Tag: Doctors
Article Answers Reader Questions About Coding
Two questions relate to new evaluation/management with modifier 25 and 3D mammography
Universal Health Literacy Precautions Recommended
Precautions include avoiding medical jargon, breaking down information into small steps
CMS May Adopt Doctors’ Calls for End-of-Life Counseling
Two new codes would be established; would be used for conversations about care options
Clinicians May Harbor Biases About Sexual Orientation
Findings show need for sensitivity training, expert suggests
Written Reflections Offer Insight Into Physician Communication
Common themes include interdependence of communication, subtleties of patient behavior
Choosing Wisely: How to Implement in Clinical Practice
Strategies to improve chance of success include familiarization with evidence behind recs
AMA Suggests Ways to Encourage Use of Patient Portals
Suggestions include training staff on portal use; showing patients how to use the portal
Arts Observation Curriculum May Be Beneficial for Medical Students
Learning to observe objectively and communicate observations important in clinical practice
Progress in Reporting Conflict of Interest Among IRB Members
Percentage of members who felt another member didn't disclose financial relationships down '05 to '14
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
