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What Does the AMA Augmented Intelligence Policy Mean for Healthcare Professionals?
While artificial intelligence mimics tasks done by a human being, augmented intelligence is intended to help humans — like a dependable, highly intelligent associate.
Facial Recognition Technology Raises Ethical, Legal, Privacy Concerns in Health Care
Physicians must consider the challenges associated with using facial recognition technology in healthcare settings.
Hospital-Acquired Complications From Low-Value Care: Prevalence and Effects
Although only 7 procedures were analyzed, researchers identified high rates of harm.
Are Perceptions of Educational Articles Affected by Financial Conflict of Interest Statements?
Physicians’ perceptions of educational articles were not influenced by financial conflict of interest (COI) statements, according to a study published in BMJ Open. This randomized, controlled trial was designed to investigate how COI statements affect perceptions of educational articles in a random sample of physicians in the United Kingdom (N=749). Four permutations of 2 clinical…
How Should Artificial Intelligence Support Clinician Decision Making?
For decades, clinicians and researchers have been interested in seeing what role computers can play in complex clinical decision making.
Using Community Health Workers to Improve Health Care in Marginalized Communities
Community health workers can serve a vital purpose to members of marginalized populations.
2014 to 2017 Saw Improvement in Burnout for U.S. Physicians
From 2014 to 2017, there was an improvement in burnout and satisfaction with work-life integration among U.S. physicians.
FDA Updates Naming Convention for Biologics to Balance Competition, Ensure Patient Safety
The FDA has released an updated draft guidance that will update the naming convention of biologic medications.
FDA Warns of Unapproved, Misbranded Drugs Distributed by CanaRx to US Consumers
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning letter to CanaRx, a company operating as a prescription drug provider, for its involvement in the distribution of certain unapproved or misbranded drugs that may be harmful to US consumers.
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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