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U.S. doctors are aging, raising concerns about patient safety - The Washington Post

The Washington PostOctober 12, 2026
U.S. doctors are aging, raising concerns about patient safety - The Washington Post
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Richard David Heekins long career as an orthopedic surgeon ended catastrophically. Heekin stepped down at 65 after patients accused him of continuing to operate while impaired by a progressive neuro…

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