- hamptonroads.com/2011/04/hip-implant-didnt-have-clinical-safety-trials
- hamptonroads.com/dying
- hamptonroads.com/2011/07/older-dementia-patients-left-fewer-options
- hamptonroads.com/2011/11/health-plans-requiring-more-and-more-workers
List date(s) this work was published or aired.
April 3, 2011, July 11, 2011, July 24, 2011, Nov. 13, 2011
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
This reporter provides both breadth and depth in her reporting, ranging from putting a human face on the issue of faulty metal-on-metal hip replacements, exploring what a peaceful death is using her father’s own experience, revealing the impact of stingy Medicare/Medicaid payments on the mental health care and exposing the phenomenon of ever-increasing deductibles on health insurance and the impact that has on consumers.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
National Library of Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Court documents regarding metal-on-metal hip replacements, along with studies detailing problems.
Explain types of human sources used.
People who had hip replacements that had to be removed and replaced. State medical examiner. Palliative doctor. Insurance experts. Psychiatrist.
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
No.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Listen to questions that pop into your head, such as “what is a peaceful death,” and also find human subjects to explain the bigger issue of faulty medical devices.