Michael Kirsch

162 Articles

Frivolous Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Targeted by Medical Justice

Whistleblower readers know my views on the perverse and dysfunctional medical liability…

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The Art of Medicine: A Pursuit of the Truth

I read this morning in our local newspaper that Tennessee is soon…

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The Supreme Court and Obamacare. And the Winner is…

I write now from the nation’s capital, one of my favorite destinations.…

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The Right to Eat What We Want

Last July, McDonalds’ Happy Meals became a little less happy. Kids in…

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End of Life Care: The Feeding Tube Frenzy

Okay, readers, how many of you desire to have a feeding tube…

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Is Treatment for Hepatitis C Hype or Hope? Big Win for Big Pharm

I see many patients with hepatitis C (HCV).  None of them are under…

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Honesty in Medicine: Do Doctors Tell the Truth?

Did Washington Chop Down the Cherry Tree?Did Washington Chop Down the Cherry…

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When Should a Doctor Fire a Patient?

His signature is, 'Your're Fired!'. His signature is, 'Your're Fired!'.Photo by Gage…

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Drug Marketing and Data Mining: Free Speech or Free Ride?

 Drug reps come to our office fairly regularly, but not as often…

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Concierge Medicine and Boutique Medical Practices: Cure or Disease?

Some time ago, I rented a car during a visit to another…

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