Are Guidelines Needed to Assess Competence of Aging Physicians?
Reps from physician, hospital, patient safety organizations explore need for national guidelines
AMA Addresses Elements of Team-Based Care Model
New module from STEPS Forward collection describes how to bring these elements together
How Can We Fix the Wage Gap Among Female Physicians?
Women need to become better negotiators and lobby for transparency to reduce gender wage disparity
FDA Wants Generic Opioids to Be Abuse-Deterrent
One more step to combat the epidemic of opioid abuse
ACC: Dying Patients Not Aware They Can Be Spared ICD Shocks
Many unaware that implantable defibrillator can be turned off in final days
Many Doctors Prescribe Opioids for Longer Than CDC Advises
While 99 percent exceed the recommended three-day dosage limit, a quarter write Rx for a full month
Mindful Meditation Technique May Help Ease Chronic Low Back Pain
Researchers find it more effective than cognitive behavioral therapy and usual care
FDA Orders Enhanced Warning Labels on Opioid Pain Medications
New labeling rules mostly aimed at immediate-release versions of opioids
Physicians Respond to New CDC Opioid Guidelines
Mainly supportive of guidelines, but concerns include lack of evidence underlying recommendations
FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.
Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
