Business of Medicine
From the Journals
Don’t call me ‘Dr.,’ say some physicians – but most prefer the title
Doctor says getting on a first-name basis with his patients is integral to delivering the best care.
From the Journals
Opt-out HIV testing in EDs can help identify undiagnosed cases
On implementation of opt-out testing, the proportion of tests performed increased from 57.9% to 69% in a study.
Feature
Nurse practitioner fined $20k for advertising herself as ‘Doctor Sarah’
Sarah Erny agreed to refrain from referring to herself as a doctor in her practice and on social media.
Latest News
As STDs proliferate, companies rush to market at-home test kits. But are they reliable?
The FDA wants companies to prove that home collection kits are as accurate as those used in clinics, and that samples don’t degrade during...
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At-home births rose during the pandemic, CDC reports
About 25% of home births are not planned, the Associated Press reported.
Feature
Why your professional persona may be considered unprofessional
“For Black women, our daily behaviors and forms of expression that are deemed ‘unprofessional’ are much more subtle than being able to wear a...
Feature
Medical school culinary medicine programs grow despite limited funding
As part of Dr. Marvasti’s program, students learn cooking fundamentals through chef demonstrations and hands-on practice – to teach students how...
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Residents react: Has residency become easier or overly difficult?
One respondent called the pass/fail change a “total game-changer,” as it lets applicants apply to all specialties while having other...
Commentary
A plane crash interrupts a doctor’s vacation
‘My oldest brother-in-law jumped into his ski boat and we sped out to the scene.’
Opinion
Sick call
A recent Medscape survey of physicians found that 85% said they had come to work sick in 2022.
Conference Coverage
Is there a doctor on the plane? Tips for providing in-flight assistance
Tools in a physician’s in-flight toolbox start with the first-aid kit.