Patients
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Inform Yourself Before You Consent
Medical errors as a cause of death have made headlines again, some researchers estimate that 400,000 people die from medical error every year in the … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.
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DNE: Do Not Escalate. An Underutilized Directive
Many people are familiar with the medical orders DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and DNI (Do Not Intubate) which communicate a patient’s desire not to receive … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.
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Spinal Stenosis: What’s the Right Answer?
Spinal Stenosis is one of the leading causes of pain and disability in people over 65. Currently, it is estimated that 1 in 1000 people … ⚠️ You need to sign into — or first create — an account to read articles or comment.