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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Increases in Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis From 2017 to 2018
During 2017 to 2018, there were increases in the rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis according to the CDC.
Burnout Linked to Poor Quality Care in Published Literature
In the published literature, burnout in health care professionals is frequently associated with poor-quality care, but the effect size may be smaller than reported.
Protected Health Information Breaches Compromise Sensitive Data
Most hospital data breaches include demographic or financial information that could be used for identity theft
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of Hepatitis C in CKD
Updated recommendations were presented for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of HCV infection in adults with chronic kidney disease.
Emergency Departments Need to Increase Link to Care After HIV Testing
HIV testing in South African emergency departments shows a high prevalence and incidence of HIV, as well as significant attrition along the HIV care cascade for HIV-positive individuals.
What Clinical Trials Can Teach Public Health Programs About Risk
The framework for risk-benefit evaluations used in research can shed light on ways of balancing potential social benefits and individual risks that are missing from existing ethical frameworks for public health.
Burnout and Work-Life Integration: Physicians vs Other US Workers 2011-2017
Although rates of burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration improved among US physicians between 2014 and 2017, they still face an increased risk for burnout compared with workers in other fields.
Majority of Physicians Beleive ACA Has Had Positive Effect on Health Care
The percentage of US physicians who believe that the ACA is a net positive for health care has increased in the five years after its implementation.
Changes in Racial/Ethnic Representation in US Medical School Matriculants
Even with recent efforts to increase diversity among physicians, there is a deficiency in black, Hispanic, and American Indian or Alaskan Native representation in medical school matriculants, according to a recent article published in JAMA Network Open.
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.
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