Getting Nurse Staffing Right Is Critical
When I was the CEO of a large academic hospital we were…
Teenage Cancer Survivor Perseveres by Blogging
When Clarissa was 13 she entered Johns Hopkins Hospital to be treated…
Trends in Medical Care – Overview
There are a series of medical megatrends outlined in my book The…
Palliative Care Teams – A Big Improvement in Quality of Life
During the healthcare reform debate there was the unfortunate reference to “death…
Protocol Medicine – It Is Time For Doctors To Recognize Their Value
We hear that doctors do not like “protocol medicine” – they do…
The Incidence Of Kidney Failure Due To Diabetes Is Down – But We Should Not Be Pleased
Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of kidney failure that progresses…