The blog of Freedom and Individual Rights in Medicine (FIRM)
My latest Forbes column is now out: "Should We Punish Physicians Who Spread Covid-19 'Misinformation'?"
[W]hen it comes to offering dissenting opinions — even mistaken opinions — on health-related public policy, I favor keeping the hand of government regulation relatively light rather than overly heavy...
My latest Forbes column is now out: "How The Bernoulli Effect Can Help Patients And Physicians".
My piece was inspired by this awesome 2-minute video:
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My latest Forbes column is now out: "Traffic Safety Signs May Be Hazardous To Your Health".
I cover some fascinating behavioral science research showing how traffic safety signs can create unintended -- and sometimes deadly -- consequences. 
My latest Forbes column is now out: "When Ukrainian Surgeons Treat Russian POWs".
Wartime can put physicians in challenging emotional and ethical circumstances.
My latest Forbes column is out: "What Happens In The Brain At The Moment Of Death?"
Original academic article: "Enhanced Interplay of Neuronal Coherence and Coupling in the Dying Human Brain" by Zemmar, et al.
My latest Forbes column is now out: "Does Your Doctor Work For A Private Equity Company -- And Should You Care?"
Perverse incentives can exist in both private and government business models.
My latest Forbes column is now out: "How Defying One's Boss Led To A New Medical Discovery".
Sometimes innovation works in mysterious ways!
My June 2021 Forbes piece is now out: "Some State Governments Are Banning Businesses From Asking Customers About Covid-19 Vaccination Status -- Why That's A Bad Idea".
This is a blatant violation of property rights of the businesses in question.
My latest Forbes column is now out: "Perks And Incentives For Covid-19 Vaccination May Backfire".
I discuss the proliferation of prizes and incentives being offered to get people vaccinated, and how this can sometimes create the opposite effect of making people more suspicious of the vaccine.
My latest Forbes column is now out: "Not Everyone Wants To Be Vaccinated. I'm OK With That".
I discuss how freedom of choice might impede the push to achieve "herd immunity", and how individual rights apply in this context.
My latest Forbes column is now out: "To Improve Telemedicine, Reform Outdated State Medical Licensing Rules".
I discuss some proposals to make it easier for physicians to practice telemedicine across state lines. I'm glad these ideas are getting more attention in outlets such as The New England Journal Of Medicine.
[Off topic] My latest Forbes piece is now out: "The Case For Relaxing Regulations During A Pandemic".
Reducing regulations can help during a pandemic. And also not during a pandemic.
Thank you, Pfizer and the Medical Center of Aurora! I'm grateful to all the hard-working scientists and researchers who developed this innovative product. Your ingenuity and efforts will help millions of people around the world.
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "Why I Wear A Mask".
This is my response to a question I've frequently received from friends and readers.
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "When The Doctor Becomes A Patient: My Thanks For US Health Care".
I offer some post-Thanksgiving gratitude for the many good things of the US health system that I experienced during my recent bout of septic olecranon bursitis.
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "Three Covid-19 Success Stories".
We can learn from places and organizations that have been able to limit the spread of the virus.
Of note: "[E]conomic self-interest dovetailed nicely with infection control for both Disney World and the NBA. Both organizations had strong economic reasons to make their endeavors successful for employees and customers alike."
My latest Forbes piece is now out: "Is It Safe To Crack Your Knees And Knuckles?"
And click through to learn why Dr. Donald Unger is the deserving recipient of an Ig Nobel Prize for research in this area!