News tagged with anonymous survey


Half of US plastic surgeons market their practice via social media

Half of U.S. plastic surgeons are using Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms in their professional practice, according to a survey in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medica ...

Surgery created May 01, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hands-on cooking education aids docs' nutrition knowledge

(HealthDay)—Continuing education that includes didactic and hands-on cooking sessions improves physicians' self-reported nutrition-related behaviors, according to a research letter published online Feb. ...

Health created Feb 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Survey reveals reasons doctors avoid online error-reporting tools

"Too busy," and "too complicated." These are the typical excuses one might expect when medical professionals are asked why they fail to use online error-reporting systems designed to improve patient safety and the quality ...

Other created Oct 05, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study shows medication errors lead to child fatalities

(Medical Xpress)—Serious errors administering drugs to children are occurring frequently due to workload, distraction and ineffective communication, according to a new study exploring the relationship between the nursing ...

Pediatrics created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Incarceration, marijuana use and suicide attempts may hinder liver transplant eligibility

Results from an anonymous survey of U.S. transplant providers report that incarceration, marijuana use, and psychiatric diagnoses, particularly suicide attempts, may lower patients' eligibility for liver transplantation. ...

Other created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

After pregnancy loss, Internet forums help women understand they are not alone

Nearly one in six pregnancies end in miscarriage or stillbirth, but parents' losses are frequently minimized or not acknowledged by friends, family or the community.

Health created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0