A young child was admitted to the emergency department of a large academic hospital.  The child was physically and mentally challenged and as a result was unable to communicate or respond in a way that would alert his caregivers that there was a problem.  The young child was experiencing a medical crisis as a result […]

Which Dr. would you choose? Imagine your loved one has been brought to the emergency department as a result of a car accident.  The severity of her injuries include several broken bones, and internal injuries requiring surgical repair.  You have the choice between two surgeons and have a limited amount of time to decide.  You […]

Grandma is 92 years old and needs heart surgery.  The surgeon provides Grandma and her family with all the risks associated with the surgery and the anticipated recovery time.  The family loves Grandma; the thought of not moving forward with the surgery is not even a consideration.  She is quite spunky for her age, continues […]

A fifteen year old boy is in a horrific car accident resulting in a broken femur with significant blood loss.  The medical team, led by a highly respected orthopedic surgeon, opts to intubate the patient for pain control.  The physician meets the parents as they arrive to the emergency department and shares his concerns related […]