Home 2017
Archives
Most Patients Satisfied With Relationship With Physician
But majority of patients, physicians think doctors don't have time to provide highest standard of care
AMA Addresses Physicians’ Role in Addressing Unsafe Water
Articles discuss need for formal environmental health training, ethical responsibilities for doctors
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
Independent Pharmacies Adding Patient Care Services, Products
Change is a response to low net margins on drugs; number of community pharmacies has fallen slightly
Key Stakeholders Discuss How to Make EHRs More Usable
Stakeholders, physicians discuss EHR usability and optimization, rules for releasing test results
Gene Tx Approved for Certain Types of B-Cell Lymphoma
First such treatment for certain types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Increase in Rate of Breast Reconstruction for Mastectomy
From 2009 to 2014, increases for all age groups, especially for women aged 65 years and older
Better Patient Communication Needed After Urgent Care
Survey results also show patients value their relationship with their primary care physician
New System Streamlines CME Credit Approval Process
American Academy of Family Physicians, American Board of Family Medicine launch single credit system
Court Considering Fate of Noneconomic Damages Cap
Case would decide the fate of Wisconsin's $750,000 cap on noneconomic damages
