Tag: Doctors
January 2016 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for January 2016. This roundup includes the...
January 2016 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for January 2016. This roundup includes the...
Malpractice Concerns Affect Derm-Path Interpretive Behavior
Many dermatopathologists believe that malpractice concerns prompt them to order more tests
~1% of Physicians Account for One-Third of Malpractice Claims
A few doctors account for disproportionately large number of paid malpractice claims
Alternative Payment Models Can Help Improve Patient Care
Seven models described that address three physician needs, including ability to deliver high-value service
Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise
Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
Ob-Gyns Received Considerable Payment From Industry in 2014
Obstetrics and gynecology ranked seventh in total number of payments made to single specialty
Guidelines Provided for Correct Way to Dismiss Patients
Practices should develop specific policy for provider-patient termination
Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results
Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
Nonverbal Cues May Reveal a Physician’s Racial Bias
Doctors need to be aware of any unintentional biases they may be communicating
