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There are very few published descriptions of programs that address the mistreatment of medical trainees

Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment

Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
Although physicians typically struggle with change

Learning to Change Important for Improving Practice

Physicians need to accept that the health care industry is changing and that change is difficult
In an article published in Physicians Practice

Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains

Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
Transgender U.S. veterans have few health differences compared with cisgender veterans

Few Health Differences for Trans, Cisgender Veterans

Though transgender veterans have higher odds of having at least one disability
Subjects with Alzheimer's disease have increased levels of two strains of human herpesvirus

Increased Levels of Human Herpesvirus ID’d in Alzheimer’s

Disruption of molecular, genetic, clinical networks by human herpesvirus in brains of subjects with AD
Existing policy has been amended to encourage licensing boards to require disclosure of physical or mental health conditions only when these would negatively impact a physicians' ability to practice medicine

Medical Boards May Contribute to Mental Health Stigma for Doctors

Existing policy amended to encourage only current mental health disclosures
The association between self-regulation and the risk of obesity differs between boys and girls

Ties Between Self-Regulation, Obesity in Children Differ by Sex

Effects of obesity prevention efforts targeting toddler self-regulation may differ by gender
A psychological and social model provides insight into factors and triggers for radicalization among European youth recruited into Islam

New Model IDs Factors Tied to Muslim Youth Radicalization

Model provides a framework for prevention among European youth, with role for psychiatrists
Variations in manager reactions and support for those with depression are as important as gross domestic product for absenteeism and presenteeism due to depression

Manager Support Can Impact Absenteeism Due to Depression

Living in country with more managers offering help for depression tied to higher presenteeism
Insurance companies sometimes underpay doctors the contracted amount for a service or procedure

Insurers May Be Underpaying Doctors

Practices need to incorporate efforts to double check reimbursement against contracts