Tag: Doctors
July 2018 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for July 2018. This roundup includes the...
July 2018 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for July 2018. This roundup includes the...
Few Published Programs Address Medical Trainee Mistreatment
Most common format of program is combination of lectures, workshops, and seminars
Four Strategies Help Doctors Make Personal, Professional Gains
Strategies include taking time for reflection, breaking away from pack, focusing on something specific
Medical Boards May Contribute to Mental Health Stigma for Doctors
Existing policy amended to encourage only current mental health disclosures
Assessing, Improving Patient Satisfaction Cuts Malpractice Risk
Patient satisfaction can be improved by reducing long wait times, improving communication
Patients Care About the Clothes Doctors Wear
New findings show that attire influenced satisfaction with clinical care
Seven Strategies Can Help Practices Manage Staff Time Off
Strategies, including a paid time off bank, allow staff some flexibility while maintaining a business
Physician Burnout Tied to Higher Risk of Medical Errors
Physicians reporting errors were more likely to also report burnout, fatigue, recent suicidal ideation
Gender Bias in Medicine Has Far-Reaching Consequences
Exclusion of women from upper echelons of medicine may have real implications for patient care