ACP: Half of Practices Implement Telehealth Technology
Roughly half of internal medicine physicians report working in a practice that has telehealth technology.
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Replacing 30 Minutes of Sitting With Activity May Cut Mortality
Replacing half an hour of daily sitting time with even light physical activity is associated with a reduction in mortality risk among less active adults.
Terminally Ill People in New Jersey Given Right to End Lives
Terminally ill adults in New Jersey will soon be allowed to seek medical help to end their lives.
Nurse’s Documentation Wins Case for Hospital
An RN’s careful note-taking protects hospital from liability.
FDA: Early 2019 Drug Shortages Announced
The US Food & Drug Administration reports the most current list of drug shortages and discontinuations.
The Grey’s Anatomy Effect: When TV Warps Perception, Proactive Communication is Key
The Grey’s Anatomy effect is a term that describes the disconnect between real-life and television medicine.
Survey Finds Drug Shortages Rampant in the US: FDA Unveils Plan
A recent national survey shows that drug shortages are widespread in the United States. The FDA unveiled a plan to address the problem.
FDA: Warning Letters Sent to Several Homeopathic Product Manufacturers Due to Quality Issues
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to four homeopathic drug manufacturers due to serious concerns over the quality of the products produced by these companies.
Doctors With Malpractice Claims More Likely to Leave Medicine
Physicians with 5 or more malpractice claims more than twice as likely to go into solo practice.
How Does Disclosure of Hospital Religious Affiliation Affect Patient Care?
Lack of transparency in disclosure of hospital religious affiliations and subsequent healthcare restrictions greatly inconveniences patients.
User Data From Medicine-Related Apps Routinely Shared
User data from 24 apps received or processed by 55 unique entities, including developers, service providers.
Critical Care Nurses’ Work Environments Improving
But most report lack of appropriate staffing; 33% intend to leave job within 12 months.
Underreporting of Study Cohort Sex Distribution Common in Biomedical Research
A large-scale bibliometric analysis underscores a lack of sex-related reporting in biomedical research, despite efforts to include more women in health-based studies.
Clinician Testimony in a Rape Case
Can a nurse practitioner’s testimony be used to convict an accused rapist after the victim changes her story?
AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care
The AMA Code of Medical Ethics offers guidance on how physicians and healthcare systems can best support undocumented and lawfully present immigrants to promote the best possible care for all who need it.
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Most Americans report having excellent or good health and have a usual place to go for medical care.
Waiting Room Tool Aids Patient-Physician Communication
Patients who use a simple waiting room tool are more prepared and more likely to begin heir primary care visit by communicating their top priorities.
Home Health Clinicians Frequently Lack Access to Hospital Records
Additionally, patients often not prepared with realistic expectations to receive home health care.
Widespread Reform Must Be Implemented to Improve Primary Care Quality, Access in Medicaid
Medicaid expansion has created an “urgent need” to engage primary care practices in serving the expanded Medicaid population.
Flexible Schedules for Residents Do Not Affect Patient Mortality
No difference in average sleep time found for residents with flexible hours vs standard duty hours.
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