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Meeting a patient again, years after a day that changed their lives
I wanted to share a serendipitous story about a patient I saw in the office today. I normally introduce myself when I enter the room, but today was particularly chaotic, and I wrongly assumed she would know my name. I sat down, said hello, and asked…
How reviewing medical malpractice claims made me a better gastroenterologist
When a patient is dissatisfied with his or her care, he or she can consult an attorney, who will enlist a physician “expert” to determine if a doctor has deviated from the standard of care and whether that deviation caused a negative outcome. Over the …
