Tag: Doctors
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
Majority of U.S. Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
In 2017 versus 2012, more doctors agreed the ACA would turn U.S. health care in the right direction
California Bill Targets Doctors Who Sell Fake Vaccine Medical Exemptions
Bill gives state the power to investigate doctors who grant more than five medical exemptions in a year
Female Surgical Residents Have Lower Salary Expectations
Interest in leadership, academic careers, research did not differ from that of male residents
Few Oncologists Suggest Health Promotion to Cancer Survivors
Oncologists expressed concern that health promotion could distress or overwhelm cancer survivors
Many Providers Fail to Discuss Sun-Safe Behaviors With Patients
Skin cancer counseling often takes backseat due to lack of time, other pressing health issues
Half of Physician Directors of NCI Cancer Centers Receive Industry Payments
Authors question whether these payments serve the public interest
One in Seven Internal Medicine Residents Report Being Bullied
International graduates, lower-performing residents, non-native English speakers most likely to report bullying
Non-Hospital-Based Provider-to-Patient Telehealth Use Growing
2014 to 2018 saw increase of 1,393 percent from 0.007 to 0.104 percent of all medical claim lines
Few at Risk for Diabetes Report Being Informed by Provider
Many individuals with elevated glucose levels are unaware of their heightened diabetes risk
