Tag: Doctors
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
Wearable Technology During Surgery Provides Neurosurgeons With Postural Info
Pilot study included neurosurgeons performing cranial and spinal procedures
Manufacturer Payments Tied to Use of More Expensive Medical Devices
Increased use of intravascular microaxial left ventricular assist devices associated with manufacturer payments to cardiologists performing PCI
Clinician Burnout Reduces Efficacy of Trauma-Focused Psychotherapy
Findings seen among Veterans Affairs patients experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms
Hospital Mortality Lower for Patients Treated by Female Physicians
Benefit of receiving treatment from female physicians larger for female than male patients
PCPs Provide Most of the Care Related to Life’s Essential 8
Up to half of people with a cardiovascular risk factor did not see a primary care clinician or cardiologist in the past year
Mistreatment by Health Professionals Common During Childbirth
Most common type of mistreatment is ignoring the patient, refusing request for help, or failing to respond in a timely manner
