Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs Offer Multiple Benefits
Info in PDMP used to change clinical decisions, guide opioid prescribing, facilitate communication
June 2015 Briefing – Pain Management
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pain Management for June 2015. This roundup includes the...
Public Opinion Sought on New Licensure for Assistant Physicians
Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts seeking public opinion prior to filing rules
Three Issues to Consider Before Selecting EHR
Work flow, features and functionality, and technical infrastructure should all be considered
New Naloxone Capsule Safe for Opioid-Induced Constipation
Sustained release formula efficacious, with no indication of opioid withdrawal or increase in pain
Patients Want Online Access to Physicians, Health Records
But many are unaware of existing options, findings suggest
Many Primary Care Physicians Misinformed About Opioids
Nearly half questioned were misinformed about potential for abuse
AMA Discusses Pre-Retirement Evaluation for Aging Doctors
Physicians approved development of preliminary assessment guidelines at AMA meeting
Paraspinal Fat Infiltration Tied to Low Back Pain, Disability
No correlation for muscle cross-sectional area with low back pain/disability or structure
