At hospitals, as at Tiffany's, ruby-colored bracelets are far preferable to amethyst. ...more

September 25, 2008

A federal agency has approved Tampa General Hospital's plan to improve patient safety in its psychiatric ward, reducing the threat the hospital would lose tens of millions of dollars in Medicare funding. ...more

September 4, 2008

Tampa General Hospital CEO Ron Hytoff says he's embarrassed by a federal agency's findings that the hospital's psychiatric ward poses a threat to patient safety. He should be. ...more

August 25, 2008

It's a new way to push for patient safety: Don't pay hospitals when they commit certain errors. ...more

February 19, 2008

One operation went awry after an experienced brain surgeon insisted to a nurse he knew what side of the head to operate on - but got it wrong. ...more

December 15, 2007

I have some serious concerns about the ARNP (nurse practitioner) push for controlled prescriptive privileges. This push is consistent with a nationwide effort for the Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner to be fully independent from the supervision of licensed physicians. Physicians in Florida, including myself, are deeply concerned about this issue. As a doctor, I am ultimately concerned about the well being of my patients. ...more

November 21, 2007

At 3 and 4 years old, a child seems to define the concept of living "in the moment." She may crumple when a parent leaves or hurl a plaything when it frustrates, all with little evidence of self-awareness. ...more

September 14, 2007