Medical Malpractice: A Closer Look at Payout Redistribution
A recent bill passed in the US House of Representatives proposes a number of changes to malpractice liability rules, including a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages.
All articles by Tafari Mbadiwe, MD, JD
The CVS/Aetna Merger: What It Means for the Future of Primary Care
In the new partnership, Aetna will have access to data on pharmaceutical usage patterns that will allow the company to carefully parse the insurance risks it takes on.
The Effects of Wearable Fitness Trackers on Obesity and Inactivity
Fitness trackers may not be not as effective at inducing positive shifts in diet and exercise habits as traditional methods.
Are Clinicians Too Reliant on Computerized Decision Support Systems?
Some might argue that using decision support systems might compromise the organic decision-making process.
Overdiagnosis in Medicine: What We Owe Our Patients
Physicians need to think about ethical problems in a way that allows a balance of competing priorities and also leaves room for personalized decision-making.
How Can We Effectively Utilize Machine Learning Programs in Medicine?
Machine learning programs are accurate and intelligible, but what are the potential pitfalls of using them in a clinical setting?
Using Conscious vs Unconscious Thinking to Solve Problems in Medicine
A physician shares his thoughts on the differences between conscious and unconscious thinking and how both apply to solving problems in medicine.
Behavior of Opioid Prescribing: Admitting What We Don’t Know
Opioid prescriptions should be tailored based on risk factors that correlate with future addiction rates and the pertinent outcome markers, but this information is still lacking.
The Streetlight Effect: Statistical vs Clinical Significance in Medical Research
Evidence of the streetlight effect can be found across several fields, including medical research, where investigators draw suspect conclusions from analysis of irrelevant data.
International C-Section Outcomes: The “C” Is Not for Certainty
Recent data show incredible variation in C-section rates from country to country.
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