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Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
New research compared three leading drugs for diabetic macular edema -- bevacizumab (Avastin)

Three Meds for Diabetic Macular Edema Compared

Aflibercept has slight advantage over bevacizumab, ranibizumab, but cost is an issue
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Apology laws

Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error

Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
Spectators of stereoscopic three-dimensional movies report a higher level of external than internal symptoms

More Visual Symptoms for Stereoscopic 3D Movie Viewers

Higher level of external symptoms than internal symptoms for S3D spectators
In an environment where patients are increasingly aware of the costs of health care

High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship

Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
From 1980 to 2010 the Latino physician shortage worsened

Latino Physician Shortage Has Worsened Since 1980

Decrease in Latino physician rate per 100,000 of the Latino population from 1980 to 2010
Patients often prefer physicians with formal attire and white coats

Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire

Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
The optic nerve may provide clues to a stroke patient's survival

ASA: Ultrasound of Optic Nerve Could Aid Stroke Prognosis

Thickness of optic nerve's sheath seemed tied to odds for patient death during the study period
Given that physicians are chosen for meaningful use audits at random

Seven Tips Help Doctors Prepare for Meaningful Use Audits

Best way to prepare for an audit is to assume it will happen and make sure MU requirements are met