surgery

Is surgery the only option?

In the August 3, 2016 “The Upshot” column in The New York Times, author Gina Kolata reports on the rationale behind common surgeries, from meniscus to spinal fusion to vertebroplasty. When compared to drug...

Helping Patients Facing Surgery

Over the last several years, there has been an trend toward patient participation in medical decision-making. Known as “shared decision-making’, this model puts emphasis on involving the patient in their treatment decisions with input from...