2 chapters across the catalog
Sharing Economy, Physician Handoffs and Patient Safety
The "sharing economy" approach to medicine, involving frequent handoffs between doctors to prevent burnout, is criticized for potentially endangering patients. An anecdote is shared regarding nurses on graveyard shifts allegedly adjusting oxygen levels to manage patient stability.
Healthcare Provider Reporting, Doctor-Patient Privilege Erosion
New guidelines clarifying that federal law does not prevent healthcare providers from reporting "credible threats of violence" to law enforcement are scrutinized. The discussion suggests this effectively ends doctor-patient privilege, as physicians are encouraged to ask patients about gun ownership and home storage under the guise of mental health screening.
