A new simulation program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneer Portfolio program, will allow physicians to participate in interactive role play to help reduce antibiotic overuse. Thirty-five primary care providers and 35 patients will participate in a two-month pilot using the technology to improve communications and inform attitudes...
This article discusses the evolution of the Physician Assistant (PA) role, from its infancy to its growth over the last 40 years, and what role the PA will continue to have in medicine Physician Assistants and their Contributions to Medical Resident Training; Michael Goesch, MPAS, PA-C, Candice Dodge, MS, PA-C...
Education and training is one of the keys to a successful community paramedicine movement, according to Matt Goudreau, director of clinical services for EasCare Ambulance in Massachusetts. Goudreau gave a webinar hosted by the International Roundtable on Community Paramedicine in July titled Simulations for Success. The presentation discussed Goudreau’s recent experience in training a community...
At almost any medical school, soon-to-be doctors will get years of hands-on and classroom training in preparation for their careers. But there are perks that come with going to a school that's affiliated with a prestigious hospital. "You get to see the medical cases that are really complex," says Sahil Mehta, a...
The authors describe a five day pre-post training course attended by second year medical students and the results of the training. The Intensive Surgical Skills Course piloted by Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine for second year medical students and the five skills tested and methods used, showed improved...
The authors look at how IT solutions help healthcare organizations deliver quality care, improve patient safety and control rising cost. To remain competitive healthcare organizations must deliver quality care, improve productivity and efficiency and maintain cost. Andy David, HBA and Cynthia Mar, MBA look at solutions to meet these needs.
Deborah C. German, MD, Julia Pet-Armacost, PhD, Richard D. Peppler, PhD, and Juan Cendan, MD suggest that if medical students are taught through "behavior activation" approaches, such a change can have a profound impact on improving the quality of care provided by our future doctors.
Group editor Marty Kauchak had an opportunity to speak with Lois Margaret Nora, MD, JD, MBA, president and chief executive officer of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Group editor Marty Kauchak had an opportunity to speak with Lois Margaret Nora, MD, JD, MBA, president and chief executive officer...
While the U.S. has been a leader in scientific discovery and medical innovation, diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and many others lack effective treatments. Additionally, it takes more than ten years and approximately $2 billion to bring a new drug to market. Efforts are underway to address this process. Early...
Doctors are twice as likely to prescribe brand name drugs when those drugs are preferred by the doctors who are training them, new research shows. Researchers said that young physicians deferring to the preferences of their bosses during their graduate training is costing patients money they shouldn't need to spend...