Advertisement
An innovative interdisciplinary program

Art Program Hones Med Students’ Visual Observation Skills

0
Students become better at observation and appreciate the importance of communication
Most physicians have barely begun to deal with issues relating to documentation associated with the transition to the International Classification of Diseases

Many Doctors Haven’t Started Dealing With ICD-10 Revision

0
Tips to ease transition include contacting vendors and health plans, improving documentation
Physicians have only 45 days to review and dispute reports regarding their financial ties to drug and medical device manufacturers reported under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act

Limited Time Available to Review Sunshine Act Data

0
Doctors have limited time period to review financial data and dispute reports before they go public
Stethoscope hygiene is rarely performed by trainee physicians

Med Students, Residents Rarely Perform Stethoscope Hygiene

0
After excluding cases prompted by attending doctor, stethoscope hygiene performed in 11 percent
Physical therapy may be just as good as surgery for older adults with lower back pain due to lumbar spinal stenosis

Comparable Benefits for PT, Surgery in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

0
Findings for study participants in their late 60s
The use of physician extenders (mainly physician assistants and nurse practitioners) may bring added legal risks to a practice

Article Highlights Legal Issues Linked to Physician Extenders

0
Understanding legal issues allows effective use of PEs, who can be beneficial in health care
Some patients experience difficulties swallowing and modify medication dosage forms

Patients May Be Modifying Meds Due to Trouble Swallowing

0
Some consumers do not consult health professionals if they experience problems, before modifying meds

March 2015 Briefing – Orthopedics

0
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Orthopedics for March 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Acetaminophen does not appear to help ease lower back pain and offers little relief for the most common form of arthritis

Acetaminophen Appears Lacking in Low Back Pain

0
And only a small, not clinically important benefit in osteoarthritis of hip/knee
The legal and ethical responsibilities of removing a patient from practice are discussed in an article published March 16 in Medical Economics.

Legal Issues of Removing Patient From Practice Explored

0
Article provides suggestions to protect physician from liability, accusations of patient abandonment