ArticleHow apps are changing family medicineAuthor:Helen Lippman, MAPublish date: July 11, 2013 Medical applications for smartphones and tablets are so ubiquitous that it’s easy to become a victim of app overload. Here’s a look at...Read More
ArticleIs your patient sick—or hungry?Author:Helen Lippman, MAPublish date: May 1, 2012 With millions of Americans struggling to recover from job loss and recession, it’s critical to include hunger and poverty in the medical his...Read More
ArticlePatient dismissal: The right way to do itAuthor:Helen Lippman, MAPublish date: March 1, 2011 Under what circumstances is it permissible for a physician to “fire” a patient? We present a balanced— and legal—approach....Read More
ArticleSued for misdiagnosis? It could happen to youAuthor:Helen Lippman, MAPublish date: September 1, 2010 Plaintiffs’ attorneys and patient safety advocates alike are increasingly focusing their attention on diagnostic errors. Here are the key pi...Read More
