Female Doctors Are Especially Vulnerable to Online Harassment
Female physicians are twice as likely as male doctors to be sexually harassed on the internet and are often subject to personal attacks.
Practice Management
5 Ways to Make Patients Feel More Comfortable in Office During Covid
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, its toll has extended beyond physical and into the emotional realm. A recent study in JAMA Network Open suggested that the prevalence of depression symptoms in the United States was more than 3 times as great during the presence of COVID-19 as it was prior to the pandemic.¹ Americans are…
5 Ways to Help Spanish-Speaking Parents at Your Healthcare Center
Patients who speak Spanish primarily or exclusively have a unique set of struggles and barriers when getting medical care, whether as a patient or caregiver. A language barrier can be stressful and burdensome for parents trying to get help for their child. What can be done about this? A recent study from Academic Pediatrics examined…
FDA Issues Guidance on Coagulation Systems to Measure Viscoelasticity During COVID-19 Pandemic
The FDA has issued guidance to facilitate the availability of coagulation systems during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Patients Receiving Radiation for Cancer Satisfied, Confident in Routine Care Through Telemedicine
A survey of patients with cancer treated in radiation clinics of a major New York metropolitan cancer center reported satisfaction with telemedicine care, compared with in-person visits.
Integrated Palliative, Oncology Care Improves Quality of Life in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Investigators assessed the effectiveness of integrated palliative and oncology care on end-of-life outcomes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
Address Possible Security Lapses as Your Practice Returns to Normal
To accommodate patients remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic, practices may have expanded personnel access to protected health information and relied on devices that might be vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Assessment of Hospital Readmissions in Patients Using an Oncology Service
A retrospective review of charts showed a high percentage of readmissions on an oncology service and 2 potential strategies for reducing this rate.
Curbing Inherent Bias When Caring for Patients
Bias extends beyond skin color to the assumptions physicians might make about patients.
ACIP: COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Offered to HCPs, LTC Residents First
The recommendation was made based on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among these 2 groups, as well as ethical and scientific considerations.
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