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Patient Interest Fairly High for Melanoma Genetic Risk Testing
Reduced interest seen in minority and less educated populations
AMA Calls for Inclusive Family, Medical Leave Policies
Association will advocate for policies inclusive of LGBTQ workers
International Group Develops Best Practices for Drug Packaging
Global regulators recommend adoption of ready-to-use/administer syringes and premixed IV solutions
UV Protection Methods Low in Individuals With Skin of Color
Sunscreen use low, with 62 to 74 percent of African-Americans reporting never or rarely using sunscreen
Skin Cancer Risk Higher in Military Personnel
Increased sun exposure, lack of protection may be responsible for increased risk
IT Solutions for Easier EHRs Save Physicians Time, Burnout
These solutions improve EHR user interface with easier login identification, voice recognition
Patient Complaints Mainly About Rudeness, Rushing, Reproach
Complaints of rudeness vary from being verbally attacked by receptionist to feeling insulted by docs
Patients Comfortable With Doctors Having Tattoos, Piercings
Survey finds body art does not impact patients' perceptions of competence, professionalism
High Patient Burden With Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Many patients with moderate/severe atopic dermatitis have inadequate disease control
Hospitals Face $218B in Federal Payment Cuts From 2010 to 2028
11 pieces of legislation plus regulatory changes result in payment reductions beyond those under ACA
