Tag: Doctors
Geographic Disparities Seen in Distribution of Dermatologists
Dermatologists tend to be located in well-resourced, urban communities
Proportion of Female Authors Rising in Cardiology Literature
Over last two decades, increases in proportion of women as first authors, senior authors
Situation Framing, Language Can Influence Decision-Making
Docs should provide risks of both having treatment and not having treatment to minimize loss aversion
Physicians Need Training for Mass Casualty Incidents
Training includes protocols for the actual incident and self-awareness and care afterwards
Residents Working Long Hours Can Increase Alertness
Arriving rested, asking for relief, staying organized can help medical residents maintain their energy
Physician Burnout Rates Vary by Medical Specialty
Nearly half of those in critical care, neurology, family medicine, ob-gyn, internal medicine report burnout
Many Opportunities for Doctors Using Twitter
Twitter can be used to build networks and find potential research partners; learn about research
Physician Assistants Match Medical Residents in ICU Skills
Score in clinical performance in the simulated ICU setting equal for PAs, medical residents
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Has Uncertain Future
Justifiable reasons for supporting and changing program, but not for keeping graduates in suspense
August 2018 Briefing – Family Practice
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for August 2018. This roundup includes the...
