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The Medscape Cancer Survivorship Survey
In his latest video blog, Dr. Maurie Markman encourages viewers to participate in the Medscape survey for healthcare providers that discusses cancer survivor care.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 12, 2009
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Application of Patient Safety Indicators Internationally: A Pilot Study Among Seven Countries
Authorities reported summaries of the distribution of hospital-level and overall (national) rates for each AHRQ patient safety indicator.
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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A Fly Nurse
A career as a flight nurse offers exciting assignments, as documented by crzegrl.
Article, November 11, 2009
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HR 3962: A Path to Progress or Paucity?
HR 3962 has pros and cons for doctors and the public. Here's how it could affect primary care and the practice of medicine.
Article, November 10, 2009
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Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers
Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.
Article, November 9, 2009
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Will There Ever Be a Big Brown Ribbon Outside the White House?
In his latest video blog, Dr. John Marshall questions why the pink ribbon/breast cancer awareness promotion attracts more publicity than any other disease campaign.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 5, 2009
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Can the Nurse Practitioner Write a Prescription For Someone Who Is Not a Patient?
It might seem like an innocuous favor, but prescribing for someone who is not a patient can be illegal or unethical.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 5, 2009
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Learning the "Business of Medicine"
The Non-Clinical Medical Jobs blog offers physicians an education in good business sense, even if they don't leave clinical practice.
Article, November 3, 2009
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Prospective Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Cetuximab in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Prospectively collected resource utilization and health utility data for patients with CRC in the CO.17 study who received best supportive care +/- cetuximab were assessed for cost effectiveness.
Journal Article, November 3, 2009
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Why African American Men Have Poorer Survival From Prostate Cancer (Even When They Don't)
What this tells us about multivariable regression.
Article, November 2, 2009
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Learning from Alma Ata: The Medical Home and Comprehensive Primary Health Care
As the PCMH moves from rhetoric to concrete recommendations, will it embrace the vision of social and political engagement as part of primary health care?
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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What You Can Do to Help Your Uninsured Patients
Here's how to make your care more accessible to patients who might otherwise miss getting the services they need.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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Availability of Antibiotics for Purchase Without a Prescription on the Internet
Web sites that say, "No prescription? No problem!" invite self-medication and antibiotic resistance. These researchers have clicked out the scope of this phenomenon.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Shared Decision-Making in Cross-cultural Encounters
In the setting of cross-cultural medical encounters, the importance of open, patient-centered communication is heightened as the risk for misunderstanding is increased.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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"Will the Feds Really Buy Me an EHR?" and Other Commonly Asked Questions About the HITECH Act
The economic stimulus package offers $19 billion in health IT incentives, but it also creates new penalties. Here's what you need to know.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Cost Shifting May Make Arthritis Medications Too Expensive for Medicare Beneficiaries
An increase in cost shifting may make biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs too expensive for the average Medicare beneficiary.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Nurse Staffing For Safety
We have heard a lot about safe staffing and mandated staffing ratios, but is it a good idea to legislate nurse staffing?
Article, October 28, 2009
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Protein-Calorie Malnutrition as a Prognostic Indicator of Mortality Among Patients Hospitalized With Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
A nationwide analysis of the prevalence of protein-calorie malnutrition in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension and its impact on mortality and healthcare costs are discussed.
Journal Article, October 28, 2009
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Must You Still Practice Defensive Medicine to Avert a Malpractice Lawsuit?
Doctors feel pressure to lower healthcare costs, but the threat of malpractice lawsuit remains, and doctors continue to order tests to protect themselves in the event of a lawsuit.
Article, October 27, 2009
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How to Maximize Revenue With Minimal Effort
Finding time for more patient visits may be easier and more lucrative than you think.
Journal Article, October 27, 2009
