Skeptical Scalpel

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...

Things medical personnel should not do

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Feb 6, 2018 | Articles, Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

Here are some tips from an experienced former provider—me. Nude Pictures… Do not take nude...

Can Incident Reports Backfire?

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

Incident reports are frequently submitted by hospital personnel. Did you ever wonder what happens...

Ordering unnecessary laboratory tests continues to be a problem

Posted by SkepticalScalpel | Jan 4, 2018 | Articles, Doctor's Voice, Skeptical Scalpel |

Unnecessary testing wastes money and can lead to further testing. Why does it occur? Almost 60% of...

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