The Elephant in the Room According to Wikipedia “Elephant in the room” or ” Elephant in the living room” is an English metaphorical idiom for an obvious truth that is going unaddressed. The idiomatic expression also applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss. Have you ever been in a […]
Core Values: Walk the Talk
Core Values Healthcare and many other organizations display their Mission, Vision, and Values adopted and approved by Leadership and/or their Board of Trustees. These statements are typically on a wall near a hospital entrance and other strategic locations within the organization for the public to view. The are there because these values have been […]
Recognizing Mediocrity in Medicine
We have a major problem to solve. The problem of widespread mediocrity in medicine. Although many Americans feel that their healthcare system is the best in the world, global health statistics tell a different story. For example, many articles refer to the cost of healthcare and the risk within the healthcare industry. Just googling […]