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Never Say ‘Die’: Why So Many Doctors Won’t Break Bad News
The majority of patients with serious illness receive news in what researchers call a “suboptimal way.” Could training physicians to deliver bad news help?
Is the Professionalism of Doctors, Nurses Being Exploited?
Doctors, nurses often do what’s right by their patients, even if it comes at a high personal cost. Is their professional nature being exploited by those in charge?
VA Study Supports Advanced Practitioner Led Care
A new study has found no clinically important differences in patient outcomes, regardless of whether their provider is a physician, PA, or NP.
A Doctor Speaks Out About Ageism In Medicine
Doctors too often fail to appreciate older adults’ unique needs or to tailor treatments appropriately—one doctor envisions a different way of medicine.
Physicians Enthusiastic about How AI Can Help Them with Digital Diagnostics
AI has the ability to change the landscape of modern medicine, and take some of the burden off of physicians, if used correctly.
“Physician Misery Index” Climbs to 3.94/5
Despite efforts being made to raise awareness of physician burnout, a healthcare analytics company has announced their Physician Misery Index is now a 3.94 out of 5.
Physicians Take a Stand Against Gun Violence
Three days before a physician became a victim of the 372nd mass shooting in the U.S. in 2018, the American College of Physicians updated its position on firearms.
Physicians Top Yet Another “Highest Paid” List
There’s money in practicing medicine, or so says another top ten list, which ranks physicians and surgeons as top earners in the field.
72% of Physicians Report Financial Ties to Drug, Device Industry
Since 2003, gifts and payments made to physicians by drug and device companies have been publicly reported–that doesn’t seem to slow them down too much.
PCPs ‘Not Doing Enough’ as STD Rates Skyrocket
There has been an “explosion in STD rates,” due, in part, to primary care physicians failing to screen their patients and discuss sexual activity.