Here are the top posts from this past week, based on the number of times they were viewed.

1. Obesity patients are not victims. Call it the McVictim syndrome. Too many pundits, public health experts and politicians are working overtime to find scapegoats for America’s obesity epidemic.

2. Favorite ER superstitions. ER docs and nurses (and paramedics) are a superstitious lot. I thought it might be interesting for those not in the business to read about some of our superstitions. In no particular order, here are my favorites.

3. Why physicians ignore fatigue. Doctors trained in the era of duty hour restrictions – particularly those who go on to be employed by hospitals or health systems – might ultimately welcome such limits, particularly if they’re enacted with some thoughtfulness and flexibility.

4. A nurse and the system to deal with medical errors. Every hospital has a system in place to deal with medical errors and patient complaints. I used to think they worked, but now I don’t.

5. The secret to better healthcare is the primary care physician’s brain. When I first stared hearing about the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) concept, I perceived it to be a euphemism.