Jon Hamilton

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Medical Students Say Their Opioid Experiences Will Shape How They Prescribe

One medical student was addicted to opioids. Another relied on them to control disabling pain. Both think their experiences will help them be better doctors when it comes to prescribing opioids.

A Year After Spinal Surgery, A $94,000 Bill Feels Like A Backbreaker

A service called neuromonitoring can cut the risk of nerve damage during delicate surgery. But some patients are receiving large bills they didn’t expect.