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American College of Physicians checklist for planning cases

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List of how twitter could be used by physicians from BMJ careers

At a time when baby boomers are approaching the age of 65, some physicians attuned to this economic reality have simply stopped accepting Medicare patients.

Research shows that many doctors rely more on the pharmaceutical industry's own information about a medication than on checking independent sources for evaluations of the drug.

Twitter, Doctors...and Better Medicine?

"I think this is the civil rights issue of our generation: access to appropriate healthcare is a human right." ~Mad as Hell Doctors

"Whether you change details or not, the use of the social space at the comical expense of those we're called to treat is irresponsible. "

"In preparing a module on health literacy for a physician audience, I had the opportunity to review some papers on principles of patient-centered care."

"In this episode, we discuss the concept of narrative medicine, what it means, its importance to medical practice and how it can help physicians become better caretakers."

Mentorship is an important determinant of professional success. Emergency physicians have many opportunities to become involved in this activity, which holds rewards for both mentor and protege.

"The authors identify a broad range of disrespectful conduct, suggesting six categories for classifying disrespectful behavior in the health care setting: disruptive behavior; humiliating, demeaning treatment of nurses, residents, and students; passive-aggressive behavior; passive disrespect; dismissive treatment of patients; and systemic disrespect."

"It's not just patients who can learn from tools that help them make evidence-based decisions. Assessing patients' understanding of the information provided and the reasons for their health care choices has been an educational experience for Dale Collins Vidal, MD, director of the Center for Informed Choice at Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, New Hampshire."