| Gynecologists Offering Breast Augmentation and Ophthalmologists Doing Liposuction |
| News report examines why more and more doctors perform cosmetic procedures outside their specialty. |
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| Published: January 31, 2012 |
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| Tragic Error: Remove Monitoring Equipment From Patient Given High Doses of Pain Meds |
| Florida hospital to pay $7.9 million to family of woman left in vegetative state. |
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| Published: January 31, 2012 |
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| The Battle for Control of OR Control Systems |
| Stryker Corp. and Karl Storz Endoscopy set to clash over who can make integrated OR control systems. |
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| Published: January 31, 2012 |
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| NFL Player Blames Team Physician for Causing His Leg Infection, Cutting Short His Career |
| Physician allegedly treated him in unsterile conditions, let him back on the field too early. |
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| Published: January 31, 2012 |
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| Informed Consent and the Deaf Patient |
| Hospital cleared in deaf woman's epidural injury case. |
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| Published: January 30, 2012 |
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| Video Demonstrates "Goldilocks Anesthesia" |
| Anesthesiologist employs brain monitoring to administer just the right amount of propofol. |
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| Published: January 30, 2012 |
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| Shady ASC Sale Brings $8.8M Verdict for Cheated Physician-Investor |
| Partners convinced him to sell by lying about center's Medicare approval. |
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| Published: January 27, 2012 |
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| Errant Needlestick Costs Surgery Center $1.25 Million |
| Patient claims permanent damage stemming from negligence during blood draw. |
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| Published: January 27, 2012 |
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| Were Employees Disciplined for Reporting Sexual Harassment? |
| Federal judge allows retaliation charges against Texas hospital to go to trial. |
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| Published: January 26, 2012 |
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| FDA Approves Surgical Adhesive for U.S. Study |
| Absorbable product could sidestep complications, accelerate wound healing. |
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| Published: January 25, 2012 |
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| Did Surgeon's Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Affect Surgery's Outcomes? |
| Texas court lets malpractice patient investigate surgeon's musculoskeletal condition. |
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| Published: January 25, 2012 |
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| Shorten Your Pre- and Post-Procedure Times for Cataract Surgery |
| AAAHC's cataract benchmarking shows areas for improvement. |
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| Published: January 25, 2012 |
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| Hospital Not Liable for Promoting Drug-Addicted Surgeon |
| Patient loses legal battle against the facility she accused of protecting the troubled doc. |
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| Published: January 24, 2012 |
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| The Case of the Hospital's Secretly Taped Admission of Error |
| Ohio courts denied hospital's claim that the peer review process protected its admission. |
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| Published: January 24, 2012 |
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| Who's to Blame for IV Start That Caused Patient's Nerve Injury? |
| Technicality spares hospital and nurse who inserted the needle. |
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| Published: January 19, 2012 |
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| N.J. Gov. Vetoes Single-Room Surgery Change |
| Proposed licensing legislation "effectively killed." |
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| Published: January 18, 2012 |
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| DVT Risks Persist Following Joint Replacement Surgery |
| Preventative measures might not be enough to avert the potentially deadly complication. |
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| Published: January 18, 2012 |
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| Calif. Weight-Loss Surgery Centers Accused of Fraud |
| Whistleblower lawsuit alleges phony procedures and billing. |
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| Published: January 18, 2012 |
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| Surgeons Defamed by Disgruntled Patient Win $12 Million Verdict |
| Patient to pay damages for disparaging doctors online and in public meetings. |
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| Published: January 13, 2012 |
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| The Case of the Mismarked Nipples |
| Breast reduction patient sues surgeon for placing her nipples too high. |
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| Published: January 12, 2012 |
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| You Might Not Agree With AORN's New Medication Safety Guidelines |
| AORN calls 2 of its recommended practices "controversial." |
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| Published: January 11, 2012 |
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| Changes on the Horizon for New Jersey ASCs |
| Lawmakers vote to overhaul single-OR regulations, eliminate cosmetic surgery tax. |
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| Published: January 11, 2012 |
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| Inside the SUD Debate |
| Reprocessed single-use devices are cost effective and environmentally friendly, but are they safe? |
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| Published: January 11, 2012 |
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| Insurer, Surgeons Sue Each Other Over Back Pain Treatment |
| State Farm alleges billing fraud, while physicians counterclaim defamation. |
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| Published: January 10, 2012 |
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| Is Robotic Prostatectomy Overhyped? |
| New research shows no clear benefit over conventional surgery. |
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| Published: January 10, 2012 |
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| Malpractice Case Pits Informed Consent Vs. Expert Testimony |
| Surgeon failed to outline risks, but patient didn't have solid proof of injury. |
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| Published: January 9, 2012 |
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| Court: Radiation From Old C-Arm Didn't Cause Urologist's Eye, Hand Ailments |
| Center could've done more to protect doc from fluoroscopy's invisible dangers, but is not liable for his injuries. |
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| Published: January 6, 2012 |
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| FDA Orders Safety Studies of Women's Surgical Mesh |
| Amid reports of serious complications and patient deaths, manufacturers must review products' risks versus benefits. |
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| Published: January 5, 2012 |
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| Are You Sending the Right Patients for Testing? |
| Canadian researchers question the factors driving pre-surgical consultations. |
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| Published: January 5, 2012 |
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| Patient Accidentally Dosed With Paralytic |
| State investigators credit hospital for response to error. |
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| Published: January 5, 2012 |
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| Plea Deal for Surgeon Accused of Sedating and Sexually Assaulting Wife |
| Surgeon allegedly sedated her with propofol and raped her in his home. |
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| Published: January 4, 2012 |
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| Infection Risks From Reusable Devices Are Low But Present, Says FDA |
| Website emphasizes importance of proper reprocessing. |
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| Published: January 3, 2012 |
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| Police: Surgeon Driving Drunk When Crash Killed Girl, 4 |
| Santa Fe, N.M., general surgeon arrested for vehicular homicide over the weekend. |
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| Published: January 3, 2012 |
