Dr Fragen in the operating room

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  • TPA and the Trauma Patient

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    In case you didn’t know or were wondering, using [TPA][] in the trauma patient isn’t a good idea. It’s especially bad when the path of the bullet went across to top of the liver. And before you ask, yes there was a vascular injury and yes a vascular surgeon used the TPA. I guess another…

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  • Best doctors

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    I have to agree with [Kevin MD][1], [Sid Schwab][2] has written the best summary of why that vast majority of people just don’t get the problems in healthcare. > … there seems to be a very schizophrenic attitude about physicians. People want more knowledgeable doctors, ones that will listen better and explain more clearly. Docs…

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  • iPhone Spam reduction

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    Here are a couple of great ideas to prevent iPhone spam. * [Spam Free Email (For The iPhone) [on Geek & Mild]][1] * [TMO Quick Tip – Using Multiple Reply Addresses In Mail || The Mac Observer][2] [1]: http://seansperte.com/entry/spam_free_email_for_the_iphone/ [2]: http://www.macobserver.com/tip/2006/09/25.1.shtml

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  • Expert Witness

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    [NEUROSURGEONS ATTEMPT TO INTIMIDATE EXPERTS][1] > Well, neurosurgeons have decided to put a stop on suits against neurosurgeons. How? The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) has decided that any expert who testifies against one of its members should have their testimony subjected to review by their organization. Personally, I think this is less about…

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  • AMA adopts principles for health courts

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    > The [American Medical Association (AMA) today adopted new principles for health courts][1], special medical courts composed of judges trained in medical standards that could render more accurate decisions on whether or not medical malpractice has actually occurred. This is probably a very good thing for doctors and a bad thing for lawyers. Personally, in…

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