Tag: Doctors
Telemedicine Visits Do Not Lead to More Follow-Up Care
However, telemedicine visits associated with fewer medication prescriptions, orders for laboratory tests or imaging
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
Pandemic Had Greater Effect on Work-Life Balance for Female Physicians
A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety
30 Percent of Hospital-Based Health Care Personnel Unvaccinated
COVID-19 vaccination coverage increased from 36.1 to 60.2 percent from January to April 2021, then slowed, reaching 70.0 percent as of Sept. 15
Progress Made in Reducing Depression During Internship
Increases in sleep hours and use of mental health services, decrease in work hours occurred in parallel to decrease in depressive symptoms
Some Cirrhosis Patients Given Opioid Rx at Outpatient Visits
Authors say primary care providers in particular need more education on the potential harms of opioids in patients with liver disease
Black Women With Breast Cancer Face Barriers to Genetic Counseling
In nationwide survey, a majority of U.S. breast oncologists report that Black women encounter more barriers to genetic counseling, testing
PCPs Not Routinely Recommending Early Behavioral Treatment for ADHD
Only 11 percent of preschoolers with ADHD diagnosis or symptoms received referrals for parent training in behavior management
Patient Satisfaction High With Telemedicine in Radiation Oncology
No difference seen in satisfaction scores between office and telemedicine consultations for routine radiation oncology practice