The word “failure” is rampant in medicine. Hearts, livers, lungs and kidneys all “fail,” which simply means they cease to do their job. But the failures that patients tend to remember are the ones ...

Whom of these people do you think is a “failure to thrive" 1? A. A convicted felon who is performing a 5 year jail sentence for stealing cars. B. A few days old newborn baby who is not gaining ...