When It Is Appropriate to Disclose PHI to the Police
Q: A new patient became abusive after I refused to prescribe narcotics for a back injury that he...
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Physician Burnout: Debunking the Battery Metaphor
Check out the PW Podcast for our monthly interview with Dr. Drummond on this exact topic! by Dike...
Read MoreE-Cigarette Use Tied to 49% Higher Likelihood of Respiratory Symptoms
Since their introduction in the United States marketplace in 2007, e-cigarettes have been promoted as a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, and their use has grown rapidly. Data from the CDC reveal that in 2021, more...
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USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening, Anxiety Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends depression screening for all adults...
Read MorePolypharmacy in Older Adults Linked With Greater Healthcare Services Use
Among the geriatric population with comorbidity, the growing rate of polypharmacy is linked with a rise in healthcare services use (HSU), according to a study published in BMC Primary Care. Georges Assaf, MD, and colleagues...
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