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Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Virus

February 9, 2012 | Posted by Dr. Newman | Leave a comment

A dangerous virus has infiltrated hospitals. It endangers physicians as well as patients.  It is much more virulent today than it was a generation ago.  It affects almost any type of patient but inpatients are particularly at risk. The busy physicians seem to be most susceptible to the problems it creates.  It is quite costly for hospitals that have to care for the sick, regardless of payment.  A tremendous amount of money and education is being spent to counteract the… Read More++