One of the best articles I’ve ever read that explains the judgment pitfalls and snares we fall prey to when … More
Category: Protocols
The Problem With ‘Pay for Performance’ in Medicine – The New York Times
The idea is intuitively appealing: Reward doctors for positive outcomes, not per procedure. But it doesn’t seem to work as … More
Death of the Great Laboratory of Clinical Medical Science – Private Practice
People may ask, “How is it that no one in the UK-NHS was able to help her, but a guy … More
This Physician Declined to Do MOC. See What Happened to Her
The American Board of Medical Specialties says “.” This is echoed by my board, the American Board of Pediatrics, who … More
Most of the care you’re receiving isn’t patient-centered. Here’s why.
There is no excuse for the lousy service people get from our system. Source: Most of the care you’re receiving … More
Physician Shortage: An Alternative View by the Numbers | Robert Nelson, MD | LinkedIn
For the sake of brevity, I am not going to show my math. Trust me, I’m a doctor! Here are … More
The Brain Disease Model of Addiction: is it Supported by the Evidence and has it Delivered on its Prom | Disrupted Physician
Science and medicine need to be predicated on competence, thoughtfulness, good faith, civility, honesty, and integrity. This is universally applicable. … More
Value-Based Payment: What Could Go Wrong? | Robert Nelson, MD | LinkedIn
Those of you that recall the 1980’s and early 90’s will remember when primary doctors were transformed into “gait-keepers” or … More
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