Practice Management
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Physician bias may prevent quality care for patients with disabilities
Many physicians report being ill-equipped to treat people with physical and cognitive disabilities, and some said they try to avoid doing so, a...
For Residents
Dual-Physician Marriages: Understanding the Challenges and Rewards
As more physicians marry other physicians, there is an increasing need to understand the challenges and rewards of these relationships.
From the Journals
Out-of-state telehealth visits could help more patients if restrictions eased: Study
Patients who live near state borders don’t have the same access to telehealth that other residents do in some states; people in rural areas are...
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House passes prior authorization bill, Senate path unclear
A $16 billion estimate for a bill meant to speed Medicare Advantage prior authorizations may complicate efforts to pass the measure. But the...
From the Journals
Physicians can’t be bystanders in ‘silent scourge’ of medical bullying
“Through bullying, we are losing voices in medicine just at that point in time where we are trying to diversify the workforce to improve...
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Flashy, blingy doc sabotages his own malpractice trial in rural farm town
“When it comes to damages in a case, you don’t want to be sending the message that supports what somebody’s bias may already be telling them about...
Commentary
Five contract red flags every physician should know
The inclusion of a probationary period (usually 90 days) is offensive to a candidate, especially one with a choice of contracts.
For Residents
The Ethical Implications of Dermatology Residents Treating Attending Physicians
Dermatology residents regularly will be faced with ethical conundrums during clinical practice. Resources have been developed to help residents...
Commentary
Dermatologists and the Aging Eye: Visual Performance in Physicians
With presbyopia becoming clinically apparent starting at 40 years of age, dermatologists should be vigilant for correctable visual impairment.
Latest News
Doctors using fake positive reviews to boost business
“In this online space, it’s the Wild West; cheating is rewarded.”
Feature
Patients who won’t pay: What’s your recourse?
Owing to the pandemic, job loss, and the possible loss of health insurance, patients have had more difficulty managing copays, coinsurance, and...