Most patients rely on word of mouth when picking a new doctor
In contrast, online physician rating sites based on cost and quality criteria are used by one in 10 patients looking for a new physician.
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December 15, 2008
Research looks at new ways to ease pain of kids’ shots
Distractions, topical anesthesia and education of parent and child all are possible tactics to soften the sting.
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IOM urges more rest for residents in push to improve patient safety.
Recommendations call for cutting back consecutive hours without sleep and providing more off days.
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Ho ho woes: Wrap rage results in lacerations and bad tempers
Emergency department doctors report that thousands get medical attention annually for wounds related to packaging.
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CMS proposes no-pay rules for 3 surgical errors
The agency is seeking comments on which physicians should forego Medicare pay under the policy and what related complications might qualify as errors.
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