Tamika Capone thought she was making a smart call by traveling to Mexico for bariatric surgery. Her doctor had urged her to have the procedure to reduce her out-of-control weight and blood pressure. But her husband’s health insurance would not cover the $17,500 bill. After a friend got the surgery in Tijuana for $4,000, Capone decided to do the same.
St. Joseph Hospital workers will rally on Thursday to protest two more layoffs in a series of staff cuts that union workers say have put patient safety in jeopardy. The two employees, both radiology technician assistants, were let go last week. Technician Kyle Glenzer said the layoffs will curb the department’s efficiency.
A Worcester urologist who mistakenly removed a kidney from the wrong patient received a reprimand from the state last month. Dr. Ankur M. Parikh, 37, received the reprimand from the Board of Registration in Medicine on Dec. 20 after admitting to the error in a consent order.
In the age of the internet, it’s easier than ever to pull together lots of information to find the best doctor. And if you’re like most patients, the metric you probably rely on most is the doctor’s credentials. Where did she go to school? How many patients has he treated with this condition? You might also read some Yelp reviews about how nice this doctor is; how friendly and how caring.
More and more millennials are ditching the doctor and many don’t even have a primary care physician, according to a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Some doctors say this could lead to people overlooking serious health issues. Dr. Niket Sonpal, adjunct assistant professor at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, joined CBSN New York’s Janelle Burrell to explain what’s behind this health trend.
Two physicians responsible for caring for the 29-year-old rape victim who gave birth at Hacienda HealthCare are no longer providing services at the Phoenix nursing facility. One doctor has resigned, while a second has been suspended, according to a statement Monday from Hacienda HealthCare. The action follows Hacienda CEO Bill Timmons resigning on Jan. 7 when news of the sexual-assault investigation was reported.