Tag: Doctors
Physicians Should Be Aware of Signs of Burnout
Stress is major predictor for burnout among doctors; operating in high-stress environment also harmful
Revised Guidelines Released for Peds Cardiology Fellowship
Societies release revised training guidelines, updating 2005 guidelines
Electronic Solutions Underway for Rx Prior Authorizations
Two technology companies offering solutions that embed electronic PA in e-prescribing process
ACC Releases Latest Training Recs for Cardiology Fellows
COCATS 4 updates training recommendations and includes communication, practice-based learning
Lack of Agreement for Meds Reconciliation Responsibilities
Lack of agreement among clinicians about specific roles and responsibilities in the process
Tips Provided for Residents Applying to Fellowship Training
Specific tips provided for those applying to pulmonary, critical care medicine fellowship training
Gender-Specific Variation in Medical Specialties
About 85 percent of ob-gyn residents are female, while more males in surgery, emergency medicine
Getting Heard May Be Key to Getting New Job
Pitch for job was more convincing when evaluators heard it than when they read it
HHS Wants to Help Restore Joy of Medicine
Agency listening to physicians and addressing concerns including EHR usability, meaningful use
Hospitalist Continuity Doesn’t Appear to Greatly Affect AEs
Hospitalist physician continuity by itself does not appear to affect the incidence of adverse events
