Should Aging Physicians Be Required to Undergo Cognitive Testing? Three Experts Weigh In
The issue of aging physicians poses serious challenges to the medical profession, with concerns that judgment or skills might decline with age.
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Nonphysician Providers Rarely Interpret Diagnostic Images
Despite increasing roles of nonphysician providers (NPPs) in health care (nurse practitioners and physician assistants), they still rarely interpret diagnostic imaging studies.
Majority of Physicians Believe ACA Has Had Positive Impact on Health Care
The percentage of US physicians who believe that the ACA is a net positive for health care has increased in the five years after its implementation.
Fewer Children Receiving Care at Family Medicine Practices
From 2009 to 2016, there was a decrease in the proportion of children seen at family physician (FP) practices.
Rate of Opioid Prescribing by Physicians Increases Over the Course of a Day
Physicians were more likely to prescribe opioids later in the day and when running behind schedule than when appointments were earlier and on-time, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Medical School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
More Primary Care Appointments Scheduled With Advanced Providers
Researchers from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation conducted a secret shopper study to measure the number of primary care appointments scheduled with advanced providers before, during, and after the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
US College Students’ Marijuana Use Reaches 35-Year High
Marijuana use by U.S. college students in 2018 was the highest in 35 years, researchers report.
Adding Video, Written Discharge Orders May Improve Recall for ED Patients
Researchers used information they gleaned from a systematic review of articles focused on discharge instructions in the ED to assess differences in comprehension or recall of verbal, verbal plus written, and verbal plus video discharge instructions.
Payment to Research Participants Can Be Coercive Without Violating Consent
Although payment for enrolling in medical research is not likely to make participation involuntary or invalid, it may create a situation that is not in the best interests of the participant.
Majority of US Doctors Believe ACA Has Improved Access to Care
Sixty percent of U.S. physicians believe that the Affordable Care Act has improved access to care and insurance after five years of implementation.
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