Tag: Doctors
Sharps Injuries for 76 Percent of Dermatology Residents
Most respondents received formal sharps safety education; 70% had no hands-on safety training
FDA: Most Powdered Medical Gloves Should Be Banned in U.S.
Side effects include airway and wound inflammation, agency says
Case Before Supreme Court May Expose Doctors to Large Fines
Case surrounds whether liability under IFPA can be based on what a practice should have known
Hospitalist Morale Index Is Validated Instrument
Each point increase in personal morale score linked to 85 percent drop in odds of wanting to leave
Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care
In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
Free Training Being Offered for Substance Use Disorder Tx
Providers' Clinical Support System offering training comprising online course, live training
Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout
Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
Doctor Communication Supports Parents’ Beliefs About Antibiotics
Antibiotic prescriptions confirm parents' beliefs about what indicates illness severity
E-Consultations Can Improve Access to, Timeliness of Care
Median days to a review for an e-consultation was five days, versus 24 days for traditional visit
Guidance Offered for Negotiating Higher Rates From Payers
Compiling the information needed to approach insurance companies is time consuming
