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ER waits can be deadly
Did you read the story about a 30-year old man who died in the Emergency Room reportedly after waiting 8 hours to see a doctor? John Verrier showed up at Saint Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx complaining of a rash. … Continue reading
Medical Misdiagnoses are Common
Medical misdiagnoses are much more common than you might think. Take the woman who died in New York City earlier this year. For two years, she searched for answers to her medical problems. She was told it was asthma when … Continue reading
Cancer Patients Forced to Wait Weeks for Crucial Tests
Imagine being diagnosed with cancer and being told you have to wait more than six weeks to have crucial tests performed. That’s what happened to more than 5,200 cancer patients in the United Kingdom. A watchdog group blames it on … Continue reading
Doctors Can Learn From Their Mistakes
Most of us know in order to succeed we have to fail every now and then. The same goes for doctors who make medical mistakes. But in these cases the consequences can be the difference between life and death.
People Using the Web to Obtain Second Opinions
It seems the Brits are using the internet more frequently to double check their doctor’s medical advice. A new poll shows 75% of those surveyed admit to using the internet to seek second opinions.
Even Good Doctors Make Mistakes
Obtaining a proper diagnosis is not as easy it seems. A new study suggests doctors make the wrong diagnosis in 10-15% of office visits. And don’t think these involve rare diseases. The study conducted by the Houston Veterans Affairs Center … Continue reading
Don’t Stress the Holidays or Second Opinions
The holidays can be joyful but for many it is a stressful time of year. With holiday stressors that include buying gifts, traveling and visiting relatives, headaches can become routine. Studies show 9 out of 10 people suffer from headaches.
Do I have time for a Second Opinion?
It’s no secret that Dr. Oz has been an advocate of patients receiving a second opinion when diagnosed with a disease or condition. And once again he is touting the importance of having another doctor take a second look. In the … Continue reading
Americans & Second Opinions; Car Repair Rather Than Medical
A new poll about second opinions is not only shocking but scary. More than 2,000 Americans surveyed admitted they would be more likely to get a second opinion for a car repair than for an important health decision.
Second Opinions Required for Two Top N.Y. Athletes
The Jets QB Mark Sanchez and the Mets ace pitcher Matt Harvey both required medical second opinions for recent injuries. And those second opinions from renowned orthopedist Dr. James Andrews confirmed both athletes will be out for the rest of … Continue reading
