ICD-10-CM Codes: How Medical Documentation Can Improve Health Care for Trafficking Victims
Gaps in previous iterations of ICD codes failed to allow clinicians to accurately identify victims of human trafficking.
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Paid Family Leave Policies Inadequate for Resident Physicians
Between 2016 and 2017, the mean paid childbearing leave for faculty physicians at 12 top United States medical schools was just 8.6 weeks.
Global Migration and Health Outcomes: Examining a Complex Relationship
A UCL-Lancet Commission set out to examine data related to the health and well-being of international migrants.
Physician-Patient Relationships: The Benefits of Long-Term Medical Practice
Long-term physician-patient relationships are increasingly rare in the era of electronic documentation.
Stethoscope Cleaning Standards May Not Eliminate Bacterial Contamination
In-hospital stethoscope cleaning practices may only be partially effective at eliminating bacterial DNA.
Social Media and the Spread of Misinformation: Taking Back Public Health
Public health misinformation is often amplified within information silos and echo chambers.
LGBT Youths at Substantially Increased Risk for Attempted Suicide
Sexual minority youths have a significantly higher risk for life-threatening behavior compared with their heterosexual peers.
Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is Effective Treatment for Adolescent Anxiety
Investigators conducted a comprehensive literature review to determine whether CBT is the most effective form of psychotherapy for children with anxiety disorders.
“Gender Panic” in Clinical Settings: Protecting Public Accommodations Access for Transgender Individuals
There is substantial discussion in the United States regarding the use of public accommodation laws to legislate bathroom access for transgender individuals.
Elderly Patients Underrepresented in Clinical Trials for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Data show that the elderly are underrepresented in randomized clinical trials for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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