This article is the first in a series of five that looks at the broad dimensions of AI within the context of healthcare in general and otolaryngology where apt. This first article describes basic principles of AI and how these technologies are currently used in healthcare.
Understanding the three phases of research can help principal investigators encourage trainees to successfully complete research projects.
Bruce A. Scott, MD, the new president-elect of the American Medical Association, has spent much of his professional career volunteering with the association. We spent some time with Dr. Scott to discuss his beginnings in otolaryngology, the challenges that face physicians today, and his hopes for the future.
Millions of physicians have careers and lives that are limited by noncompete clauses, a type of contract covenant that may also be called a “restrictive covenant” or “non-interference” clause. With federal rule changes coming, what impact will these actions have on otolaryngologists in the future?
Although single-use devices are convenient and may be more appropriate in specific patient care scenarios, the environmental, economic, and human health costs must be considered.
Caring for the homeless and uninsured may be a challenge and they may take more of our valuable time than other patients, but if we deny them our care, we stand to lose a bit of our professional soul in the process.
When it comes to digital platforms meant to ease the prior approval burden, many procedures can receive almost instantaneous approval after a few keyboard clicks, but when a case isn’t cookie-cutter, these tools often aren’t very helpful—and might even make the process more of a headache than it would have been back in the old days.
