Psychiatrists are not surgeons

Patients’ expectations from internists, psychiatrists and surgeons

Introduction: Treatment is a complicated phenomenon which is influenced by a lot of factors. An important factor which directly affects patients’ treatment is the relationship between patient and physicians. This study was conducted to investigate the expectations of patients from their physicians. Methods: The target population in this cross-sectional study was all patients who, for the firs...

Not enough cataract surgeons.

obesity dilemma: are there enough bariatric surgeons?

Are orthopaedic surgeons gorillas?

pointing at the mouse, shouted triumphantly, 'There it is!' Order having been restored by catching the mouse, the surgeon advanced once more towards the operating table. In doing so he struck his head violently against the rim of the operating lamp, not noticing that it had been placed somewhat lower than usual. He collapsed on to the floor, briefly concussed, and the patient sat up again, gazi...

Are surgeons accepting bribes?

he relationship of orthopedic surgeons to medical device companies has come under increasing scrutiny in recent months. A front-page article in the September 22, 2005, issue of The New York Times reported that a Louisiana orthopedic surgeon paid $10,000 in fines after state investigators determined that his consulting agreement with an implant manufacturer was an improper conflict of interest u...