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Study Shows Professional Interpreters in ER May Decrease Medical Errors

It is estimated that 25 million US residents have limited ability…

Bar Coded Wrist Bands Another Effort to Prevent Medication Errors

Some hospitals across the country are already implementing a…

Bayer Ready to Settle Birth Control Lawsuits

Bloomberg News is reporting that Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Inc.…

Conference on Medical Errors and Hospital-Acquired Infections to be Held June 4, 2012

William Charney, a Seattle-based consultant and author of “Epidemic…

Medical Malpractice Editorial Right on the Mark

Yesterday's NY Times editorial succinctly and correctly summarized…

Survey Shows Not All Doctors Believe Honesty with Patients is the Best Policy

According to a new survey published in Health Affairs, not all…

Early Offer Legislation Proponents Offer Only Part of the Story

Dr. Kevin Pho is a primary care physician practicing in Nashua…

Doctors Call for Fewer Tests for Patients

Nine separate physicians' groups are calling for medical practitioners…

Bow Doctor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Two Patients, Found Dead

Dr. Steven Chern, accused of raping two female patients, was…