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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
New research links the varicella zoster virus to giant cell arteritis. The study was published online Feb. 18 in Neurology.

Varicella Zoster Linked to Giant Cell Arteritis

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Patients should take antiviral medications along with steroids, say researchers
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
Significant risk factors for low back pain include fatigue

Fatigue, Distraction Play Role in Risk of Low Back Pain

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Another big culprit: manual labor that involves awkward positions
For older Medicare beneficiaries with a neuromusculoskeletal complaint

Rates of Injury From Chiropractic Care Assessed in Older Adults

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Among adults aged 66 to 99 years, chiropractic visit linked to lower risk of injury vs PCP assessment
For individuals with HIV and chronic pain

Various Strategies Used by Patients With HIV, Chronic Pain

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Some, such as substance use, may have negative health consequences
Usage of nondrug

Use of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Options Low in Hip, Knee OA

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Docs need to encourage patients to use exercise, weight loss as recommended in guidelines
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