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Physicians’ bad behavior seen at work, online by colleagues: Survey
Bullying or harassing clinicians and staff was the runaway winner, with 86% of respondents saying they’d seen this type of behavior at work at...
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‘Medical Methuselahs’: Treating the growing population of centenarians
Between 1980 and 2019, the share of American centenarians grew faster than the total population.
From the Journals
Early dementia but no specialists: Reinforcements needed?
Patients in rural areas are less likely undergo neuropsychological testing.
Opinion
Reliably solving complex problems
Part of solving complex problems is allowing all stakeholders’ voices to be heard.
From the Journals
IV nutrition becoming the norm for athletes despite no evidence it works
‘Some players are hooked up to IV nutrition drips as often as every week as part of a pre- or postgame routine.’
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Doctors using fake positive reviews to boost business
“In this online space, it’s the Wild West; cheating is rewarded.”
News
Hearing aids available in October without a prescription
The devices will be sold over the counter in pharmacies, other retail locations, and online.
The Optimized Doctor
Dig like an archaeologist
He was a fit man in his 40s. Thick legs. Maybe he was long-distance walker? The bones of his right arm were more developed than his left – a right...
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On the Wisconsin-Illinois border: Clinics in neighboring states team up on abortion care
There has been a surge of patients from Wisconsin for abortion appointments at all Planned Parenthood of Illinois clinics – a tenfold increase in...
Managing Your Practice
No-shows
The most common reason for missed appointments, however, according to multiple studies, is that patients simply forget that they have one.
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Patients who won’t pay: What’s your recourse?
Owing to the pandemic, job loss, and the possible loss of health insurance, patients have had more difficulty managing copays, coinsurance, and...