Has the Failure to Suggest Genetic Testing in Men Risen to the Level of Medical Malpractice?
Most people think genetic testing is elaborate and unnecessary, but what may appear as superfluous medical evaluations could prove to offer life-saving information for those most at risk. It’s true that many families consider genetic testing a luxurious medical examination that should only be administered when required, but for those with a family history of […]
80 Percent of Admissions, Deaths & Costs Attributed to 7 Emergency Surgeries
In a paper recently released by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), a disturbing pattern was discovered about surgeries and deaths in hospitals across the United States. Researchers found that 80% of all deaths and costs experienced by patients were derived from a list of seven common surgeries. The researchers with JAMA analyzed […]
