John Howard, MD, MPH, JD, Director, NIOSH, talks to Eli Adashi, MD, about the efforts to protect health during and after the Gulf oil spill.
EHRs Create Startling New Moral Quandaries
As more physicians use EHRs, more ethical issues arise, including patient privacy issues. Also, is it unethical not to use computer technology?
Why Do Patients "Disrespect" Doctors?
When physicians make patients feel like it’s "business first, patient care second," they may lose their patients’ respect, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Development and Application
Dr. James Salz discusses the emerging use of lasers to assist in performing cataract surgery.
Do Physician Payments Bias Their Treatment Recommendations?
If a given diagnosis were covered by 1 lump sum, would physicians recommend less expensive treatments more often? Dr. Gerald Chodak examines the issue.
Lowering Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma: Medical Therapy vs Surgical Therapy
Drs. L. Jay Katz, Ronald Gross, and Brian Francis discuss the evolving medical and surgical approaches to lowering IOP in patients with glaucoma.