Business of Medicine
From the Journals
Roots of physician burnout: It’s the work load
Cutting-edge research utilizes cognitive theory and work load analysis to get at the roots of the crisis among practitioners.
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Family medicine has grown; its composition has evolved
Today’s FP workforce is much larger and more diverse than it was in 1971.
From the Journals
Cardiovascular trials lose more women than men
The finding amplifies concern about extrapolating results to women, since they are already underrepresented in clinical trials.
The Optimized Doctor
What Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes can teach us about physicians
Experienced physicians might not know what’s hot, but they can often see where the best course of action lies.
From the Journals
Family medicine: Who cares for the children?
Older family physicians are much less likely to see pediatric patients than their younger counterparts are.
Commentary
Don’t fear patients reading their clinical notes: Opinion
Some doctors anticipate that open notes will erode patient communication.
Managing Your Practice
What to do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19
If action is required, you’ll need to determine who needs to quarantine and who needs to be tested.
From the Journals
Lifestyle coaching for obesity associated with improved cardiometabolic numbers in study
Experts address funding barriers to patients receiving this type of intervention.
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Views on ethical issues shifting in family, internal medicine
Changes in positions related to certain issues, such as whether upcoding is acceptable, were made by physicians in a variety of specialties.
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The Match and COVID-19: Stolen interviews, swag bags, and stress
“It’s really hard to get a real feel for the program when you’ve not been there in person.”
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Biden administration nixes buprenorphine waiver, docs disappointed
Many clinicians and policy experts turned to Twitter to urge an easing of buprenorphine prescribing, using the hashtag “Xthexwaiver.”