Tag: Doctors
Patients of Female Doctors More Likely to Receive Flu Vaccine
Vaccination differences represent a large percentage of Black and Hispanic gaps in vaccination rates
Nearly Half of Older Adults Use Online Physician Ratings
Online ratings perceived to be very important nearly as often as word-of-mouth recommendations from family and friends
Number of Preventive Med Doctors Unlikely to Match U.S. Needs
Number of self-identified preventive medicine physicians has decreased since 2000, with leveling off in past four years
Suicide Rate Up for Nurses Versus General U.S. Population
Among women, suicide incidence was higher among nurses than the general population, with relative risk of 1.99
Many Older Adults Unaware of Potential Side Effects for New Rx
Physicians should spend more time discussing possible side effects of a newly prescribed medication during the office visit, authors say
Burnout Symptoms Common for Neonatal Health Care Workers
66 percent of HCWs reported burnout symptoms; 73 percent felt burnout had increased among their coworkers during pandemic
Patient-Provider Gender Concordance Affects Patient Heart Outcomes
American College of Cardiology workgroup recommends improving gender diversity in the workforce, research, and medical education
One in Five Health Care Workers Reports Mental Health Conditions
Review shows high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic
Recent Decrease Found in M.D. Medical Students Pursuing Pediatrics Career
Last four years have seen significant increase in number of unfilled pediatric positions, despite increase in positions offered in Match
Medicare Payments for Brand-Name Neurology Meds Soaring
From 2013 to 2017, number of claims increased 7.6 percent, but total payments increased 50.4 percent
