A new study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases has found that the coronavirus strain that is spreading globally – COVID-19 – can be detected in patients’ saliva. If saliva can in fact be used to diagnose COVID-19, this approach could be valuable not only for patients but also for emergency physicians, hospital physicians, and … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Can Be Detected in Patient Saliva
The Qualities of a Good Telemedicine Physician
Technology is, without a doubt, essential to a successful telemedicine program. But other than the technology of a telemedicine program, the physician is also an important part of the program. A telemedicine physician keeps the entire program together and creates connections with their patients. These connections become the basis for a speedy … [Read more...]
Benefits of Outsourced Hospital Physicians
Businesses have always depended on outsourcing to help keep their costs low. However, with the overabundance of physician staffing, hospitals have to move to outside physician groups instead of employing their own. While there have been plenty of myths to circulate about outsourced physicians, there are inherent benefits to employing outsourced … [Read more...]
Study Shows Increase in Primary Care Physicians Prescribing Antidepressants
More patient care providers are prescribing antidepressants for symptoms, including headaches, menstrual cramps, and fatigue, as reported in "American Medical News." The study, which was featured in this month’s “Health Affairs,” found that “it is becoming more common for primary care doctors and other non-psychiatrist physicians to prescribe … [Read more...]
Emotional Stress from Malpractice Claims Drains Physicians
Although most malpractice claims fizzle and many men and women in physician services come out all right in terms of out-of-pocket expenses, emotional distress caused by lawsuits can be much more costly. "There are substantial costs associated with those claims," said Dr. Anupam Jena, patient care provider for Massachusetts General Hospital and … [Read more...]