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» End-of-life care provision stirs angst in health reform debate
» Some states still prohibit hospitals from hiring doctors; physicians want to keep it that way
» Doctor liable despite no patient relationship
» Industry gift bans slammed for overreaching
» H1N1, seasonal flu promise one-two punch for physicians' vaccination strategies

Posted Monday Nov. 23

Delegate vote refines AMA stance on system reform
Delegates rejected attempts to rescind AMA support of a U.S. House health reform bill and any new government-sponsored health insurance plan.
» "Don't ask, don't tell" said to hurt patient care; repeal urged
» No flu shot mandate for doctors; hand sanitizer pushed
» More news from the AMA meeting

Liability premiums stay stable, but insurers warn this might not last
An overall dip in lawsuit frequency -- 30% or more in some places -- is the driving force behind premium moderation.

Obese patients say some doctors disrespectful
Physicians who specialize in treating obesity say education is key to remedying this bias.

Digital divide emerges at hospitals serving poor patients
Slower adoption of health IT may be hurting care quality.

Geriatric Consult: At what age do cancer tests offer more risk than benefit?

News briefs: » Organized medicine files brief in juvenile sentencing case
» Substance abuse resources
» NIH awards grants to fund autism research
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Illustration by Daniel Krall / www.danielkrall.com Litigation stress: Being sued is personal as well as professional
Some programs are helping physicians cope.
Illustration by Jem Sullivan / jemsullivan.com Mandating cultural competency: Should physicians be required to take courses?
More states are moving toward requiring cultural competency training. Physicians question the need for a mandate.
Photo by Tyler Mallory / tylermallory.com Resident duty hours: Does more sleep mean safer care?
Six years after resident work limits took effect, the impact on safety is still hotly contested. A push for more sleep is reigniting the debate.
Photo by Dave Bassett / bassettstudios.com When is conduct reportable? National Practitioner Data Bank takes complaints from hospitals about physicians
The peer review process is not black and white, which raises questions on reportability. And once a report is made, it's hard to undo the damage.
Photos by Kathleen Flynn / St. Petersburg Times / Rapport Syndication Outsourcing clinical trials: Is it ethical to take drug studies abroad?
It is much cheaper to conduct a research trial in India than in the U.S. But sometimes, research subjects in developing countries pay the price.

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» Pap tests used more often then screening guidelines call for - Nov. 20
» DEA enforces written order requirement for schedule II drugs - Nov. 18
» Climate change could put public's health at risk - Nov. 17
» Disruptive behavior by doctors, nurses persists a year after crackdown - Nov. 16
» Maryland high court to consider expert witness rule - Nov. 16
» More middle-age women having heart attacks, but survival rates increasing - Nov. 16

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Vote refines AMA stance on health reform
The AMA House of Delegates rejected attempts to rescind support of a U.S. House health reform bill and any new government-sponsored health insurance plan during the 2009 Interim Meeting.
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