Medscape Reader Polls

• How Have Physicians Responded to Racially Tense Work Situations? Are disagreements or arguments involving race sometimes a part of your work environment? If so, how did you and your employer respond?
  Medscape Reader Polls, September 07, 2022
• Are Physicians Savers or Spenders? Do you consider yourself good with money?
  Medscape Reader Polls, August 30, 2022
• How Do You Feel About Incentive Bonuses? Incentive bonuses have long been part and parcel of many physicians’ compensation package.
  Medscape Reader Polls, August 17, 2022
• Do You Have 'MD' on Your License Plates or Credit Cards? Some physicians like to have their credentials on their license plates or credit cards. What have you done and why?
  Medscape Reader Polls, August 08, 2022
• Do You View Your Career as a Calling Rather Than a Job? Doctors who practice medicine may feel they're called to their careers. But is that true of all physicians?
  Medscape Reader Polls, July 26, 2022
• How Much Does a Certificate of Added Qualifications Benefit a PA? A physician assistant can earn a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) in seven different specialties. The CAQ is intended for show the PA's experience, skills, and knowledge in that specialty.
  Medscape Reader Polls, July 20, 2022
• What's Most Important When You Consider Places to Retire? What is your dream place to retire and why?
  Medscape Reader Polls, June 15, 2022
• What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Being a Practicing Physician Doctors often have good reasons for running late or not prescribing medications patients want. But those reasons may not be transparent to patients. What do you wish patients knew?
  Medscape Reader Polls, June 13, 2022
• Do You Take Enough Vacation? We know vacations can be crucial to combat burnout, and physicians themselves recognize that time away is an important element of reducing symptoms of burnout.
  Medscape Reader Polls, May 26, 2022
• What Do You Think About Preprints? Preprints, scientific papers that have not been peer reviewed for publication in a journal, became more prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Reader Polls, May 18, 2022
• What Are Common Misconceptions About Nurses? Nurses nationwide recently expressed outrage after Bravo talk show host Andy Cohen commented about the attractiveness of a nurse-actress on his show. Do you confront misconceptions about your role?
  Medscape Reader Polls, May 10, 2022
• What Would You Do With an Extra 15 Minutes Per Patient? If, magically, you had more time to spend with each of your patients, what would you do?
  Medscape Reader Polls, May 04, 2022
• Which Sports Do You Enjoy? US government guidelines recommend that adults spend at least 2.5 hours doing moderate-intensity exercise each week.
  Medscape Reader Polls, April 27, 2022
• What Do You Think About Medical Marijuana? Although almost 70% of Americans support the legalization of marijuana for medical use, physicians and researchers are still debating its efficacy and which conditions it should be prescribed for.
  Medscape Reader Polls, April 20, 2022
• How Do You Feel About Practicing Medicine? Since last year, the US has been in the throes of the so-called 'Great Resignation,' as many workers quit their jobs in search of something new.
  Medscape Reader Polls, April 14, 2022
• Do You Think a Fourth COVID Shot Is Necessary? A second booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines has been authorized for those older than 50 years of age.
  Medscape Reader Polls, April 06, 2022
• What Do You Think About the Pain Scale? A pain scale can often be a helpful tool in understanding the level of pain your patient is experiencing, but it can have its limits.
  Medscape Reader Polls, March 29, 2022
• Should Medical Societies Sanction Russian Doctors? Some medical professional societies have cut ties with Russian physicians, prompting discussion on whether medical organizations should become involved in politics.
  Medscape Reader Polls, March 23, 2022
• Are You Ready to Stop Wearing A Mask? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently eased masking recommendations, only advising people wear masks if they are in a county with a high COVID-19 community level.
  Medscape Reader Polls, March 15, 2022
• How Do You Address Substance Abuse With Your Patients? Can you recognize the signs and symptoms of abuse or addiction in a patient?
  Medscape Reader Polls, March 09, 2022