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
Streptococcal Throat Infection Linked to Mental Disorders
Risk of mental disorders up, especially OCD, tics with streptococcal and non-streptococcal infection
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
Peri-Op IV Acetaminophen May Reduce Post-Op Pain in Sinus Sx
Reduction in immediate postoperative pain after endoscopic sinus surgery, but results inconclusive
Path to Empathy Deemed As Vital As Being Empathetic
Conclusion could be especially useful in context of medical professions, researcher says
New Interactive Module Aims to Clarify Professional Boundaries
Module focuses on potential boundary violations relating to treating family, colleagues, receiving gifts
ATS: Sleep Apnea, Insomnia in Blacks Often Go Undiagnosed
High prevalence of undiagnosed sleep disorders seen in study population
Nine of Ten Practices Surveyed Have Dismissed Patients
Reasons include inappropriate behavior toward staff, violation of Rx policies, repeatedly missed appointments
