Errors in medicine: The patient's perspective
...t patients were more likely to report being harmed psychologically and emotionally than physically, suggesting that the current preoccupation of the patient safety movement with adverse drug events and surgical mishaps could overlook patient priorities. The researchers led by Dr. Frankel, who is a medical sociol...Study helps define headaches of whiplash
...ed, from assuming a 'sick role', disabling oneself psychologically and socially, hoping to gain something." The information gathered from the research can also be used in developing safety features to protect drivers even in low-velocity collisions. This study is the latest in a series conducted on whiplash since 19...Bullying among sixth graders a daily occurrence, UCLA study finds
...ntinue to get harassed over time, they become more psychologically vulnerable. Those who get repeatedly victimized are most at risk for developing psychological problems." In a second study, published in the current issue of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, Nishina, Juvonen and UCLA developme...