Advances in Digital Technology Usher in the Era of Personal Health Records
Widespread improvements in digital communication, hardware, and software have resulted in positive changes in the healthcare technology landscape.
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AI Medical Devices Pose Numerous Challenges to Clinical Practice
The growth of AI use in healthcare has created a new list of ethical dilemmas for clinicians to address.
Bereavement Service May Reduce Complaints and Litigation After Patient Deaths
A consultation with a medical specialist was found to reduce family complaints and threats of litigation after the death of a loved one.
Discrimination, Inflexible Work Hours Keep Women Away From Careers in Surgery
Although 55% of UK medical school students are women, only 28% of these women go on to pursue a career in surgery.
Extended-Release Naltrexone Improves Psychiatric Disorders During Addiction Therapy
Changes in anxiety, depression, or insomnia symptoms were examined in patients with opioid use disorder taking extended-release naltrexone or buprenorphine-naloxone.
Can Competency-Based Assessments Identify Residents With Educational Difficulties?
A competency-based achievement system may help identify medical residents who are experiencing educational difficulties.
Clinicians Must Do Their Part to Address Inaccurate Online Health Information
Clinicians have a responsibility to engage in initiatives that improve the quality of health information available online.
How Does Accepting Blame Affect Future Medical Errors?
Assuming blame for a medical error may help patients and families heal.
Increased Use of Electronic Health Records Linked With Heightened Risk for Health Data Breaches
Rates of health information breaches are increasing despite legal and moral obligations to protect patient information.
How Employer-Sponsored Wellness Programs Create Ethical Dilemma for Physicians
Employer-sponsored wellness programs can put physicians in an unenviable position.
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