A reader highlights how hybrid compensation approach can incorporate clinical guidelines, decrease cost without compromising quality of care

Unprofessional Physician Behavior Raises Discipline Dilemma, Patient Care Concerns

Patient Safety Comes First in Clinical Decisions on Second Opinion Consultations
Ethical considerations for otolaryngologists when another physician’s diagnosis, treatment plan seem medically irresponsible

How to Manage a Teenaged Patient Seeking Medically Unnecessary Rhinoplasty
Ethical considerations, treatment benefits and risks that physicians must present to help patients, families make informed decisions

How to Handle an Otolaryngology Patient Who Declines Treatment
Should a physician try to convince a patient to consider potentially definitive therapy?

Standardized Medical Resident Handoffs Could Improve Patient Outcomes
Creating standard guidelines could decrease communication breakdowns, medical errors caused by multiple handovers

If Not Maintenance of Certification, What?
Why the American Board of Medical Specialties’ MOC program is valuable

As Opioids for Pain Treatment Come Under Greater Scrutiny, Controlled Substance Agreements Matter More
A controlled substance agreement can help a physician communicate expectations for their pain medication treatment plan, and guidelines for safe usage by their patients

Pharmaceutical Industry Opens Line of Communication Through Social Media
Some segments of the industry have established intranets, private Websites designed to enhance information sharing within the organization

Gifting Season Can Present Ethical Dilemma for Physicians
When it comes to receiving gifts from patients, otolaryngologists and other doctors walk a fine moral line
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