Gaza hospital crowded with civilians, doctors say
Far more civilians than Hamas fighters are arriving for treatment of war wounds at Gaza's main hospital as Israel's military incursion into the territory continues, two doctors say.

Tufts Medical Center to drop some Blue Cross members
(NECN) - Tufts Medical Center, in Boston, is threatening to stop accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO coverage* for many of its services starting February 1st. That's unless the insurance company agrees to pay Tufts doctors more. The hospital claims its doctors are paid 20 to 40 % less than doctors at comparable hospitals. Blue Cross says it's offered to pay fees similar to what other ...

Fast-track MDs on the rise; proposal for UC would be quickest in nation
Proposed UC-Merced medical school aims to boost ranks of rural doctors

On faith: Are doctors taking the place of the Creator?
This past November, the voters of Washington state passed Initiative I-1000, called ?Death with Dignity? by its proponents. This initiative allows for two doctors to sign off on a patient they deem ?terminal? and give said patient a lethal dosage for them to take in order to commit suicide.

Warning against buying medicine, medical equipment online
Doctors and web experts say it isn't safe to buy medicine or health care devices on the internet. If you do, make sure to research the person selling you the items.

Patients could testify at doctors' hearings
The state Board of Medical Examiners will ask the 2009 Nevada Legislature to approve a measure to increase transparency and efficiency, and let patients participate when errant doctors are disciplined. Read comments

Senior Doctors Warn Against Health Cost Cutting
?Senior doctors are warning district health boards about cost cutting in response to the economic recession? said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today.

Health unit appoints new medical officer
The Northwestern Heath Unit?s board of health announced yesterday afternoon it has appointed Dr. James Arthurs as acting medical officer of health (MoH). The board also has applied to the minister of health and long-term care for Dr. Arthurs to be appointed as the health unit?s permanent MoH. ?The board is very pleased that we filled the position with Dr. James Arthurs,? said board chair ...

Roosevelt grad encourages blacks to become doctors
A Roosevelt High School alumnus is sharing his experiences in the medical profession in the book "So You Want to be a Doctor?" published by Hilton Publishing.

Durable solutions needed for doctor shortage - NZMA
Sustainable solutions are needed to overcome the shortage of doctors in the country, the New Zealand Medical Association says. NZMA chairman Peter Foley said today New Zealand needed to become self-sufficient and not rely on the uncertainty of recruiting doctors from overseas to fill shortages.

Association For Medical Ethics Releases Ethical Rules Of Disclosure
The Association for Medical Ethics released their comprehensive guidelines for the AME Ethical Rules of Disclosure. In June of 2008, the Association for Medical Ethics in conjunction with the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, hosted a symposium on Ethics where experts from industry, government and academia gathered from around the country to participate in the day-long event.

Statement From British Association Of Cosmetic Doctors Warning Against "Discount Injectables"
The British Association of Cosmetic Doctors has warned that people searching for lower priced cosmetic treatments may lead to a surge in problems associated with "discount injectables" bought from unreliable suppliers and administered by poorly trained practitioners.

Massachusetts Faces Primary Care Doctor Shortage
Insurance hassles and low salaries are pushing medical students away from primary care medicine and veteran doctors out of the field. Betty Ann Bowser reports from Massachussetts, where patients are feeling the shortage keenly.

MRCS Medical Team Departs For Cairo 9 Jan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) will send a medical team to Cairo, Egypt, this Friday (9 Jan) to support the Palestine Red Crescent Society's (PRCS) relief and humanitarian work following the crisis in the Gaza Strip.

UC Merced medical school could face delays
Lt. Gov. John Garamendi is urging UC Merced to scale back its medical school plans because of the state's budget problems.

UC Merced medical school could face delays
Lt. Gov. John Garamendi is urging UC Merced to scale back its medical school plans because of the state's budget problems. Read comments

Lieutenant governor offers new blueprint for UC Merced medical school
In the shadow of a tanking economy and with state budget cuts looming for higher education, Lt. Gov. John Garamendi has dramatically recast plans for a medical school at UC Merced.

Hospital expansion won't cause tax increase
1/7/2009 ABILENE â?? A hospital expansion that could cost up to $20 million wonâ??t affect Abilene taxpayers. The project will include more space for doctors, modern patient rooms and medical departments.

Bahrain doctors on mercy mission
THREE Bahraini doctors will leave for Egypt today for an emergency meeting in Al Arish, where they will meet medical experts from across the Arab region to plan a response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They will also hand over BD10,000 collected during three days of fundraising in Bahrain, before heading to the Egyptian border with Palestine to administer treatment to those allowed through ...

Nigeria: Patients Groan As Lagos Doctors Remain Adamant
Adebanjo Olasupo, a traditional ruler from Epe on admission at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in Ikeja, is one of those hardest hit by the doctors' strike which entered its second day on Tuesday, despite pleas by Governor Babatunde Fashola.