Social Psychology May Help With Physician Error Disclosure
Deliberate practice, together with lessons from social psychology, can implement change in error disclosure
Reduction in Post-Op Delirium With mHELP Program
Modified Hospital Elder Life Program could help reduce risk for seniors having abdominal surgery
New Bill Intends to Repeal Limits on Physician-Owned Hospitals
Bill introduced in U.S. House of Representatives has bipartisan support with more than 50 co-sponsors
New Health Care Act Could Result in 23 Million Losing Insurance
While premiums may lower over the long-term, many would face much higher out-of-pocket costs
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients
Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
Gender Confirmation Surgeries Up 20 Percent From 2015 to 2016
Rise attributed to more widespread insurance coverage, growing acceptance of transgender people
Skin Needling + PRP Deemed More Effective Than Either Alone
For atrophic scars, good results for single treatment, but more obvious improvement with combo tx
Platelet-Rich Plasma Effective for Female Pattern Hair Loss
Significant improvement in hair volume and quality in PRP-injected sites, plus patient satisfaction
Tips Provided to Help Physicians Plan for Retirement
Strategies to save for retirement should be adapted through different stages of physicians' careers
