An op-ed in The New York Times a couple of weeks ago has garnered hundreds of interesting comments from readers. (See the article here and click on the comments link for a small sample.) The subject is nurses, particularly the trend among hospitals to increase nurses'...
If you have successfully completed the three years in the VRP (Voluntary Recovery Program), congratulations. I know it is a long and difficult process. You must remember, however, that you are required to remain in compliance with all terms and conditions of the...
We are finishing up our discussion of the difference between coroners and medical examiners. As we have said, the terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not strictly identical jobs. While the coroner may be a physician, there is generally no requirement...
A doctor is a doctor, even if he or she is a coroner or a medical examiner. The job does not affect the duties and accountabilities of a medical professional. If you have a license to practice, you are bound by the rules, regulations and statutes of the state you...
For a long time, a friend of ours thought the term "medical examiner" was just a fancy way to say "coroner." It took some time, but we eventually succeeded in convincing her that they are not the same and that the differences are not minor matters -- depending on...
