Lack of information and patient resistance can contribute to physicians not following guidelines
Why Physicians Don’t Always Follow Best Practices
Experts point to a wide variety of reasons why guidelines are sometimes not followed.
Otolaryngologists Gather at COSM for 2016 Triological Society Annual Meeting
The 119th Annual Meeting welcomed otolaryngologists and other professionals to come together to improve and expand their knowledge and skills
FDA Panel Recommends Mandatory Opioid Training
The panel made the recommendation amid an epidemic of deaths resulting from and addictions to opioid painkillers in the United States
Upcoming ACGME Otolaryngology Changes Put Greater Emphasis on Surgical Training
Residents in their first postgraduate year will now spend six months in otolaryngology specific rotations
Physicians Who Show Empathy Can Boost Patient Satisfaction, Outcomes
Physician empathy training can help doctors shift between analytical, empathic modes rapidly
Tips on Contributing to and Keeping up with Medical Research
Physicians rely on evidence found in literature to make better decisions and deliver more effective care
Increased Medicare Funding Not Necessary for Graduate Medical Education
Institute of Medicine recommends same level of financial support for 10 years; physicians concerned amount won’t sustain residency training
Sleep Fellowship Training Programs on the Rise
Greater number of sleep medicine programs available give otolaryngologists more choice, opportunity to earn certification in specialized skill set
Sleep Fellowship Programs Offer More Opportunities to Subspecialize in Sleep Surgery
Otolaryngologists certified in sleep medicine, sleep surgery in position to offer both CPAP, surgical treatment to patients