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When a delusion is not a delusion

Ginger Savely, MEd, MSN, DNP, RN, FNP March 01, 2010

There has been a recent explosion in the diagnosis if delusions of parasitosis, in which patients mistakenly believe they have a skin infestation.

Three factors that contribute to long-term job satisfaction

Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C January 19, 2010

If you're feeling unsatisfied professionally, you owe it to yourself and your patients to find out why.

Why depression is hard to diagnose

Alex J. Mitchell, MD December 16, 2009

Occupational, financial, and life events must be considered when trying to pinpoint the problem.

Documentation and charting: Protect the patient, protect yourself

Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C November 16, 2009

It may seem like drudgery at times, but insufficient or erroneous documentation can have dire legal consequences.

Dealing with the difficult patient

David Paulk, EdD, PA-C November 12, 2009

Do you have a patient who is impossible to communicate with? Our expert has some advice.

Are you being paid what you're worth?

By Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C October 13, 2009

Could you make more money simply by restructuring the way your salary is calculated? Here are three of the most common compensation structures available.

Experience is not the same as expertise

James Whyte IV, ND, ARNP October 07, 2009

A study found that physicians who have been in practice longer may be at risk for providing lower-quality care.

How the economy affects you and your patients

By Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C September 14, 2009

What are your legal obligations to a patient who cannot afford office visits and insists on refilling a prescription without appropriate follow up?

Get online to keep up with flu issues

Mary Beth Zeni, ScD, RN September 09, 2009

Numerous Internet resources can help clinicians stay current with influenza outbreaks and other infectious disease developments.

Four steps to successful negotiation

Abby Jacobson, MS, PA-C August 17, 2009

Ensure you get what you want by following these simple guidelines.

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