As I age, doctors somehow get younger and younger. I swear that I have seen doctors as young as Doogie Howser (note – if you don’t get this reference, you are young enough that doctors seem old to you!). On the other hand, I’ve also seen doctors who seem too old to be working at […]
Evaluating a Doctor or Hospital
How to Choose a Hospital
A hospital stay is scary. You put your life in the hands of a hospital and its medical staff that you know very little, or nothing, about. Did you know that your choice of hospital could be a life-or-death decision? How do you choose a hospital? Hospitals vary greatly on things like infection rates, surgical […]
How Do You Find a New Doctor You Can Trust?
Everyone wants, and deserves, a qualified doctor with whom they can have a good partnership. You may be looking for a doctor due to a move or the need for a new specialist. Or you might be searching for a new doctor because you are unhappy with your current doctor for any number of reasons. […]
When and How to Report Doctor Misconduct
As hard as I try to be the best version of myself possible, I sometimes disappoint myself. It’s safe to assume that everyone has moments they’d like to replay or forget entirely. Humans aren’t perfect. And that includes doctors who can make mistakes or behave rudely. And some of them even break the law. Have […]
What do Doctors Think About Online Reviews and Ratings?
When planning almost anything these days, from vacations and birthday parties to haircuts and oil changes, many of us read online reviews before making a decision. The same is true for people choosing doctors. In my post How Do You Find a New Doctor You Can Trust?, I discuss the merits of online reviews (and […]
