The IOM targets doctors
A new Institute of Medicine report calls for more-stringent licensing and recredentialing criteria.
Last Word: The last delivery
Excessive malpractice premiums forced this physician to give up the work she loves.
The Way I See It: One-size pain regs won't work
The JCAHO's new pain standards create more problems than they solve, charges the author.
HIPAA Consult: Answers to your questions about. . .
Bill payments; accounting rules; accidental disclosures; disclosure to a spouse; treatment for STDs; document shredding
When to add--or subtract--physicians
The era of bigger is better is over. There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to expansion decisions, but here are some guidelines.
Are you liable for a colleague's mistake?
"Vicarious liability" and "ostensible agency" sound like obscure legal theories, but they can land you in court. Here's how to protect yourself.
Investment Insider: Gary Shilling on the dangers of deflation
A long spell of declining prices could mean financial disaster--unless you're prepared, this noted economist says.
Hire a pharmacist?
Having a clinical pharmacist on staff can enhance patient care, prevent medication errors, and make your workday more manageable.
Alter records, lose the case
"Updating" your clinical records to bolster your malpractice defense is a sure way to lose the case, say attorneys.
Memo from the Editor : Your thoughts
Our new series, "What would you do?"
The HMO lawsuit: Is the end in sight?
This class-action lawsuit could force insurers to stop shortchanging physicians.
Retire early? These docs did--and came back
Four doctors who quit medicine tell us why they "unretired," and how they feel about being back in practice. Plus, some tips from the experts to help you handle your own transitions.
For us, workers' comp may not work
Badly injured on his way to work, this doctor learned that his employer's workers' comp plan wouldn't cover him.
Could a malpractice mega-verdict wipe you out?
In theory, yes. But in reality, doctors rarely lose their personal assets.
Why I left medicine, and why I came back
After five years as a stock broker, this doctor returned as a hospitalist.
When the snowbirds return
Coordinating their care is a challenge physicians must plan for.
Overworked doctors sue for a breather
Two very busy physicians almost lost their hospital privileges because they wanted to restrict the scope of their practice.
Look behind a patient's words
When symptoms don't make sense or a story doesn't hang together, there's usually a deeper meaning.
Want more young patients?
Older teens and twenty-somethings can be challenging and appreciative patients, and can insure a healthy practice base for years to come.
My longest year
Young Doctor Award: 2002 Doctors' Writing Contest
9 ways to curb car insurance costs
Don't pay more than you have to for car insurance. Here's how to grab every discount you're eligible for.
The threat worse than malpractice
Complaints to the state medical board can cause even more trouble, and still lead to a lawsuit.
Who taught you what medicine is?
The patients and colleagues in a small West Virginia town helped this scientist learn how to be a physician.
The Way I See It: It's med school, not boot camp
Tormenting students and residents is no way to teach the art of medicine.
Bone scans at the drug store?
Pharmacy-based screenings can be a time saver. But are they accurate? And will you see the results?
New Fee Survey: Bridging the reimbursement gap
Our latest survey on fees and reimbursements shows a continuing--and substantial--gap between what you charge and what you get paid.
P. Hunter Bolton: Family doctor
The author found more than old instruments in a medical bag he inherited.
They're not sick; they need a doctor; you can cope
You became a doctor to take care of sick people. So what are all these healthy folks doing in your waiting room?
