Commentary
Commentary
Treating homeless patients: Book offers key insights
The book serves as a reminder for clinicians treating this population about why they continue to do this work, said Dr. Aislinn Bird.
Opinion
Booster recommendations for pregnant women, teens, and other groups explained
CDC makes specific statements about individuals who are pregnant.
Commentary
Spam filter failure: Selling physician emails equals big $$
If this person is selling lists of email addresses of conference attendees, somebody within the conference structure must be providing them. How...
Opinion
An expensive lesson
We need to emphasize to kids – and the general population – that the emergency department is for emergencies.
Opinion
Medical technology should keep patient in mind
While the stethoscope has literally distanced us from patients, it is such an important tool that we no longer think about this distancing.
Commentary
Boxed warnings: Legal risks that many physicians never see coming
Learn about the legal dangers posed by boxed warnings before it’s too late.
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Three ‘bad news’ payment changes coming soon for physicians
The proposed rule for physician payments contained three big payment negatives, although there were some positive notes too.
Commentary
The other epidemic: Violence against health care workers
Veiled threats of “we know who you are” and “we will find you” follow physicians who advocate for masking in schools.
Commentary
It’s time for all physicians to have a national medical license
Because physicians’ training requirements don’t vary from state to state, it makes sense. We must take national standardized exams to qualify.
Opinion
What is the real risk of smart phones in medicine?
Advancements in technology can present unforeseen challenges and even compromise safety.
Commentary
COVID-19: Delta variant is raising the stakes
Doctors have a special responsibility to make the case for vaccination – especially now, said Dr. Robert T. London.