Physicians and Practices Should Prepare for Emergencies
Helpful strategies include developing a plan, knowing who will implement the plan, and staying flexible
Lowering Default Number of Pills Can Reduce Prescribed Opioids
Lowering the default number of pills prescribed in an EMR system effectively cuts amount prescribed
Reproductive, Hormonal Factors Tied to Knee OA in Women
Parity, having been pregnant associated with higher risk of total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
Embezzlement Not Uncommon in Medical Practices
Employees should undergo detailed background checks; practices should have zero-tolerance for theft
FDA Warns Against Risks of Contaminated Synthetic Cannabis
Risk of bleeding associated with contamination of synthetic marijuana products with brodifacoum
Medical Organizations Must Address Sexual Harassment
Proactive approach needed; should include interactive programs to get people talking
Patient Social Support Influential Factor for Transplant Providers
Recipient social support most influential factor for providers concerned with avoiding organ wastage
Increased Coverage in States With Medicaid Expansion
Most low-income non-elderly adults in non-expansion state of Kansas support expanding Medicaid
Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Hand-Holding, Stress Ball Don’t Cut Anxiety in Skin CA Removal
No incremental anxiety reduction versus control in patients during excisional skin cancer surgery
