Tag: Doctors
Greater Racial, Ethnic Diversity of Doctors Found in Ob-Gyn
Compared with other adult medical specialties, more black and Hispanic physicians practice ob-gyn
Burnout Affects About One in Three Gynecologic Oncologists
Physicians with burnout more likely to screen positive for depression, alcohol abuse, impaired QOL
Seven Behaviors Suggested to Improve ‘Art of Medicine’
Seven behaviors promote more consistent practice of interpersonal aspects of medicine
Presence of Medical Students in ER Slightly Ups Length of Stay
Increase of about five minutes in ER length of stay is significant, but unlikely to be clinically relevant
Newly Certified Doctors Intend to Provide Broader Scope of Practice
Intended scope of practice is broader than actual scope of practice reported by current practitioners
Depression Not Uncommon Among Resident Physicians
Grueling medical training may help explain finding
Percentage of Graduates Entering GME Stable Over Past Decade
Despite increase in number of U.S. medical school graduates, no change in GME placement
Survey: U.S. PCPs Feel Ill-Prepared for Complex Care
For example, fewer than half feel they're prepared to manage dementia patients
Med Ed Can Be Improved for High-Value, Cost-Conscious Care
Review shows knowledge transmission, reflective practice, supportive environment aid learning
AMA: Case Before Supreme Court Threatens Patient Privacy
Case involves Medical Board obtaining three years of prescribing history for doctor, after single complaint
