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How blunt is too blunt for informed consent?
There’s a fine line between providing enough information on the risks and benefits of a particular treatment and knowing you’ve explained it well...
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Analysis of doctors’ EHR email finds infrequent but notable hostility
Researchers were struck by the hostility of negative sentiment in some emails to physicians.
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Pregnancy not a barrier to interventional cardiology career
A new European position paper concludes that a fetus is not at risk at commonly used radiation doses and urges safety requirements “for everyone...
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Cardiovascular societies less apt to recognize women, minorities
A new study found a significant recognition gap in cardiovascular awards over the past 2 decades, despite efforts to improve gender and racial...
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Don’t call me ‘Dr.,’ say some physicians – but most prefer the title
Doctor says getting on a first-name basis with his patients is integral to delivering the best care.
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Will ICER review aid bid for Medicare to pay for obesity drugs?
An influential group urges both a reduction in costs of certain obesity medicines and expanded insurance coverage of them. The recommendations are...
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Nurse practitioner fined $20k for advertising herself as ‘Doctor Sarah’
Sarah Erny agreed to refrain from referring to herself as a doctor in her practice and on social media.
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Why your professional persona may be considered unprofessional
“For Black women, our daily behaviors and forms of expression that are deemed ‘unprofessional’ are much more subtle than being able to wear a...
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Medical school culinary medicine programs grow despite limited funding
As part of Dr. Marvasti’s program, students learn cooking fundamentals through chef demonstrations and hands-on practice – to teach students how...
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Residents react: Has residency become easier or overly difficult?
One respondent called the pass/fail change a “total game-changer,” as it lets applicants apply to all specialties while having other...
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Sick call
A recent Medscape survey of physicians found that 85% said they had come to work sick in 2022.