Medical interpreters can increase patient satisfaction with ED experience
Results indicated that 96% of the patients provided with an interpreter were “very satisfied” with their ability to communicate with health-care professionals.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
New York City hospitals take part in malpractice pilot program
Patients and families will be encouraged to use the new program to resolve issues rather than going through a full trial.
The right thing takes a wrong turn
Should the clinician have kept silent when asked about the treatment a patient was receiving?
Early signs of appendicitis are missed
The clinician did not recall treating the patient, and the medical record lacked a number of vital details.
Imaging options for patients with acute abdominal pain
Each of the three primary modalities—plain films, diagnostic ultrasound, and CT scan—must be weighed against their strengths and weaknesses.
Cutaneous lesions
Two patients present with similar cutaneous growths—one a series of ulcerative lesions on the lower leg, and the other a painless forearm lesion.
Tender, edematous, red plaques on a woman’s hands and feet
One month after starting a new chemotherapeutic drug, the patient sought treatment for painful peeling and redness on her hands and feet.
Exposure to moisture leads to palmar rash
A woman presents with a painful rash that developed immediately after exposure to water or sweating and
disappeared an hour after drying.
Maca root used to enhance sexual performance
Valued for its energy-boosting and aphrodisiac qualities, maca root has been shown to increase libido and reduce symptoms of sexual dysfunction.
An antipsychotic’s side effects derail a patient’s symptom management
After five years of treatment without side effects, his glucose level took off.
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