Esteemed bioethicist Ezekiel Emanuel recently wrote in The New York Times that he wouldn’t get his annual physical. Can’t say I’m surprised. In numerous investigations, clinicians have found that these yearly exams, which were once heralded as the pinnacle of prevention, are actually of dubious benefit. I’m not denying the occasional life-saving benefits of these… [Read More]
Health Fairs: Calling Even the Reluctant
Thank goodness for the warmer weather! It was a long, cold New York winter. Spring always reminds me about two things: it’s time for me to work off those few extra pounds that kept me insulated and–it’s time for the Spring Health Fair. Over the past few years, I have been an ear to many… [Read More]
