Should Aging Physicians Be Required to Undergo Cognitive Testing? Three Experts Weigh In
The issue of aging physicians poses serious challenges to the medical profession, with concerns that judgment or skills might decline with age.
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Barriers to Primary Care Coverage Persist After ACA Implementation
Barriers to primary care coverage and access still exist for a significant number of people despite coverage expansions following enactment of the Affordable Care Act, according to a study published in Health Equity.
Payment to Research Participants Can Be Coercive Without Violating Consent
Although payment for enrolling in medical research is not likely to make participation involuntary or invalid, it may create a situation that is not in the best interests of the participant.
Considerations in Determining the Ethics of Closed Medicaid Formularies
The relatively recent submissions by state policymakers requesting to close their Medicaid formularies highlighted ethical concerns regarding access and treatment of patients who are poor or vulnerable.
Adding Video, Written Discharge Orders May Improve Recall for ED Patients
Researchers used information they gleaned from a systematic review of articles focused on discharge instructions in the ED to assess differences in comprehension or recall of verbal, verbal plus written, and verbal plus video discharge instructions.
Bullying During Medical Residency May Cause Depression, Burnout
Researchers evaluated survey results to determine the prevalence and impact of perceived bullying during residency.
Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
CDC: Mumps Outbreak Reported in Migrant Detention Facilities
898 confirmed, probable mumps cases reported in adult migrants detained in 57 facilities
Altered Administration Rule Has Potential to Harm Immigrants and Families
The Department of Homeland Security has expanded the criteria for determining if an individual is considered a public charge.
Do Your Patients Consult Google Before They Consult You? An Expert Interview
A 2013 Pew Research Center and Internet Life Project report found that 59% of US adults said that they turned to the Internet regarding a health problem during the past year.
Roughly 50 Percent of Patients Do Not Disclose Imminent Threats to Physicians
Up to 47.5 percent of patients withhold potentially life-threatening issues from their physicians, including depression, suicidal feelings, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
ACIP Updates Recommendations for Adult Immunization Schedules
In light of Immunization Awareness Month, the American College of Physicians has issued a press statement to remind adults of the importance of staying up to date on all recommended vaccinations.
Updated Recommendations for Pediatric Immunization Schedules in the United States
In conjunction with its release of the adult guidelines earlier this year, the ACIP earlier this year has issued an annual update on pediatric immunization schedules.
Top Medical Organizations Call for Solutions to Reduce Firearm-Related Injury and Death
Individuals representing some of the nation’s preeminent medical organizations have called for “reasonable, evidence-based solutions” to reduce injury and death related to firearms.
Reducing Exposure to Preventable Harm Paramount Across Healthcare Settings
Developing and implementing evidence-based mitigation strategies specifically targeting preventable patient harm could lead to major service quality improvements in medical care which could also be more cost effective.
Raising Awareness of Implicit Gender Bias Within Healthcare Professionals
Although not definitive, results suggest that biases linking surgery with men and family medicine with women may be widespread across the United States among surgeons.
Substantial Costs Attributable to Hospital-Acquired C Difficile
Direct costs come from extended length of stay and increased hospitalization costs
Proposed Framework for Error Management With the Unrepresented
In cases in which an error is made in the care of an unrepresented patient, the absence of a surrogate does not preclude the clinician’s ethical responsibilities to document, disclose, and, insofar as possible, rectify the mistake.
How Often Does the FDA Disagree With Its Advisory Committees’ Recommendations?
According to the findings of a recent review, the Food and Drug Administration rarely disagrees with recommendations made by its advisory committees.
Elements of Successful Transgender Medical Management and Patient Care
A guide to help clinicians understand the medical issues relevant to transgender persons.
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