cites Potential Causes for Medical Errors
I've blogged before on the relationship between physician fatigue…
Feds Recall 2.1 Million Baby Cribs
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of…
New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Cause Concern and Confusion
When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued new recommendations…
