Article Archive:: November

Have you ever flown in a small plane? It's really fun if you're a co-pilot of someone who has lots of miles of experience. First thing that I learn is that in order to fly a plane, you must learn to land a plane. The trip must be planned out completely. To race an experimental jet, you note the weather, you note how that affects the path you'll take, you note where the emergency landing sites are, and follow all the protocols for a safe trip. There are always the unexpected weather changes, and these conditions controls how much fuel you'll need.

Dr. Kraut sent me this article below that talks about patient safety.
In medicine, there are always hidden variables. How do we ensure patient safety? By anticipation and planning. This New York Times article is right on target:What Pilots Can Teach Hospitals About Patient Safety By KATE MURPHY
( New York Times, October 31, 2006)


Tips from Gerald: Look for the study done by Yale University researchers Elizabeth Bradley and Dr. Harlan Krumholz their survey of 365 hospitals, where they found six measures that consistently helped improve time efficiency in healthcare delivery. (New England Journal of Medicine, Nov. 30th, print edition)