Mark Sklansky, MD

Mark Sklansky, MD, chief of pediatric cardiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Sklansky’s article on banning the handshake appeared in JAMA.

The Handshake—Could Banning It Prevent Infections?

The Handshake—Could Banning It Prevent Infections?

Mark Sklansky, MD | September 15, 2014

Should hospitals ban handshaking? And should you refuse to shake your doctor's hand for your own health? A handshake can…