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DEA enforces written order requirement for schedule II drugs
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A coalition of physicians, nurses and pharmacists argues that the agency is delaying some patients' access to pain relief. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 18, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Climate change could put public's health at riskEmail this article to a colleague.
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A study from the Trust for America's Health says few states are preparing for the health problems that could occur because of global warming. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 17, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
More middle-age women having heart attacks, but survival rates increasingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physician experts seek more emphasis on screening and treating cardiovascular disease risk factors in women. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Maryland high court to consider expert witness ruleEmail this article to a colleague.
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The case centers on what professional activities qualify physicians to testify as medical expert witnesses. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year after crackdownEmail this article to a colleague.
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A survey of physician and nurse executives raises questions on how to implement zero-tolerance policies required by the Joint Commission. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 16, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Orthopedic surgeon prepares to blast into spaceEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Chicago doctor will work on the International Space Station and conduct experiments inside space shuttle Atlantis during an 11-day mission. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 13, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
HPV vaccine proposed for teen boysEmail this article to a colleague.
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Some doctors are concerned that the qualified recommendation from a CDC advisory panel could create insurance coverage problems. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 13, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Malpractice lawsuits hit 10-year low in MissouriEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians credit the state's damage cap. But the tort reforms face a state Supreme Court challenge. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 12, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Med school enrollment up, but residency slots remain flatEmail this article to a colleague.
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A lack of growth in residencies could help fuel a physician shortage, AAMC officials say. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Physicians give hospital chaplains high approval ratingEmail this article to a colleague.
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These clerics can help meet patients' spiritual needs and advise families about end-of-life care decisions. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 10, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
CME must be untainted -- no matter who's payingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Ethics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Fertility doctors tighten guidelines in wake of "octomom" controversyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Among the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's recommendations: Physicians should warn patients about the dangers of multifetal pregnancies. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
California licensing backlog keeping doctors from starting jobsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The state medical society has sued, saying three-day furloughs each month are causing the medical board's delays in issuing licenses. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Journal editors propose detailed disclosure form for authorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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It asks about research pay and industry relationships. Some doctors say it goes too far. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 9, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Patient safety after hospital discharge challengingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Doctors and hospitals should focus on short-term steps to protect patients, an expert panel says. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 6, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Tort reform law challenged in GeorgiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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The state Supreme Court will decide if a law raising burden of proof in emergency care lawsuits is constitutional. Doctors say reversal would hurt access. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 4, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Family physicians' partnership with Coke draws criticismEmail this article to a colleague.
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Some say accepting cash from sugared-soda maker sends wrong message. AAFP says the funding will help educate consumers on beverage choices. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 3, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Disciplinary records relevant in liability caseEmail this article to a colleague.
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In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Smoking bans cut overall heart disease riskEmail this article to a colleague.
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An IOM report highlights how reducing secondhand smoke can lower threats to cardiovascular health. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Litigation stress: Being sued is personal as well as professionalEmail this article to a colleague.
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Some programs are helping physicians cope. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
H1N1 vaccine shortage leaves doctors managing crowds, anxietiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Many physicians are struggling, often in vain, to find H1N1 vaccine or locate alternative sources for patients. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - November 2, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Antioxidant may slow Parkinson's diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Patients with higher levels of urate experienced a slower rate of disease progression, but doctors say study findings need to be examined further. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 30, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
10% of seniors' ED visits related to fallsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Doctors can help patients improve balance by reviewing medications and prescribing exercise and strength training. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 29, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Medical schools, teaching hospitals help drive local economiesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The major economic impact comes from jobs created and money spent on capital improvements, a study finds. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 27, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Medicare's no-pay rule has little financial impactEmail this article to a colleague.
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Hospitals would lose an average $368 annually in nonpayment for preventable conditions, a study finds. This could undermine CMS' economic case to improve patient safety. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
"July phenomenon" from new residents debunkedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Despite the month's traditional influx of new residents, guidance and protocols given to new physicians provide year-round safety, a growing body of evidence finds. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Doctors called on to screen all adults for depressionEmail this article to a colleague.
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A new position statement from the American College of Preventive Medicine says primary care physicians have a key role in combating the undertreatment of depression. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 26, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
H1N1 vaccine embraced, but also fearedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians are among those lining up for vaccinations. But some health care professionals say they won't get the vaccine, despite urging from federal health officials. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 21, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Massachusetts universal coverage does not reduce ED visits, polls sayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians stress the need to address overcrowding and boarding in hospital emergency departments. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 20, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
EMR alerts can signal abnormal tests, but some doctors don't use themEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians fail to follow up on about 8% of warnings about imaging tests, a new study of office-based care found. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Assisted-suicide statute challenged by 2 Connecticut doctorsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The lawsuit argues that "aid in dying" is not assisted suicide and physicians who hasten terminally ill patients' deaths should not have to fear punishment. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Doctors owed no duty to nonpatient, Illinois high court rulesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Court rulings and statutes in other states have recognized that duty when the potential victim is a specific, identifiable person. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Commercial CME loses funding from second drug firmEmail this article to a colleague.
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Following Pfizer's lead, GlaxoSmithKline will direct grants to academia and doctor organizations to avoid bias. Meanwhile, medical education firms defend their work. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Mandating cultural competency: Should physicians be required to take courses?Email this article to a colleague.
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More states are moving toward requiring cultural competency training. Physicians question the need for a mandate. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 19, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Diagnostic test can be patented, appeals court rulesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Physicians worry that the ruling could hurt patient care if certain medical research is monopolized. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 15, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Seasonal flu vaccine supplies lower than expected in some placesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Despite problems, 115 million doses of the vaccine should be ready by the end of November. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 14, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Down syndrome diagnosis difficult for physicians, parents to discussEmail this article to a colleague.
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Most expectant couples prefer their doctor tell them as soon as possible, according to new recommendations. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 13, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
H1N1 vaccine to be tracked for safety concernsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Health officials hope physicians will report any adverse reactions that could be related to the vaccine. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 12, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
H1N1 vaccination of children can require reasoning with concerned parentsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Ethics Forum - A column that answers questions on ethical issues in medical practice (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Quality improvement tool available for doctors, hospitalsEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Institute for Healthcare Improvement's online resource gathers evidence, cost and implementation information on quality and safety initiatives. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Certificate-of-merit law struck down by Washington Supreme CourtEmail this article to a colleague.
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The high court, in a separate ruling, declined to allow trial lawyers to include consumer protection act claims in medical liability cases. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 11, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Patient surveys can help practices improveEmail this article to a colleague.
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Experts say measuring satisfaction with doctor visits is key to achieving a patient-centered practice culture. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 8, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Better health: Is that recession's silver lining?Email this article to a colleague.
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During rosier economic times, people put in longer hours on the job, which can lead to stress and increased alcohol and tobacco use, researchers say. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 7, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Florida lawsuit takes swing at 3-strikes liability ruleEmail this article to a colleague.
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In the Courts - A column analyzing the impact of recent court decisions on physicians (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
4 physicians honored with MacArthur, Lasker awardsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Work in geriatrics, infectious diseases, public health and cancer treatment is recognized. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Resident duty hours: Does more sleep mean safer care?Email this article to a colleague.
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Six years after resident work limits took effect, the impact on safety is still hotly contested. A push for more sleep is reigniting the debate. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Doctor's rap on H1N1 prevention wins HHS contestEmail this article to a colleague.
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A New York physician's video went viral online after beating more than 240 entries to air on TV this fall as a public service announcement. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Lowering sodium intake could lower health costsEmail this article to a colleague.
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U.S. adults consume about 3,400 mg of sodium each day, well above the 2,300 mg recommended by the Institute of Medicine. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - October 1, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Joint Commission opens center to develop patient safety solutionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Hospitals will follow an industrial approach to improve hand hygiene as well as addressing other problems. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - September 30, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Connecticut court opens door for patients to see peer review recordsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Doctors say the state Supreme Court decision allowing Freedom of Information requests could chill peer review proceedings. (Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION)
Source: American Medical News - PROFESSION - September 29, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: news
