Defensive Medicine
As a doctor involved in medical tourism, I've seen firsthand how defensive medicine, characterized by the preemptive use of unnecessary tests and procedures to avoid malpractice lawsuits, significantly impacts healthcare. This practice not only inflates healthcare costs unnecessarily but also deeply erodes patient trust in local systems. This
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Curious why doctors order so many tests? Learn about defensive medicine—why it happens, how it affects you, and what you can do to make healthcare better for everyone. A patient-friendly guide to understanding the system!
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As a doctor practicing in Egypt, I’ve seen firsthand how defensive medicine is reshaping healthcare—and not in a good way. Defensive medicine, simply put, is when doctors prioritize avoiding lawsuits over providing optimal care. And sadly, it's becoming more common in Egypt. Patient Satisfaction vs. Patient
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Discover how patients often confuse medical errors, complications, and malpractice, and learn why understanding these distinctions is crucial for fostering trust, patient safety, and value-based healthcare services
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Understanding Medical Errors and Malpractice: A Patient’s Guide to Staying Safe and Seeking Justice
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Discover the step-by-step process to report medical errors and file malpractice claims in the U.S. Learn your rights, avoid common pitfalls, and hold healthcare providers accountable. Your ultimate guide to justice!
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As a medical doctor turned software developer, I’ve always been fascinated by how technology can transform healthcare. Over the years, I’ve worked on integrating AI into medical applications like EHR/EMR systems, and while I see its potential, I’ve also witnessed its pitfalls. Particularly in self-diagnosis, the
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The integration of AI in healthcare is a double-edged sword. From my experience as a medical doctor and a software developer, I’ve witnessed both the promise and the pitfalls of AI in this field. It has the potential to reduce human error significantly, but it also introduces a new
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Egypt’s recently proposed medical liability law is causing shockwaves in the healthcare community. The legislation aims to criminalize not only medical errors but also complications—a move that fundamentally misunderstands the nature of healthcare. While it may appear that this law mainly targets doctors, patients stand to lose far
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By a concerned medical professional The Egyptian government has recently introduced a controversial law aimed at addressing medical malpractice, intending to hold doctors accountable for their errors or negligence. While this ambition appears commendable, the law’s poor distinction between medical complications, errors, negligence, and outright crimes indicates a troubling
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Defensive medicine has become a growing concern in healthcare systems worldwide. As a doctor who transitioned into tech and spent years working in medical tourism, I’ve seen its impact firsthand. Patients from countries with stringent medical liability laws often travel to Turkey and other destinations, frustrated by doctors who
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The Egyptian healthcare system is on the verge of a crisis. A controversial draft law regulating medical liability has sparked outrage among healthcare professionals across the country. The law, recently approved by the Health Committee of the Egyptian Senate, introduces provisions that medical professionals argue will exacerbate existing challenges in
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As a doctor working in tech, I see both the immense potential and the glaring risks in how electronic medical records (EMRs) are handled. Let’s discuss the ownership of your health data, the ethical dilemmas, and why it matters to you. Who Owns Your Medical Records? Legally, in many
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As a medical doctor who transitioned into tech, blogging about open-source medical software has become one of my passions. Over the years, a question keeps cropping up—whether from fellow doctors, developers, or even patients themselves: Who owns a patient’s medical records? At first glance, this might seem like
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The Medical Liability Law: A Step Forward or a Backward Leap for Egypt's Healthcare?
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare diagnostics by improving accuracy and efficiency. However, AI-driven diagnostics raise serious legal and ethical concerns, especially when misdiagnoses occur or when individuals rely on AI for self-diagnosis. As someone who bridges medicine, development, and AI use, I will explore the legal implications, potential liabilities,
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The Promise and Peril of AI in Medical Decision-Making: A Critical Analysis
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A recent news story highlights how a determined mother used ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to identify a rare condition in her son after doctors failed to pinpoint the cause of his chronic pain. While this success story has drawn attention to the potential of AI in healthcare, experts caution against
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Healthcare technology is forever evolving, with new machines and equipment invented to make the lives of healthcare professionals and their patients much easier. Some mobile apps are designed to be used by patients to track their wellness, while others are used by doctors and nurses to help care for their
Medical Malpractice
Have you been in an accident and sought compensation for damages? Do you understand the concepts of comparative and contributory negligence? Depending on the state, percent negligence can significantly impact your claim. Not all states follow the same rules regarding comparative and contributory negligence. Some states follow contributory negligence, which
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Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and anytime, often resulting in serious injuries. If you are a victim of a slip and fall accident, it's essential to take immediate action to protect your health and legal rights. Seeking medical attention and gathering evidence are some of the
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10 Reasons Why Open-source Solutions are The Best for Healthcare
Medical Malpractice
While looking through a set of medical repos in GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, I found this strange repo which is originally was in Chinese, buy Open-Power-Workgroup. What makes this repo strange is that if focuses on all hospitals, medical institutions that were involved in any shady practice, like medical fraud,