Controlled Substances Legislation Goes Into Effect July 1

  On July 1, new laws and rules go into effect for the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances in Florida. Below is a snapshot of the changes and how they will affect you. Limits Prescribing of Controlled Substances for…

NTP Study Strengthens Evidence Showing Fluoridated Water is a Safe Way to Prevent Tooth Decay, But Critics Ignore the Study They Once Welcomed

A study led by researchers at the federal government’s National Toxicology Program (NTP) has found no link between elevated levels of fluoride and cognitive harms. Released in February, the NTP study examined rats that consumed food and water with varying…

Management of Treatment Complications

By Sue Wilson, MBA, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager, The Doctors Company Even when a patient is provided with care that meets the standard of care, complications may arise during, or as a result of, the treatment provided. It often…