Qualitative methodology can have tremendous utility in studies directed at patient-centered care by offering practical insights and granular detail directly from patients.
Second Victims: The Effects of a Medical Error on Physicians Can Be Devastating
Second victims have gone largely unnoticed for decades. The impact of intraoperative adverse events on surgeons is profound and can be life changing.
COSM 2023 Sessions: A Review of Otolaryngology Topics
In April 2023, we listed a variety of topics at the 2023 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Boston that had piqued the interest of ENTtoday’s physician editor Robin W. Lindsay, MD. This time, we’ve taken a closer look and highlighted some of the topics chosen.
Nutrition Is Vital for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
The nutritional impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) doesn’t begin with diagnosis: approximately 30% of affected patients are malnourished prior to diagnosis and treatment and need a multidisciplinary care plan that begins before treatment, continues during therapy, and extends well after treatment.
Former CDC director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, Shared Insights with the Triological Society
Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, took the stage to deliver the Joseph H. Ogura, MD, Lecture at the Annual Meeting of the Triological Society—held as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings—and discussed decision-making and health disparities.
Otolaryngology Doctor–Patient Interactions Are Increasingly Under the Microscope
It may seem reasonable to assume that a five-star physician provides better care than a four-star physician, but patient ratings can vary wildly, with one patient giving a five-star review for an “excellent doctor” and another leaving a three-star review for “the most responsive doctor that we’ve ever seen.”
This Year’s Triological Society Thesis Award Winners Cover a Variety of Topics
Awards for outstanding candidate theses were given out at this year’s Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings in Boston. Congratulations to this year’s recipients.
Facial Nerve Centers and New Treatment Options Can Make a Difference for Patients with Facial Paralysis
Facial paralysis, whether caused by a virus, tumor, trauma, or congenital abnormality, can be devastating to patients and significantly impact their quality of life, but new treatments and specialized facial nerve centers can make a big difference.
Otolaryngologists as Interview Sources Requires Thorough Topic Knowledge and Knowing How Media Works
In today’s media-saturated environment, an otolaryngologist’s chances of winding up as a mainstream media source have risen considerably. Although this can be personally and professionally rewarding, physicians must navigate a learning curve and consider some risks.
Complex Thyroid/Parathyroid Surgery Certification Means Better Education for Surgeons
There are otolaryngologists who focus their surgical practices on patients with thyroid/parathyroid diseases; some have completed fellowships while others have not, and continuing board certification activities aren’t currently focused on this content. These issues, among others, were part of the genesis of the new focused practice designation.
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