Meditation-Induced Analgesia Not Mediated by Endogenous Opioids
Infusion of opioid antagonist naloxone does not reverse mindfulness-induced analgesia
Hospitalist Morale Index Is Validated Instrument
Each point increase in personal morale score linked to 85 percent drop in odds of wanting to leave
Disruptive Patients Distract Docs, May Receive Compromised Care
In fictional scenarios, doctors were distracted by bad behaviors during diagnosis, made more errors
Free Training Being Offered for Substance Use Disorder Tx
Providers' Clinical Support System offering training comprising online course, live training
Mayo Clinic Has Established Model to Help Battle Burnout
Model considers three factors that physicians need: choice, social connectedness, and excellence
Abruptly Quitting Appears to Work Best for Smoking Cessation
Stopping over time is less effective, British researchers say
Suppression of Substance Abuse Claims Impacts Diagnoses
CMS suppression of claims linked to immediate decline in inpatient rates of related comorbidities
Few Care Management Processes Used for Depression
Primary care practices use less than one care management process for depression, on average
Guidance Offered for Negotiating Higher Rates From Payers
Compiling the information needed to approach insurance companies is time consuming
Physicians’ Contracts Can Affect Patients, Professionalism
Problematic clauses in contracts include blanket confidentiality clauses, termination without cause
