Canadian facing war crimes trial wants to be a doctor (Miami Herald)
An alleged former child soldier facing life in prison in a Guantánamo war crimes trial says he wants to be a doctor and live a normal life in Canada, according to a news report.
BSO: Potential victim helped us nab fake doctor (Miami Herald)
Reginald Phillips looked every bit the doctor, equipped with a medical degree and the recommendation of another physician. Until he came across a pair of curious clients.
Volunteer doctor receives honor (The MetroWest Daily News)
A Framingham doctor who helped veterans improve their lives has received a presidential award honoring him for his 38 years of volunteer service.
Uganda: Only 1 Doctor for Bundibugyo (AllAfrica.com)
Bundibugyo has asked the Ministry of Health to increase the number of doctors in the district. According to the LC5 chairman, Jackson Bambalira, the district has only one doctor, Dr. Steven Ssesanga. He is based at Bundibugyo Hospital, which is crowded with patients.
Book Review: An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor (Blogcritics.org)
A young doctor just out of school moves to a Northern Irish village to learn general practice, falling in love with the countryside and people. While browsing books at my favorite Target store (a section that I always seem to end up in even when I don t plan to) I saw a copy of An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor. I read the back and thought, Oh, a bit like James Herriot . Which meant of …
Simple doctor’s exam may predict stroke risk: study (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A simple doctor’s examination for subtle problems such as reduced reflexes or unstable posture could help predict which healthy elderly people are at the highest risk of death or stroke, researchers said on Monday.
Porn doctor suspended from work (BBC News)
A doctor who admitted looking at sexual images on a hospital’s computer is suspended from the medical register.
Simple doctor’s exam may predict stroke risk (MSNBC)
A simple doctor’s examination for subtle problems such as reduced reflexes or unstable posture could help predict which healthy elderly people are at the highest risk of death or stroke, researchers said.
Doctor’s case goes to jury (Appeal-Democrat)
Erma Alaniz lost her office manager job, her attorney said, because she stood up to a Yuba City doctor who saw the workplace as his kingdom and used the medical corporation’s funds to buy a $21,000 car for a nurse’s aide he liked.