Pediatrics Experts & Viewpoints

Unique Malpractice Risks of Ambulatory Surgery Centers More physicians are setting up ambulatory surgery centers, but there are many malpractice risks that come with having a center. Here is what to watch out for.
Expert Column, November 2009
What Should Patients Do With Unused Narcotics? Clinicians often tell patients to save their remaining narcotics for "next time." According to guidelines, this may not be the best advice.
Ask the Expert, November 2009
Do Pacifiers Interfere With Breastfeeding Success? This study provides practical help for pediatric providers who are faced with the "pacifier question."
Viewpoint, November 2009
Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care Patients have spoken: they like the convenience of retail healthcare clinics.
Viewpoint, November 2009
Surgical Masks vs N95 Respirators: Research and Practice A well-designed study examines the efficacy of surgical masks in protecting healthcare workers against influenza. William R. Jarvis, MD, comments in this video blog.
Commentary, November 2009
Physicians Are Talking About: Tort Reform: Does Saying "I'm Sorry" Help? Physicians are often reluctant to apologize for clinical errors because their words can be used in malpractice litigation as admissions of fault. MPC members discuss whether saying "I'm sorry" can help.
Commentary, November 2009
CDC Commentary: Seasonal and H1N1 Influenza Vaccines -- Timing of Doses What is the optimal spacing and timing of the seasonal and H1N1 influenza vaccines? In this video blog, William Atkinson, MD, MPH, offers specific guidance from the CDC.
Commentary, November 2009
Cross-Reactivity to 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Does anyone -- young or old -- have preexisting immunity to H1N1?
Viewpoint, November 2009
CDC Commentary: 2009 H1N1 Influenza Vaccine in Pregnancy Pregnant women are 1 of the 5 initial target groups for the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine. In this video commentary, Sonja Rasmussen, MD, MS, Senior Scientist at CDC, reviews the latest guidelines.
Commentary, November 2009
Antiviral Treatment for Suspected H1N1 Influenza James Wilde, MD, discusses the recommendations for initiating antiviral treatment for patients with suspected H1N1 influenza.
Ask the Expert, November 2009

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New legislation in the House would reform the formula for Medicare reimbursements to physicians and prevent a 21.2% pay cut scheduled for 2010. The legislation would temporarily base reimbursements on the Medicare Economic Index, which measures inflation in physician-practice costs. Do you favor or oppose this new legislation?

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Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care Patients have spoken: they like the convenience of retail healthcare clinics.
Viewpoint, November 2009

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