A friend of mine was put on an opioid to manage chronic neck pain, which she had suffered as a result of an auto accident. She takes the narcotic daily, and is concerned when she is about to run out, because she experiences withdrawal symptoms. The accident happened more than a year ago and she knows that she does not need the medicine anymore, but … [Read more...]
Doctors Utilize ‘Pain Contracts’ to Monitor Narcotic Use by Patients
Physician Retention Survey Suggests Increased Physician Turnover through 2011
Fierce Practice Management reported today, that nearly 18,000 physician service providers responded to the sixth annual Physician Retention Survey, and results of the first quarter of the year suggest that by year-end physician turnover is going to reach a high. A significant increase in turnover was last found in the results of the 2008 survey. … [Read more...]
Death with Dignity or Physician-assisted Suicide?
The Death with Dignity Act is among the more controversial topics related to patient care, and after readings several articles, I have thought about how I would feel if a loved one was diagnosed with a terminal illness, and wanted to end their life with the help of a doctor. Growing up, my father always told me, "Susie I don't ever want to … [Read more...]
Biggest Complaints of Hospital-Employed Physicians
Physician employment opportunities are sprouting up in hospitals across the nation. However, as reported in the March 30th edition of New England Journal of Medicine, decisions made by physicians, in terms of employment, will bear repercussions for the practice and management of medicine, in the long-term. Some physicians, who have made that … [Read more...]
Electronic Medical Records Proving to be Positive for Doctors and Patients
Transitioning from physical files that house medical records to digital versions has been in the works for some time now, and today, more and more hospitals and facilities providing physician services are adhering to the change, and reaping the benefits. This technological advancement also is proving favorable in terms of patient care and patient … [Read more...]