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Physicians Are Talking About: The Audacity That Physicians Should Take the Helm of Healthcare Reform
As the US healthcare reform movement gains momentum, Medscape Physician Connect commentators propose their own strategies for change.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 9, 2009
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Who's to Blame for Our High Healthcare Costs? Payer, Payee, or Another Culprit?
Robert Morrow, MD, responds to "The Cost Conundrum," an article published in The New Yorker which blames high healthcare costs on excessive overuse of medicine.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 9, 2009
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Why More Doctors Should Use NPs and PAs -- And Why They Don't
As physician reimbursements decline and universal healthcare seems possible, doctors can become more profitable and more competitive by using nurse practitioners and PAs.
Article, July 9, 2009
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Errors and Omissions in Hospital Prescriptions: A Survey of Prescription Writing in a Hospital
Doctors often write prescriptions that are almost illegible. Find out how this affects the percentage of medication errors made today.
Journal Article, July 9, 2009
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Reporting Bias in Drug Trials Submitted to the Food and Drug Administration: Review of Publication and Presentation
The publication status of all efficacy trials carried out in support of new drug approvals from 2001 and 2002 is reviewed. Why are a quarter of trials still unpublished?
Journal Article, July 8, 2009
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Health Services for Low-Income and Uninsured Women
In this video blog, Dr. Andrew Kaunitz responds to a reader's comment and discusses 3 nationwide programs that provide family planning and other health services to low-income and uninsured women.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 8, 2009
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10 Steps Before you Refer for: Chest Pain
Chest pain is a common presentation in general practice. Working through the differential diagnosis is easy with these ten steps.
Journal Article, July 7, 2009
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The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA): What it Means for Your Patients and Families
What is the scope of this new law? Are there limitations? How can nurses help facilitate compliance?
Journal Article, July 6, 2009
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Michigan Tobacco Quit Line Closes After Demand Outpaces Funding
What were the possible reasons behind the early shut down of a tobacco quit line that was flooded with an unprecedented 65,600 calls in 5 days?
Journal Article, July 6, 2009
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Access to Medications and Medical Care After Participation in HIV Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review of Trial Protocols and Informed Consent Documents
Whether patients participate in clinical trials may hinge on whether they’ll receive medications or medical care after the trial ends. How often are retroviral drug trials providing this information?
Journal Article, July 5, 2009
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ASCO 2009: Oncology Insights
In this fascinating exclusive video interview, Dr. Maurie Markman talks with Dr. David Alberts about some of the greatest challenges facing oncologists in the current environment.
Experts And Viewpoints, July 2, 2009
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Nobel-Honored Surgeons: From Discovery of Antibiotics to Organ Transplantation
Since the Nobel prize was first presented 100 years ago, only 10 surgeons have been honored. Their contributions range from the discovery of antibiotics to the first organ transplantation. Dr. Albert Lowenfels surveys their lives and accomplishments.
Article, July 1, 2009
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Q&A With WHO Leader David Heymann: Healthier World Requires US Leadership
AIDS? Tuberculosis? Economic crisis? Find out what threats pose the greatest challenge to health security from World Health Organization infectious disease expert David Heymann.
Journal Article, June 30, 2009
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NAPNAP Position Statement on Pediatric Health Care/Medical Home: Key Issues on Delivery, Reimbursement, and Leadership
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners affirms that the delivery of children's health care should be family centered, accessible, comprehensive, coordinated, culturally sensitive, compassionate, and focused on the overall well-being of children and families. All qualified healthcare providers may lead, coordinate, or provide care in the "medical home."
Journal Article, June 30, 2009
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What Would You Tell Future Physicians?
As new medical school graduates start their residencies this week, Dr. Edwin Leap hosts a blog carnival to offer them advice and wisdom.
Article, June 30, 2009
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Health-Care-Associated Infections: The Legislative Perspective and the Pharmacist's Role
Pharmacists are integral to the development of proactive methods to help prevent health-care-associated infections.
Journal Article, June 29, 2009
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Guidelines for Telephone Triage
What are the 12 guidelines for safe care? What are the most common problems with triage practice? Are there unique considerations for dermatology practices?
Journal Article, June 29, 2009
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Long Working Hours and Cognitive Function: The Whitehall II Study
How do extra hours on the clock impact brain function?
Journal Article, June 29, 2009
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Will Bundling Create Disincentives for Home Hemodialysis?
In this video blog, Jeffrey Berns, MD, of UPenn School of Medicine, discusses a government report about the cost differences between in-center hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 28, 2009
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Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
Discoid lupus erythematosus is a chronic disease that can lead to severe problems if it is not treated early and promptly. Can you recognize it?
Journal Article, June 26, 2009
