With firearm injuries up 52 percent during the pandemic according to a research letter published in JAMA Pediatrics, the American Medical Association has released guidelines for pediatricians on gun safety.
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Mark Linzer, MD, has surveyed over 20,000 health professionals nationwide on drivers of physician burnout, finding three key factors that often lead to resident burnout, according to a Feb. 15 report from the American Medical Association.
Roman Berezovski, MD, will join Mercyhealth Pain Center-Walworth in Lake Geneva, Wis.
New York City-based Mount Sinai's Arnhold Institute for Global Health was given $8 million to address global health issues.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has placed R. Christopher Lindsay at the helm of the state's department of health, according to a Feb. 13 report from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Physicians are more likely to suffer from "imposter phenomenon" — the feeling of being inadequate due to personal skills, ability, effort and competence — than other professionals, according to a Mayo Clinic study.
Here are 5 policy updates physicians should know that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6:
The Biden administration has begun approving state requests for Medicaid to cover groceries and nutritional counseling, according to a Feb. 12 report from The Wall Street Journal.
Neurologists have different views on tough medical decisions, including resource allotment, physician-assisted suicide and vaccinations, according to a Feb. 3 Medscape survey of more than 4,100 practicing physicians.
Family medicine physicians have differing views on several medical dilemmas, including vaccinations, harassment and physician-assisted suicide, according to a Feb. 3 Medscape survey of over 4,100 practicing physicians.