Business of Medicine Experts & Viewpoints

Adverse Events in the Hospital Setting: How Safe Is Your Operating Room? Commentary on a study on in-hospital adverse events, published June 2008 in Quality and Safety in Health Care.
Commentary, August 2008
Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event? Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Expert Column, August 2008
P-4-P? How about P-B4-P? A new twist on a popular new language by Bob Morrow, MD, in his latest video blog for the "Transparent Practice" series.
Commentary, August 2008
Are Osteoporosis Risks Being Overlooked? Missed opportunities for osteoporosis detection and treatment following fractures are common.
Commentary, August 2008
What Is My Legal Obligation if I Allow an Intoxicated Patient to Drive Home? Can you be sued if you allow an intoxicated patient to drive home from an appointment?
Ask the Expert, August 2008
Recurrence After Groin Hernia Repair -- Does Volume Count? Commentary on a study on whether volume affects recurrence after hernia repair, published April 26, 2008 in the British Medical Journal.
Commentary, August 2008
What's the Impact of Air Bags After Trauma? Commentary on a study on the impact of air bags on trauma, published May 2008 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Commentary, August 2008
Retooling for an Aging America Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, President, Institute of Medicine, Washington, DC, discusses the impact of the "baby boomer" generation on medicine.
Commentary, August 2008
How Much Information Must Be Listed on a Surgical Informed Consent? I work in an ambulatory surgery center. On an informed consent, does the donor site need to be identified on the consent form?
Ask the Expert, August 2008
Medical Home-So Who Pays the Rent? A slightly unkempt view of what "medical home" is code for.
Commentary, August 2008

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The American Medical Association has called for a change in current federal law to allow pilot studies on financial incentives for cadaveric organ donation. Current law prohibits financial incentives, stating that any motivation for organ donation other than altruism is unethical. Do you approve or disapprove of such a change?

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Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event? Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Expert Column, August 2008

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