Questions About Life and Death
Medical-ethics teams are increasingly the arbiters of agonizing health decisions. But as the number of hospitals with consulting services has grown, so have questions about how qualified some of these professionals are to render life-and-death advice. (Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient)
Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient - June 25, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: PAID Source Type: blogs
A Guide to Skirting Summer Germs
The season of germ warfare is upon us. Not without good reason have we become a society of germophobes, toting antibacterial gels and wipes, taking other precautions. But how at risk are we for serious infections in our everyday lives? (Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient)
Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient - June 12, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: PAID Source Type: blogs
Hospitals Move to Reduce Risk of Night Shift
Patients suffer higher rates of death, complications and medical errors when they are treated during thinly staffed off hours. Now, some hospitals are taking steps to improve safety and reduce their own legal liability from mishaps. (Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient)
Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient - May 28, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: PAID Source Type: blogs
Matchmakers: Patients Meet Clinical Trials
A number of new programs are stepping up efforts to match patients to clinical trials as concern grows about a shortfall of participants. (Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient)
Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient - May 14, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: PAID Source Type: blogs
A Fresh Focus on a Rare Risk of Anesthesia
The possibility of a rare but potentially deadly reaction to anesthesia is putting a spotlight on the many doctors' offices and surgical centers where a growing number of surgical procedures are performed. (Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient)
Source: WSJ.com: The Informed Patient - April 30, 2008 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: PAID Source Type: blogs
