Physicians discuss ways to make care transitions smooth and smart as handoffs become more frequent


Physicians discuss ways to make care transitions smooth and smart as handoffs become more frequent

Standardized recommendation letters, a new residency program review process, and enhanced accreditation system seek to streamline admissions, uphold physician excellence
Jesus Medina, MD delivers his presidential address to the Triological Society Jan. 24 at the organization’s Combined Sections Meeting.

A new study suggests that serious participation in athletic activities is the best determiner of a good clinician


Otolaryngologists suspect that prolonged tongue depression during tonsillectomy could result in taste disturbance

Patients who feel their physicians are empathetic have better medical outcomes, and are more likely to adhere to treatment recommendations for preventive tests, such as mammograms and colonoscopies
Studies show that distress, burnout, and depression in medical students and residents have contributed to a recent decrease in their empathy for patients
Nasal irrigation can be an effective therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis, provided patients—especially children—are shown safe and proper irrigation techniques