Among the top errors in medicine are those concerning patients' medications. Mistakes occur when patients misuse prescription medications as well as when they are prescribed the wrong prescriptions by patient care providers. "The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that adverse drug events cause more than 700,000 emergency room … [Read more...]
Medication Mistakes Among Top Medical Errors
Hospital Monopolies Drive Up Health Costs
Hospital Monopolies: The Biggest Driver of Health Costs That Nobody Talks About According to a recent post on Forbes.com, the healthcare reform debate revolves around how we pay and sell healthcare and related physician services. Insurers can monitor and restrict physicians from over charging, but are less able to restrict the biggest … [Read more...]
Study Shows Increase in Primary Care Physicians Prescribing Antidepressants
More patient care providers are prescribing antidepressants for symptoms, including headaches, menstrual cramps, and fatigue, as reported in "American Medical News." The study, which was featured in this month’s “Health Affairs,” found that “it is becoming more common for primary care doctors and other non-psychiatrist physicians to prescribe … [Read more...]
Illinois Enforces Law to Improve Patient Care
Illinois is in the process of putting in to effect a law that will allow the public access to physician profiles. The Patients' Right to Know Act was signed in to law about a week ago, by Ill. Governor Pat Quinn. Information will contain any criminal involvement as well as medical malpractice suits, ultimately protecting the rights of Illinois … [Read more...]
Recession Forces Physicians to put Retirement Plans on Hold
Recession woes have negatively impacted the majority of Americans; and for folks in physician services, it's no different. Having to place retirement plans on the back burner, an overwhelming number of hospital physicians are expressing their understandable frustrations. “Fierce Healthcare” reported that the majority of retirement-ready … [Read more...]