Overemphasis on Performance and Achievement Hurting Medical Students
An intense culture of performance and achievement, coupled with ever-growing expectations is causing distress — if not mental illness — in medical students.
All articles by David Wild, Medical Writer
Reducing Overdiagnosis With Multilevel Approach
The medical establishment needs to take responsibility for the rate of overdiagnoses resulting from screening practices that are sometimes unnecessary.
ACA Replacement: Republicans Face Consensus Challenges Says Policy Expert
Republicans need to reach a challenging consensus on many difficult points if they want to fulfill President Trump’s commitment to provide better coverage with more affordable premiums and lower deductibles.
On The Need for the Medical Community to Spearhead Diversity
All members of the medical community need to take responsibility for increasing diversity at institutions.
Can the ACA Withstand Executive Orders?
President Trump’s executive order, aimed at cutting the cost of healthcare services and insurance and thus cutting down on services, may not impact the Affordable Care Act.
Evidence-Based Policy Change Regarding Resident Work Hour Applauded by Experts
The revisions limit resident workweeks to 80 hours, but also extend shifts from 16 to 24 hours.
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