Screening for Social Needs Lacking in Hospitals, Clinical Practices
Screening for all 5 social needs was reported for 24.4% of hospitals and 15.6% of practices.
Practice Management
Bullying During Medical Residency May Cause Depression, Burnout
Researchers evaluated survey results to determine the prevalence and impact of perceived bullying during residency.
Do Your Patients Consult Google Before They Consult You? An Expert Interview
A 2013 Pew Research Center and Internet Life Project report found that 59% of US adults said that they turned to the Internet regarding a health problem during the past year.
OTC Gel Helps Patients Who Have Trouble Swallowing Medications
Phazix, a gel designed to help patients who have difficulty swallowing medications, has been made available over-the-counter by Arkray USA.
Altered Administration Rule Has Potential to Harm Immigrants and Families
The Department of Homeland Security has expanded the criteria for determining if an individual is considered a public charge.
Payment to Research Participants Can Be Coercive Without Violating Consent
Although payment for enrolling in medical research is not likely to make participation involuntary or invalid, it may create a situation that is not in the best interests of the participant.
ACP Releases Policy Statement on DOI, COI Management for Clinical Guideline Development
The American College of Physicians endorses the necessity of a comprehensive process for disclosure of potential conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of clinical guidelines and guidance statements.
Nearly Half of Patients Do Not Disclose Imminent Threats to Physicians
Approximately 47.5% of patients withhold potentially life-threatening issues from their physicians, including depression, suicidal feelings, domestic violence, and sexual assault.
Negative Emotional States May Contribute to Racial Bias in Resident Physicians Experiencing Burnout
High emotional exhaustion and high depersonalization among resident physicians were both associated with more unfavorable attitudes toward black people.
Past Health Coverage Expansions Have Not Affected Rates of Hospital Use
Past coverage expansions were associated with little or no change in society-wide hospital use; increases in groups who gained coverage were offset by reductions among others.
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