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“Female Physicians Do Not Work as Hard,” Claimed Physician Now Facing Backlash
The statement, which was made in the Women in Medicine issue of the Dallas Medical Journal, has prompted viral levels of backlash across the internet.
The Possible Power of Physicians Speaking Positively
Freud is quoted as having said, “Words have a magical power,” and a new study may back up that theory in relation to how physicians speak to patients.
Clinicians Who Learn Of A Patient’s Opioid Death Modestly Cut Back On Prescriptions
New research has found that physicians modestly reduced the volume of opioids they prescribed after being told one of their patients had died of an overdose.
Where the Female Doctors Are
Of the 978,743 practicing physicians in the U.S., women only account for just over a third of them. We break down the states with the most and least.
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?