The Apex of Care I am a successful physician at the Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI), the U.S largest hospital for neurological disease. As a senior radiologist, I have a good idea who are the best doctors and how to get things done at my hospital quickly. Every year we take care of thousands of patients […]
What if HIPAA and Medical Malpractice Were Evaluated by Double Blind, Randomized, Control Studies?
The recent Dallas Buyer’s Club told the story of Ron Woodruff, a cowboy infected with the AIDS virus early in the epidemic. The story revolved around his inability to get access to drugs based on FDA safety requirements. Whenever a new drug, device or procedure is introduced, the question is asked- does this benefit the patient or […]
Why Can’t someone Give Me the Perfect Managed Personal Health Record (mPHR)?
I’m not as scared of dying as I am of growing old, Ben Harper, Glory and Consequence Whether we admit it or not, most of us are afraid of growing old. There is a sense of loss, of youth and vigor, coupled with the burden of managing your health in relative isolation. Although as a […]