Watching someone fall in a comedy can be funny. Falling yourself is rarely funny, and is often scary. Unfortunately, patient falls in hospitals are common and dangerous, with hundreds of thousands of patients falling each year in the US. Research has found that 30% – 50% of falls result in injuries. Moreover, 4-6% of falls in […]
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Getting the Top Doctors Might Not Be Best for Your Health
I am guilty of it myself. When I am sick, or someone in my family, I want to see “the best” doctor, at “the best” teaching hospital. Sounds logical, right? Might not be. It turns out that getting the top doctors might not be best for your health. In fact, you might be better off […]
The Impact of Rudeness in Medicine
No one likes to be spoken to rudely. It’s unpleasant and unnerving. However, sometimes rudeness can harm more than your feelings. What is the impact of rudeness in medicine? A recent study shows that rudeness in a medical setting can be quite dangerous, and may even cause mistakes that can lead to patient death. How […]
Concerns for Older Patients. Pay Close Attention.
Managing an illness or injury is tricky in the best of circumstances. There are complicated medication routines and new terminology. You have to make treatment decisions, which can sometimes involve difficult choices. You have to coordinate your care among multiple doctors. All of these tasks must be accomplished while you are feeling ill or in […]