Americans say they love their veterans, but a sad fact has emerged that betrays that profession. Huge vacancies in VA medical centers means that veterans are not getting the health care they need.
- George Dock Professor of Medicine, University of Michigan
The Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals have been criticized roundly. Sometimes lost in the chorus of complaints is the depth of feeling that VA caregivers have for the veterans, a doctor writes.
A physician who has spent 25 years working within VA hospitals reflects on what it has meant to him to serve those who have served our country.
Cognitive traps can steer doctors away from the right diagnosis.
Thousands of people acquire infections while hospitalized. Many are caused by urinary catheters, a routine part of a hospital stay. But cutting back on their usage can lower infection rates.
Faraway sinks, empty hand sanitizer dispensers, employees who just don’t want to change are all reasons health care workers don’t wash up as often as they should.
Clothing for doctors is more than just a matter of personal style. It’s also about making a good impression on patients.
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