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- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: September 1, 2023
Psychiatric clinicians may unilaterally decide to end a treatment relationship with a patient when the relationship is no longer therapeutic, such ...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: October 3, 2022
Medical record documentation serves as a reminder of previous discussions with patients and what happened during their visits, a reimbursement just...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: August 1, 2022
Understanding the differences in risk for adolescents and adults can help inform treatment.
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: May 2, 2022
The health care sector is not immune from cybersecurity attacks (malicious attempts to access or damage a computer or network system).
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: March 1, 2022
Although we may want to say “yes” when our patients ask us for certain medications, work excuses, etc, often it is more appropriate to say “no” bec...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: March 1, 2022
Closing your practice can be a stressful experience, and it requires careful planning. The process requires numerous steps, such as informing your ...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: December 30, 2021
Inpatient violence is a significant problem for psychiatric facilities because it can have serious physical and psychological consequences for both...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: November 29, 2021
From 2017 to 2018, the 30-day prevalence of “vaping” nicotine rose dramatically among 8th graders, 10th graders, 12th graders, college students, an...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: October 29, 2021
Understand the ramifications before advocating for patients to have such animals
For centuries, animals, especially dogs, have assisted human...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: August 3, 2021
In the health care setting, workplace violence directed by patients against clinicians or other staff (eg, verbal or physical assaults) is common.<...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: July 1, 2021
What you need to understand before offering to provide services during a disaster.
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: July 1, 2021
Telepsychiatry appointments (eg, video conferencing) initially replaced face-to-face outpatient encounters during the first phase of the COVID-19 p...
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: May 28, 2021
Credit cards have made it easier for psychiatrists who work in outpatient settings to collect payment for their services.
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: May 3, 2021
Emerging data demonstrate that untreated perinatal anxiety is associated with negative outcomes, including an increased risk for suicide.
Article
- Author:
- Kaustubh G. Joshi, MD
Publish date: March 1, 2021
Because we cannot change metadata, guidance on making corrections in EHR documentation can help to minimize liability in medical malpractice cases....
