Observation Status: Putting Patients Between a Rock and a Hard Place
One of the many things that irks me about our
What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know WILL Hurt You
Have you ever heard the saying, “What you don’t know
Is Your Hospital Safe?
I live in a metropolitan area with several renowned academic
Do You Understand What Your Doctor is Saying to You?
My father was college-educated and had no obvious difficulty understanding
How to Spot the Errors in Your Hospital Bill
I had surgery in May 2016. Within 60 days I
Five Ways to Get Your Doctor to Listen to You
During one of my dad’s more frustrating hospitalizations my sisters
How to Avoid Medication Errors
My father had several chronic health conditions and was cared
The Family Meeting Part 2: How to Prepare
As discussed in last week’s blog post, the family meeting
The Family Meeting: Part 1
There’s nothing more frightening than having a loved one in
Who are the Doctors Caring for You in the Hospital?
When I began practicing as a hospitalist physician my patients’
