Business of Medicine
Commentary
Fired for good judgment a sign of physicians’ lost respect
The firing of a physician who made use of soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccine doses rather than flush them epitomizes the loss of physician autonomy...
Feature
Journal to retract psych paper after plagiarism allegations, editor steps down
"At least we can now submit it to a new journal in a version that appropriately represents our work and expertise," said Dr. Amy Barnhorst.
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.
Commentary
Don’t fear patients reading their clinical notes: Opinion
Some doctors anticipate that open notes will erode patient communication.
Opinion
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.
Feature
Psychiatrist alleges plagiarism by journal editor
“We just want this article pulled down and retracted,” said Dr. Amy Barnhorst.
Feature
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.”
Feature
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.”
Opinion
Mental health illness needs appropriate care
The ER, and the inpatient setting, are often the worst possible places to be managing functional disorders.
Commentary
Lessons learned from battlefield can help civilian psychiatrists
Like combat troops, health care workers step back from their own needs in favor of the mission, several experts say.
Feature
USMLE stuns again: Clinical skills test permanently ended
In May, cosponsors of the Step 2 CS said they would take 12-18 months to revamp it as COVID-19 upended the test after the pandemic put it on hold...