Doctors

Junior Doctors: It’s true, they don’t really know what they are doing

If you’ve ever spent any time in hospital, you’ve probably been treated by a junior doctor. And, inevitably, your chances of suffering malpractice or medical error as a result increase dramatically. more »

Dr No: Docs were the spies in East Germany

Doctors like to feel they have an important role to fulfil in society – and this was especially the case in the former East Germany where many were spies, telling tales on their patients. more »

Bribery: Doctors gifted $100,000 a year to use hip replacement products

Orthopedic surgeons in the US have been receiving bribes of $100,000 and more every year to use special hip and knee replacement products on their patients. more »

Doctor Training: Drug companies invest in their salesforce

Ever wondered why doctors usually reach for the prescription pad, rather than thinking of other – and less toxic – alternatives? more »

Annual Check-up: It’s a waste of time and money, say doctors

The annual medical check-up – enshrined for decades as a cornerstone of preventative care – is a waste of time and money, doctors now admit. more »

Doctor Errors: Even the patient can’t spot them

Doctors have become so hopeless at spotting – and reporting – their own errors that they are asking their victims, the patients, to do it for them. more »

Prince Alarming: Charles is hauled over the coals for suggesting alternative medicine for the NHS

Unfortunately, Prince Charles is clearly nowhere near as powerful as Prof Ernzt; Charlie has been accused of being ‘meddling’ for his troubles, while Eddie was allowed to carry on his considered minis... more »

Google: It’s the way doctors find out about your condition, just like you

What do you do when you want to find out more about a health problem? Right. You go on Google, or a similar search engine, and look through the results. more »

Doctor Errors: Sometimes they don’t know their right hand from their left

Do you know your right hand from your left? Of course you do – but a surprisingly large number of doctors don’t. This can be a problem if you’re amputating a leg. more »

Doctors: The most trustworthy people in Britain (unlike us)

We’re pleased to report that, for the 22nd year running, doctors have been voted the most trustworthy professionals in the UK by an overwhelming 91 per cent of the population. more »

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