The New York Times recently reviewed the trend of hospitals and surgeons advertising "complex operations" often showcasing new medical devices via live webcasts.
Buyer beware: it's doubtful the full range of possible complications is discussed in these one-sided presentations, much less any discussion of alternative treatments.
Meantime, some TV "journalists" are joining in the advertising. A Houston anchorwoman's Lasik surgery is still advertised on a commercial website.
News consumer beware.
Posted by schwitz at July 11, 2005 08:32 AM | TrackBack