In this editorial in AM News on how to deal with the scarcity of docs volunteering their time in free clinics, there was this thought: ...

Today's horrifying story on physician incompetence, brought to you by CBC News: Nurses at Australian hospital hid patients from 'Dr. E. coli'

From a press release: Repositioning CME Summit: Commitment, Communication and Collaboration ...

From today's New York Times (free registration req'd): Despite Vow, Drug Makers Still Withhold Data. A snip...

This post courtesy of Anne Taylor-Vaisey: Baker DP, Salas E, King H, Battles J, Barach P. The role of teamwork in the professional education of physicians: current status and assessment recommendations. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf 2005; 31(4)...

Last fall, the California governator signed into law SB 1765, which from my understanding puts legal teeth behind the requirements of the voluntary PhRMA Code and the OIG Guidance. This afternoon, I spoke with a couple of gentlemen in California...

He's at it again--Orac over at Respectful Insolence once again made me laugh with his unique perspective on all things medical. This time, it's about a cellphone conversation overheard while in the loo. A snip...

This post courtesy of Anne Taylor-Vaisey: From the new issue of Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions: ...

From today's Boston Globe: Hospitals split over role drug firms play: Involvement in tests raises concerns over integrity of studies. ...