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Women More Likely to Survive a Heart Attack if Doctor is Female
Female doctors outperformed their male counterparts in regards to heart attack survival rates, as a whole, and particularly, for women heart attack survivors.
White Coats: Style Choice or a Sign of Better Care?
While an longstanding, iconic symbol of physicians, does wearing a white coat actually matter, when it comes to patient perceptions of trust and confidence?
The Best States to Be a Physician, Money-Wise
“Physician” is ranked as the most popular profession within the top 1% of earners, but where is it best, and worst, to practice medicine, according to your wallet.
Physicians Are Burning out, but Unlikely to Seek Help
Despite more than half of physicians surveyed admitting they have experienced burnout, 67% said they have never met with a mental health professional.
We Have to Recognize Doctors’ Time Is a Limited Resource
There are only 24 hours in the day, and even less in a physician’s workday. What are the solutions to caring for those who care for the masses?
A “Well-regulated Militia”: Can Doctors Prevent Gun Violence?
Family physicians have long recognized that gun violence is a national public health epidemic. Do they also hold the key to stopping it?
Are Doctors Bribed by Pharma? An Analysis of Data.
An in-depth look at a recent paper that explores correlational data relating opioid prescribing to opioid manufacturer payments.
Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine: A Growing Share Of The Physician Workforce
Doctors of osteopathic medicine currently make up about 8.5 percent of licensed physicians, but that percentage will increase in the coming years.
Why Patients Seek Naturopathic Doctors
by Jennifer Landis
Medicine is usually fairly straightforward — patients who are feeling ill seek out the advice of a primary-care doctor — but more and more patients are choosing to look for a naturopathic doctor instead of relying on traditiona…
Giving Physicians What They Need to Thrive
Doctors who do not meet the technical criteria of capability often feel that excess paperwork, weak staff, and inefficient operations make it more difficult for them to provide optimal care.