When I read the headline of this article, my heart sank. The death of a baby is always a tragic event, but to learn that it was ruled a homicide after suffering a broken neck during delivery is just unimaginable. My deepest sympathies go out to this grieving family.
As an obstetrician, I know firsthand how difficult and stressful it is to manage a case of shoulder dystocia. I’ve witnessed the panic and urgency that arises when a baby’s shoulders and chest become stuck during delivery. It’s a life-threatening emergency for both the mother and the child. The need to act quickly and decisively is paramount.… Continue reading
I recently came across a news article that caught my attention: “Doctor who prescribed more than 500,000 opioid doses has conviction tossed.” As a fan of the TV show Doctor Who, I couldn’t help but make a connection between the fictional doctor and the real-life medical professional. However, the gravity of the situation quickly overshadowed my initial amusement.
The article states that this Virginia-based doctor prescribed an astounding 500,000 opioid doses in less than two years. At first glance, this number seems staggering, but it’s crucial to examine the details more closely. The doctor was convicted on 861 counts, with the jury instructed to determine if he acted “without a legitimate medical purpose or beyond the bounds of medical practice.”… Continue reading
Midwife fined $300,000 for falsifying the vaccine records of hundreds of school-aged children.
It’s truly astonishing and disheartening to see the lengths that some individuals will go to undermine public health and endanger the lives of others. The recent case of a midwife fined $300,000 for falsifying vaccine records of hundreds of school-aged children is a prime example of this alarming trend.
We must address the issue of vaccine hesitancy and the danger it poses to our communities. The comments surrounding this headline highlight the frustration and anger that many people feel towards anti-vaxxers who prioritize their own misguided beliefs over the wellbeing of others.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker