Commentary
Opinion
The Cures Act: Is the “cure” worse than the disease?
‘This act stands in the way of delivering quality, humanizing medical care.’
Commentary
Unhealthy drinking may worsen after weight loss surgery
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery may feel that they’ve been given a second chance at life. But research shows that unhealthy behaviors can...
Opinion
New guidance for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Some are concerned and confused about the implications of this guidance.
Opinion
Online patient reviews and HIPAA
Any information that could be used to identify a patient is a HIPAA breach. This is true even if the patient has already disclosed information.
Commentary
What I want people to know about the Chauvin verdict
Black and Brown people cannot fully celebrate until there is actual police reform, said Dr. Kali Cyrus.
Opinion
Open Notes
With the implementation of the Cures Act, medical notes have evolved into a tool to communicate with the patient, rather than just among health...
Opinion
Say my name
Mispronouncing names can alienate patients. It might make them feel like we don’t “know” them or that we don’t care about them.
Commentary
The obesity risk everyone forgets
This pandemic highlights an emerging risk factor for childhood obesity, and its detection requires vigilance, says Dr. Jessica Sparks Lilley.
Opinion
Change is hard: Lessons from an EHR conversion
There are sure to be bumps along the way.
Commentary
Fired for good judgment a sign of physicians’ lost respect
The firing of a physician who made use of soon-to-expire COVID-19 vaccine doses rather than flush them epitomizes the loss of physician autonomy...
News
Home devices screen for atrial fibrillation
How accurate are they at making a diagnosis?