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…
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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…
COVID-19 surge clashes with carefree California summer
COVID cases continue to rise this summer, and their spread is fueled by people continuing to go to work or…
Even fighters like Biden lose someday. My patients do. My sister did.
A fleeting memory from the archives of my life: It’s the summer of 1997, and we’re moving my disabled sister,…