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.
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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.
Advances in Digital Technology Usher in the Era of Personal Health Records
Widespread improvements in digital communication, hardware, and software have resulted in positive changes in the healthcare technology landscape.
Knowledge of Transgender Health Care Not Linked to Education
Transphobia among providers associated with knowledge of transgender, gender-diverse health care.
Bereavement Service May Reduce Complaints and Litigation After Patient Deaths
A consultation with a medical specialist was found to reduce family complaints and threats of litigation after the death of a loved one.
2005 to 2015 Saw Decrease in Primary Care Physician Supply
From 2005 to 2015, there was a decrease in primary care physician supply per capita in the United States, with increased supply associated with lower mortality.
Measuring the Success of Clinical Apps in Patient Care
Clinical support tools, such as mobile apps, are becoming a regular part of patients’ medical experience.
Burnout Predicts Clinician Turnover in Primary Care
The prevalence rates of burnout, low engagement, and turnover are all high among primary care clinicians and staff.
In Aiming to Prevent Suicide, Facebook Faces Criticism From Public Health Sector
Facebook’s recent suicide prevention efforts have sparked debate in the public health community.
Primary Care Use Associated With Improved Health Care Experience
Utilization of primary care was found to be associated with more high-value care, slightly more low-value care, and an improved overall health care experience, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey were used to examine whether visits to a primary care facility were associated with high-value care or low-value care,…
To Question, or Not to Question Your Supervisor’s Diagnosis
A nurse practitioner disagrees with her supervisor over a diagnosis but fails to voice her opinion, leading to misdiagnosis and a subsequent above-the-knee amputation.
In the Spotlight: How Racism Affects the Healthcare Workforce
Racism is embedded in all US institutions, including medicine — so what steps are being taken to improve the well-being of the healthcare workforce?
Struggles in Managing Iatrogenic Polypharmacy: Case Study
Even the use of as few as 2 concomitant drugs can introduce the risk for drug interactions and subsequent adverse effects.
Inappropriate Antibiotic Prescription Common in Privately Insured
Only 12.8 and 35.5% of fills were appropriate, potentially appropriate in outpatients.
How Should Clinicians Discuss Prognosis With Patients?
Talking to sick patients about their future health prospects is a challenge.
Paid Family Leave Policies Inadequate for Resident Physicians
Between 2016 and 2017, the mean paid childbearing leave for faculty physicians at 12 top United States medical schools was just 8.6 weeks.
American College of Physicians Releases 7th Edition of Ethics Manual
Manual focuses on patient-physician relationship in different scenarios, including telemedicine.
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