Gifts From Pharma Companies Influence Prescribing Behavior
Clinicians who receive gifts write more prescriptions per patient, more costly and branded prescriptions
Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician
But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
September 2017 Briefing – Rheumatology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Rheumatology for September 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
High Dietary Fiber Protects Against Femoral Neck Bone Loss
Higher dietary total fiber and fruit fiber is protective in men, but not in women
DEA Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs on Oct. 28
Only pills or patches will be accepted, not liquids, needles, or sharps; service is free and anonymous
Design Thinking Enables Med Students to Solve Challenges
Partnership with design students focuses on innovative solutions to health system issues
Clinician Job Satisfaction Linked to Improved Burnout Scores
Reduced intention to leave practice for clinicians who report increased job satisfaction during follow-up
Key Stakeholders Discuss How to Make EHRs More Usable
Stakeholders, physicians discuss EHR usability and optimization, rules for releasing test results
Tofacitinib Superior to Placebo in Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Tofacitinib is superior for patients with inadequate response to TNF inhibitors or conventional DMARDs
Conditions Tied to Clinician Dissatisfaction Are Modifiable
Improving workplace satisfaction directly tied to reduced clinician burnout
