Tag: Doctors
Pandemic Having Major Impact on Pediatric Oncology Providers
51 percent of institutions cite decreased clinical staff availability; HCPs experiencing psychological distress, financial concerns
Health Care Utilization Highest in First 30 Days After COVID-19 Diagnosis
Previously hospitalized patients had twice the health care utilization of nonhospitalized COVID-19 patients
U.S. Military Medical Personnel Being Deployed to Ease Shortages
More than 1,000 will begin arriving at hospitals nationwide starting next week
Selected Procedures May Be Performed by Surgical Residents Alone
Patient outcomes similar for certain procedures performed by residents alone, attending surgeons alone, residents assisted by attending surgeons
Pandemic Cut Orthopedic Residency Application Cycle Expenses
Difference attributed to the use of virtual interviews and lack of away rotations
Physicians Lack Knowledge About Responsibilities Under ADA
71.2 percent of the physicians answered incorrectly about who determined reasonable accommodations for patients with disability
Health Care Workers Had Acceptable Preparedness During First COVID-19 Wave
However, female health care workers had lower preparedness and awareness scores than male counterparts
Radiation, Medical Oncology Faculty Lag in Diversity
Sex and racial and ethnic diversity increased a little over time but has not kept pace with the U.S. population
Eight in 10 Oncologists See Mental Health Distress in Cancer Patients
Nine in 10 oncologists believe this mental health distress impacts health outcomes
Opioid Rx Up, Non-Rx Therapy Down During the Pandemic
Nonpharmacologic therapy decreased, opioid prescribing increased for patients seeking treatment for pain management in 2020 versus 2019
