When doctors talk about “putting you under”, they typically mean putting you under the influence of anesthesia, which is crucial for them to perform serious operations on you. Unfortunately, if the anesthetist gets something wrong, it could mean putting you under the...

You call your doctor’s office and ask for an appointment with your primary care physician. You’re told the wait could be weeks, but you’re offered an appointment with a nurse practitioner instead. This is a common situation these days. There simply aren’t enough...