Meningitis tough to treat; Consumers spend little time researching docs;

> A Canadian study finds that oncologists often wait much longer than recommended to refer patients to palliative care, MedCity News reported. Article

> A month into the meningitis outbreak, physicians continue to struggle with its unique clinical challenges, The Wall Street Journal reported. Article (subscription required)

> A third of Americans spend less than an hour researching their choice of a new physician, the Huffington Post reported. Post

> Physicians in the UK are finding themselves fending off romantic advances from patients via social media, the Guardian reported. Article

And Finally… Tonight's ghouls and goblins in for the treat of a decade. Article