Tag: Doctors
18.3 Percent of Physicians Reported PTSD During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increased likelihood seen for female physicians, older physicians, and trainees, and for emergency department doctors
AAP Offers Guidance to Pediatricians for Preventing Child Maltreatment
Child and parent strength and resilience can prevent maltreatment and mitigate the associated long-term effects
More Than Half Do Not Know Primary Care Providers Can Treat Opioid Use Disorder
61.4 percent do not know primary care providers can prescribe medication for opioid use disorder
Almost Half of U.S. Counties Do Not Have Practicing Cardiologist
Counties without a cardiologist have higher cardiovascular risk index, higher cardiovascular mortality rates, and shorter life expectancy
Postpandemic Physician Revenue Recovery Varies by Specialty, Practice Type
Pathology, psychiatry revenue experienced robust recovery by 2022; surgery, oncology revenue remained at or below baseline
342 Cardiology Clinics Acquired by Private Equity Firms in 2013 to 2023
94.7 percent of the acquisitions occurred during 2021 to 2023; acquisition less likely in highest poverty communities
Physicians With Disabilities May Experience Depersonalization
However, they are not more likely to experience emotional exhaustion
High Rates of Harassment Behaviors Observed in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Almost 70 percent of trainees experienced sexual harassment; frequency did not decrease with any intervention
American College of Physicians, April 18-20
Pandemic Reignited Debate Regarding Physician’s Obligation to Treat
Unreasonable risks to self/family, labor rights/workers' protection were reasons for refusal to treat during COVID-19
