Anesthesia Care Providers in the U.S. - What Are Your Patient's Rights?
Guest(s)
Dr. Fred Ernst, MD
Topic
Anesthesia
Topic Info
America's Ralph Nader of Medicine, Dr. Fred Ernst, MD joins Dr. DeSilva. Dr. Ernst's latest medical consumer advocacy book. "Truth, Lies, and the O.R." points out the potential perils and pitfalls of anesthesia and surgery in America.
Guest Info
A graduate of the University of Michigan, Dr. Ernst received his medical degree from Ohio State University, is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists and has been a practicing Anesthesiologist for over 40 years. Most recently, he has worked for 15 years as Medical Director at two Alabama outpatient surgery centers.
For the past 12 years, Dr. Ernst has served as a legal consultant and an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense counsel in medical malpractice cases.
He is a renowned national speaker discussing medical consumer issues that go to the heart of America's health care system and the co-author of Now They Lay Me Down To Sleep--What You Don't Know About Anesthesia and Surgery May Harm You and his new book Truth, Lies, and the O.R. - The Good, The Bad, and the Realities.
For the past 12 years, Dr. Ernst has served as a legal consultant and an expert witness for both plaintiff and defense counsel in medical malpractice cases.
He is a renowned national speaker discussing medical consumer issues that go to the heart of America's health care system and the co-author of Now They Lay Me Down To Sleep--What You Don't Know About Anesthesia and Surgery May Harm You and his new book Truth, Lies, and the O.R. - The Good, The Bad, and the Realities.
Website
Book Title
Truth, Lies, and the O.R. The Good, The Bad, and the Realities
Publisher
Warren Publishing
Host
Dr. Derrick DeSilva
Show Date
2009-06-25
