HIT-Related Stress Linked to Burnout Among Physicians
Odds of burnout up with report of poor/marginal time for documentation, time spent on EHR at home
Minimally Invasive Surgery Works Well for Detached Retina
Benefits include sharper vision, less distortion, and reduced side effects over one-year follow-up
Most Insured Patients Not Using Online Portals
Socioeconomic disparities exist in use of patient portals; privacy concerns cited for nonuse
Few Physicians Work in Practices That Use Telemedicine
Specialty and larger practice size are correlates of telemedicine use
Many Patients Withhold Information From Clinicians
Reasons for nondisclosure include not wanting to be judged or lectured, being embarrassed
HHS Issues Draft Strategy for Reducing Health IT Burden
Strategy is open for public comment through Jan. 28, 2019
November 2018 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for November 2018. This roundup includes the latest...
Dry Eye Found to Have Negative Impact on Prolonged Reading
Dry eye with corneal staining has negative impact on reading speed in prolonged silent reading
Amblyopia Linked to Lower Self-Perception in Children
Lower perception of scholastic, social, athletic competence could affect reading, motor skills
Four Principles Underlie Patient and Family Partnership in Care
Patients, families should be treated with dignity and respect, be actively engaged in care