Otolaryngology practices these practices need to consider how best to re-engage their allergy immunotherapy patients, including answering: Which services to start with? Which patients? Which procedures?
Kaiser Permanente CEO Richard Isaacs Shares His Thoughts on Physician-Led Care
Richard Isaacs, MD, CEO and executive director of The Permanente Medical Group, discusses his work, including how his background as an otolaryngologist has prepared him for the role.
Drawing on Tragedy to Make the Case for Patient Safety
A naval aviator’s personal tragedy motivated him to push for improvements in patient safety.
Secondary Medicare Diagnosis Coding Expansion, Electronic Health Records Associated with Increase in Illness Severity
A look at whether the expansion of secondary diagnosis codes in January 2011 and incentive payments for health information technology is associated with changes in measured severity of illness.
At-Home vs. In-Home Calls: How Residency Programs Decide Which Option Is Best
There are pros and cons to at-home and in-home calls, but the biggest concern is educating the resident and caring for patients.
The Important Role Emotional Intelligence Plays in Patient Care
The three pillars of emotional intelligence are communication, appreciation, and empathy. High emotional intelligence can play a part in building or undermining relationships with colleagues and patients.
Should Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Be Screened for Depression?
Screening for depression in patients with OSA would be worthwhile because there is a high rate of comorbidity.
In-Flight Medical Emergencies Are Common, Best Handled by a Team
In-flight medical emergencies most commonly involve near-syncope and gastrointestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular symptoms.
Intimate Partner Violence Can Exacerbate Medical Problems
Current or past intimate partner violence may be included in the differential diagnosis of many medical and behavioral health conditions, particularly in women.
How to Talk to Patients about Conditions Considered Sexually Transmitted
Talking to patients and their loved ones about conditions that may have been sexually transmitted can be awkward for you and upsetting to them.
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