Pharmacists Raise Concerns for Patient Access to Generic Drugs
Survey shows it takes one month or longer for PBMs to fix maximum allowed costs underpayments
Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Contact Lens Sensor Safe for Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease
Sensor safe for 24-h intraocular pressure monitoring; patients found to have morning acrophase
Healing Indicators After Pterygium Excision Proposed
Based on OCT imaging, tissue restoration seems to start in cornea and end in the limbal area
Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds
Review Indicates Benefits for Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Limited evidence supports immediately sequential surgery, with faster rehab, improved visual outcomes
March 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment
