Viw Magazine

Men's Weekly

.

Some private hospitals are safer than others, but we don't know which

  • Written by David Ben-Tovim, Professor, Clinical Epidemiology & Process Redesign, Flinders University
imagePrivate health insurance allows you to choose which hospital to go to for treatment. But are some safer than others?from www.shutterstock.com

The recent jailing of British breast surgeon Ian Paterson after performing multiple unnecessary operations has highlighted the issue of hospital safety.

Paterson’s unnecessary surgeries included some...

Read more

More Articles ...

  1. Choosing healthy food: your surroundings can help or hinder your dining choices
  2. We know too much sugar is bad for us, but do different sugars have different health effects?
  3. Busting the myth that roll-your-own tobacco has fewer additives
  4. Our study found after-hours GPs actually do reduce visits to emergency rooms
  5. Why we don't know what causes most birth defects
  6. You should care about your doctor's health, because it matters to yours
  7. When do we stop vaccinating against an infectious disease?
  8. Explainer: what causes alopecia areata and can you treat this type of hair loss?
  9. Three charts on: Australia's growing rates of weight loss surgery
  10. Vaginal mesh controversy shows collective failure of the TGA and Australia's specialists
  11. Cultures fuse and connect, so we should embrace polyculturalism
  12. Explainer: what is traumatic brain injury?
  13. Six ways to improve meal times with your children
  14. Improving sleep in children with ADHD has some lessons for all parents
  15. How can Australia have too many doctors, but still not meet patient needs?
  16. Sex and women's diseases: it's common and important to include men's perspectives
  17. Health Check: is it safe to express milk before giving birth?
  18. Cheaper cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco slows smoking's downward spiral
  19. What causes Alzheimer’s disease? What we know, don’t know and suspect
  20. Explainer: what is chemotherapy and how does it work?

LifeStyle

Why Hurstville Tutoring Supports Strong Academic Growth And Confidence

Students in academically competitive areas often face increasing pressure to perform well across m...

Is a Pop Top Caravan Suitable for a Family of Four?

For families planning road trips across Australia, choosing the right caravan layout can shape the...

The Structural Foundation of Secure and Refined Entrances: Gate Hardware

A gate often forms the first point of contact between a property and the outside world. Its presen...

Considering Combined Surgical Approaches for Natural-Looking Results

Cosmetic procedures are no longer viewed as single, isolated treatments. Many individuals explorin...