Skeptical Scalpel

Who is rating the ratings?

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Oct 12, 2018 | Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

Everything is being rated these days. But who is rating the ratings? As a public service, I have...

Antibiotics for the treatment of simple appendicitis: Are we there yet?

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Sep 27, 2018 | Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

by Skeptical Scalpel Here are a few thoughts about the latest chapter in the never-ending debate...

Can common sense be taught?

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Aug 15, 2018 | Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

by Skeptical Scalpel An attempt to teach common sense to computers is underway at the Allen...

Charges dropped against surgeon accused of assaulting nurse

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Mar 14, 2018 | Articles, Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

Last month in this space, I wrote about “Things doctors should not do—like attacking their nurses”...

“Officials find NYC hospitals riddled with shocking violations.”

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Mar 5, 2018 | Articles, Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

I know it’s only the New York Post, but that headline could not be more misleading: The article...

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