Lundberg on blogs
My email response to Dr. Lundberg. Not surprising that I disagree. I probably will need to think through my response even more carefully.
More on States’ rights
I have no problem. After all, Nevada having legalized gambling and brothels has influenced population in that state.
Reducing drug costs
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance. This site has functions for physicians and patients. Check it out!
More on the Oregon case
It represents a fundamental principle. I hope the Supreme Court is principled and not like Groucho (see quotes on the left).
Previous writings on physician assisted suicide
The writer expresses moral concerns regarding Oregon’s assisted suicide law, discussing the ethical distinction between active and passive euthanasia.
The Supremes and physician assisted suicide
As I have written previously I am morally against physician assisted suicide. In my mind this action crosses an ethical line which troubles me.
Rejudging a medical marijuana case
The judge seemingly arbitrarily excludes information from the jurors. However, the judge then gives an extremely light sentence, aggravating the feds.
The Great Debate
Occasionally this blog provides me intellectual entertainment. Two weeks ago I blogged about the Vioxx settlement.
It could hurt
The article discusses the dangers of overprescribing antibiotics, using a humorous anecdote about chicken soup to highlight the issue.
An interesting perspective on the Vioxx damage award
This judgement (even when lowered) should get their attention. Hopefully the companies will develop some risk aversion. Our patients deserve that.