LETTER: Finding courage in tiny incrementsRe: “Saving patients in tiny increments” (the Medical Post, Dec. 14, 2010) Spotlight: Adam GoldbergLiving life to the fullest Strategizing against a most cunning enemy Strong, ingrained, legion: Nicotine will even make a mule of doctors Disgrunted patient rams ER entrance with truck What to do when you make a medical error Attitudes and knowledge concerning adverse events vary, but the Canadian system is evoloving to learn from and prevent errors without creating a climate of blame and fear To touch or not to touch Why is it easier to reach for a speculum than to hold a patient’s hand? Doctors: Take a deep breath and reduce stress Simple awareness technique leads to less burnout, more empathy Nurses working long work hours can be deadly for patients Fighting the fickle finger of fate A doctor’s desire to watch his own surgery plays a hand in his resulting trouble with getting discharged Maria Coady: A passionate nurse and humanitarian Nurse helps with humanitarian relief efforts after last summer's massive flooding in Pakistan. First Previous 246 247 248 249 250 Next Last