Mistreatment Disproportionately Affects Women, Minority Medical Students
Women, underrepresented minority (URMs), and lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) medical students most frequently reported mistreatment.
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Florida’s House Bill 21 Effectively Reduced Opioid Use Across the State
Implementation of Florida’s House Bill 21 (HB21) in July 2018 has led to reductions in opioid use and changes in opioid prescribing practices across the state.
FDA: Policy Allows for Expanded Use of Certain Remote Patient Monitoring Devices
The policy is intended to remain in effect only for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency declared by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028
National health expenditures are projected to increase at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent for 2019 to 2028, representing almost 20 percent of U.S. gross domestic product by 2028.
COVID-19 in Italy: Ethical, Logistical and Therapeutic Dilemmas Plague Physicians
Italy’s health care system is highly regarded, having more hospital beds per capita than the United States.
Most Mass Shooting Events Occur Close to Nontrauma Centers
In 2019, there were 187 mass shooting events, most of which occurred closest to a nontrauma center.
How Global Warming is Fueling Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Climate change poses a significant threat to global public health by increasing the incidence of novel infectious diseases, as well as the spread of existing ones.
Pharmaceutical Company Profitability in 2000-2018 Far Exceeds That of Large, Public Companies
Pharmaceutical companies generated significantly more profits than similarly sized public companies between 2000 and 2018.
Simulation-Based Training Program Effectively Prepares Medical Students to Deliver Bad News
There is evidence supporting the efficacy of a simulation-based mastery learning program during medical clerkships to prepare medical students for the delivery of bad news.
Many Trans Youth Report Avoiding Disclosure of Gender Identity to Nonspecialist Providers
A significant proportion of transgender youth may be reluctant to disclose their gender to a healthcare provider outside of a specialized gender clinic.
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