September 2008

January 21, 2010

Parents listen to our every word of "anticipatory guidance" when kids are small, but when it comes to tween and teen issues online, parents somehow start mistakenly thinking they donit need us as much.

September 16, 2008

Louise B. Andrew is a fifth-generation physician who has made a career of serving health professionals in distress after her own experience dealing with a medical malpractice suit.

September 16, 2008

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems hold great promise. However, like many new technologies, the difficulty of achieving EHRs' promise has been vastly underestimated, as have the risks. The current national initiatives pushing for widespread EHR implementation may be leading us into an unmapped minefield.

September 16, 2008

Consider this hypothetical situation: A patient with new onset of a major depression is evaluated by a physician who has found no evidence of suicidal ideation.

September 16, 2008

Many physicians are skeptical about getting involved in the practice, and rightfully so. Sermo and other online physician communities are rife with posts and comments from physicians who know colleagues who have stretched the truth or even lied on the stand because of personal beliefs or compensation.

September 16, 2008

One of the most important legal documents in your practice may have a significant impact on your finances. And even though you (or someone in your practice) agreed to abide by its terms and conditions, it's highly likely that you have never even read it.

September 16, 2008

According to an article published in the June 17, 2008 edition of the New York Times, declining reimbursements, managed care, physician shortages (especially in primary care), and concerns about malpractice are contributing to doctors' discontent.

September 16, 2008

David Van Avermaete, CEO of VeraLight, a medical device company, discusses the SCOUT DS non-invasive diabetes screening system and the importance of early detection in type 2 diabetes.

September 18, 2008

December 10, 2009

December 10, 2009

Patients have embraced social networking tools that allow them to share information, offer support, and compare healthcare experiences. Physicians should also use these tools to connect with their patients and local communities and provide general medical information.

December 10, 2009

High costs, unreliable vendors, lengthy installation and transition processes, disruptions to workflow, reduced productivity-it's no wonder that so few practices have adopted full-featured EHRs.

November 30, 2010