Physician Work Hours Have Decline From 2001 to 2021
However, trend offset by increase in advanced practice professionals weekly work hours
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Physician Fined for HIPAA Violation After Refusing to Provide Patient Records
The issue began when a former patient called the podiatrist’s office requesting a copy of his records.
Physician Burnout Significantly Increased During 2020 to 2021
Additionally, decreases in satisfaction with work-life integration and increases in depression seen
Physician Burnout May Raise Risk for Patient Safety Events
Burnout also associated with decreased job satisfaction, low professionalism, patient dissatisfaction
How Successful Are Interventions to Increase Surgical Workforce Diversity?
Is racial/ethnic diversity in the surgical workforce effectively achieved through early interventions such as internships and mentorship programs?
Caution Urged About Ageism in Patient Care
Clinicians need to be aware of their assumptions about patients based on age.
Not Enough Time in a Day for Recommended Primary Care
Primary care providers estimated to need 26.7 hours/day to provide recommended care for hypothetical patient panel
Combating Inappropriate Polypharmacy
Older adults are especially prone to inappropriate polypharmacy because they commonly have multiple medical problems and see a variety of specialists.
USPSTF Still Says Individualize Decision for Diet, Exercise Counseling
Behavioral counseling interventions have small net benefit on CVD risk in adults without CVD risk factors
Clinicians, Patients Have Different Perceptions About EHR Use
Physicians report electronic health records negatively affect the patient experience, but patients disagree
