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Prior Authorizations Place Burden, Reduce Quality of Care in Dermatology Patients

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Brandon May

Prior authorizations create administrative burden for dermatologists, delays in patient care, and negative patient outcomes.

Financial, Organizational Implications of Physician Burnout Reviewed

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Investigators assessed burnout-associated costs associated with physician turnover and physicians decreasing their clinical hours at national and organizational levels.

Physician Impairment: Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Patient Safety

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

The ACP has issued a position paper that examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession to physician impairment.

Survey Indicates Physician Misconduct Is Underreported

Physician misconduct is being underreported and most Americans do not know where to file a complaint.

No Medical Malpractice Cases Identified in Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

There were no medical malpractice claims against direct-to-consumer telemedicine professionals or services among the reported cases identified in this study.

Dietary Supplements May Increase Risk for Severe Medical Events

Increased risk seen in association with supplements sold for muscle building, energy, weight loss

Reading Visit Notes May Improve Medication Management

Reading clinical notes can help patients to understand why medications are prescribed and improves medication adherence for some patients.

Alleviating Burdensome Beliefs Through a Care Ethics Approach

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

Researchers suggest a care ethics approach to address specific needs of patients who struggle with thoughts of being a burden to others.

Unreported Clinical Trials Threaten Credibility of Published Studies

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Dermatology Advisor Contributing Writer

When results from large trials go unreported, a substantial volume of clinical evidence remains undisclosed.

Global Burden of Serious Health-Related Suffering to Double by 2060

The global burden of serious health-related suffering is set to increase 47 percent by 2060.