Unique Risks Associated With Texting Medical Orders
Institute of Safe Medication Practices indicates risks such as abbreviations, autocorrection
Blueprint Being Developed to Address Physician Burnout
As part of blueprint, task force developing strategies that can be adopted by any institution/practice
No Benefit for MRI After Normal Cervical CT in Blunt Trauma
MRI had lower health benefit and higher cost compared with no follow-up after normal CT findings
Drug Copayments Often Exceed Prescription Drug Costs
Overpayments affect 23 percent of all prescriptions; more common with generic drugs
PTs Support Interprofessional Model of Care With Pharmacists
Most survey respondents reported a positive perception of interactions with pharmacists
U.S. Spends Twice As Much for Similar Health Care Utilization
U.S. has higher administrative and pharmaceutical costs than 10 other high-income countries
Doctors Present Recs For and Against Acupuncture for Pain
Acupuncture results sometimes compared to sham acupuncture, not pain meds; bias can affect research
Three-Pronged Approach Can Improve Physician Engagement
Strategy used by one practice improved physician engagement and relieved burnout
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 6-10
The 2018 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons The annual meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons was held...
Plantar-Lateral Plating Beneficial in Simulated Jones Fracture
Greater cycles to failure and peak load before failure, as well as lower mean gap width
