The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system
About 6.5 million Canadians—roughly 1 in 6—do not have access to primary medical care.
Oct 19, 2023
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About 6.5 million Canadians—roughly 1 in 6—do not have access to primary medical care.
Oct 19, 2023
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Women physicians have historically been paid less than their male counterparts, a phenomenon past research has suggested may be due in part to women physicians spending more time with each patient, thus generating less revenue ...
Oct 16, 2023
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Patients who had common procedures performed outside of the operating room (OR) were more likely to go home instead of to a long-term care facility when they were discharged from the hospital if their sedation was administered ...
Oct 14, 2023
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The responsibility of understanding what a health care professional is saying during a visit to the doctor's office falls on more than just the patient.
Oct 11, 2023
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The physician burnout rate in the United States is increasing, according to a study published online Oct. 6 in JAMA Network Open.
Oct 9, 2023
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Dads can suffer from postpartum depression, and a new pilot study at the University of Illinois Chicago suggests they can and should be screened for the condition. Given the intertwined effects of mothers' and fathers' physical ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Large health systems are acquiring smaller physician practices at what some consider an alarming rate, leaving fewer independent practices. When the COVID-19 pandemic occurred, it was unclear whether the independent practices ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Researchers created a learning collaborative that included implementing an intervention titled, "Excellence in Providing Access to New Directions in Mifepristone Use (ExPAND Mifepristone)" in two Chicago-area Federally Qualified ...
Sep 26, 2023
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In a new position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) addresses the question of "grateful patient" fundraising, stating that physicians should not engage in or be asked or expected to participate in fundraising ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Ever wondered where the placenta got its name?
Sep 19, 2023
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