An orthopedic surgeon accused of slapping anesthetized patients on the buttocks and making crude comments about them faces possible criminal charges, and the Syracuse, N.Y. hospital that reportedly ignored staff complaints about his behavior may be sanctioned, according to Syracuse.com. The...
Clinical staffing along the departmental model emerged with the rise of subspecialties. However, many medical staff leaders are now reevaluating this approach as they seek to streamline their governance processes.
Much has been written about the tasks of leaders and the skills required for leadership; however, it is equally important to understand that the success or failure of leaders is also determined by the personal characteristics of the leader. This concluding piece will examine the "+1," seven...
Credentialing Resource Center Journal - Volume 23, Issue 3
There is a saying, “Once is a coincidence, but twice is a trend.” State medical boards are finding themselves in the latter category when it comes to a perceived inefficiency in disciplining harmful physicians.
Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano will not accept a prestigious national award for quality after multiple lawsuits filed by former patients allege that the hospital allowed a neurosurgeon to repeatedly botch surgeries, sometimes while under the influence of alcohol and/or cocaine. Baylor...