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The number one determining factor for selecting a doctor is whether the physician is in-network

Patients Say Cost Matters Greatly in Choosing Doctor

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Reasons to leave include unprofessional staff, difficulty getting scheduled, long wait to see doctor
Doctors appear less likely to get divorced than most other health care professionals

Doctors, Pharmacists Least Likely Health Pros to Divorce

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But women physicians 1.5 times more likely than male counterparts
Fear of discrimination is a major reason why about one-third of lesbian

Fear of Discrimination Keeps Many LGBT Med Students Silent

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Thirty percent of LGBT surveyed said they didn't reveal sexual identity in medical school
Apology laws

Article Emphasizes Importance of Apology in Medical Error

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Apology laws unnecessary if physicians understand the importance of offering accountability
For postmenopausal women

Lycopene Inversely Linked to Renal Cell Carcinoma Risk

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Findings from 96,196 postmenopausal women enrolled in Women's Health Initiative
In an environment where patients are increasingly aware of the costs of health care

High Deductible Plans Factor Into Physician-Patient Relationship

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Physicians may want to be proactive by detailing costs and options for patients
From 1980 to 2010 the Latino physician shortage worsened

Latino Physician Shortage Has Worsened Since 1980

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Decrease in Latino physician rate per 100,000 of the Latino population from 1980 to 2010
Patients struggling with chronic kidney disease who routinely consume meat-rich

Kidney Failure Risk in CKD Up With High-Acid, Meat-Rich Diet

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Switching to regimen higher in fruits, veggies might help stave off organ failure, researchers say
Patients often prefer physicians with formal attire and white coats

Patients Tend to Prefer Formal Physician Attire

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Patient preferences influenced by age, geographic location, context of care
New research from South Africa suggests that HIV may not be a barrier for kidney transplants between people infected with the virus. The study appears in the Feb. 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

HIV+ to HIV+ Kidney Transplantation May Be Feasible

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South African researchers report 'impressive' results in 27 cases