AMA Calls for Self-Referral Disclosure
Any physician who refers a patient to a healthcare facility in which he has ownership should disclose the financial relationship to the patient, acc...
Study: Patient Harm More Common with Pain Pumps
Just how dangerous are pain pumps? A new study suggests that errors related to pain pumps are four times more likely to result in patient harm than ...
Electronic Records May Reduce Malpractice Claims
Electronic health records are intended to improve efficiency and reduce medical errors, but can they also lower malpractice claims? A new study publ...
At the recent AORN Congress, I happened to hear the story of a surgeon using more than 20 drapes to perform a hip arthroplasty. I couldn't believe my ears: More than 20? What draping is done with 20-odd drapes that you can't do with six or seven?
At the recent AORN Congress, I happened to hear the story of a surgeon using more than 20 drapes to perform a hip arthroplasty. I couldn't believe my ears: More than 20? What draping is done with 20-odd drapes that you can't do with six or seven?
