Opinion: Why are so many California hospitals closing their labor and delivery units?
Last week, Keck Medicine of USC announced the Closing of obstetric services at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital On November 20,…
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Man accused of injuring patient by posing as a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon
To the public, Cristian Pérez Latorre appeared to live a life of success and style, attracting tens of thousands of…
Editorial: Let's not learn the wrong lessons from Matthew Perry's ketamine tragedy
It’s impossible to say for certain that Matthew Perry would be alive today if he hadn’t gotten into his hot…
Editorial: A shiny new jail in Los Angeles is still a jail and a bad idea
There is no disagreement about the proper fate of the Men's Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles. The decrepit facility…
It is a shame that “pro-life” states scare doctors and endanger patients
August 15, 2024 3 am Pacific Time To the editor: First, let’s distinguish what is and what is not an…
Opinion: A path to safer chemotherapy
I have been a medical oncologist for 40 years and have seen our treatments evolve to include precision medicine and…
Hospitals that pursue patients for bills will have to report to Los Angeles County
Hospitals must promptly report to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health any time they attempt to collect medical…
A chiropractor hid a camera in a bathroom, according to a lawsuit
A chiropractor allegedly placed a hidden camera in the bathroom of a Valencia office where he worked and touched patients…
Study: Long waits and few vacancies for psychiatric care in Los Angeles with Medicaid
Researchers found that only 15 percent of phone calls seeking psychiatric appointments for Medicaid patients resulted in an appointment in…
Are presidents exempt from medical-patient confidentiality?
In a typical presidential election year, voters might wonder how the candidates' views compare on issues such as abortion, tax…