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The Folly of Clinical Practice Guidelines
August 19, 2024 from Aaron Kheriaty via Substack The medical field is facing a crisis of trust. According to Pew Research, public confidence in medical scientists dropped from 40% in 2020 to 29% in 2022. A survey by the American Board of Internal Medicine similarly...
Why Are We Sick
September 11, 2024 from Aaron Kheriaty via Substack Modern medicine, once a beacon of healing and innovation, is at a crossroads. As it expands in scope and influence, the unintended consequences of its growth threaten the very health it aims to protect. Whether...
UK Emergency Department Waits Caused 14,000 Deaths in 2023
September 11, 2024 from The Guardian A recent inquiry into NHS England has uncovered a troubling trend: long delays in accessing hospital, GP, and mental health services are causing thousands of unnecessary deaths each year. This detailed analysis, led by Lord Ara...
Laser Hair Removal Tops List of Most Litigated Energy-Based Procedures
June 25, 2024 from Medscape Laser hair removal continues to be the most litigated energy-based procedure, according to a recent cross-sectional study examining malpractice and medical liability claims. Conducted by Dr. Scott Stratman and colleagues, the study...
Why Accountability in Canadian Healthcare Needs to Improve For Patient Safety
September 10, 2024 from The Financial Post In recent years, concerns over the accountability and transparency of the Canadian healthcare system have grown. With long wait times and insufficient communication around critical cases, many patients are left without the...