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Ethics

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What motivates physicians--and how health care needs to change

Studies show physicians are more motivated by intrinsic values that uniquely define the profession rather than external values, such as financial rewards.A recent Viewpoint on professionalism discusses how the health care needs to change from one that is governed by burdensome financial regulations to one that gives physicians what they need to provide the highest quality care.

Public Health Advocacy

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Crunching the costs of diabetes: Graphic breaks it down

What is the cost of medical care for people with diabetes than those without diabetes? This infographic show the results of a study from the Health Care Cost Institute found that the out-of-pocket health care spending by people with diabetes was more than 2.5 times higher than for people without diabetes.

Ethics

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Medicine considers what defines professionalism

The May 12 issue of JAMA takes a deep dive into professionalism, including viewpoints from scholars and academic leaders about the responsibility and accountability of medicine to self-govern, self-regulate and ensure the highest degree of professionalism.

Transition to Attending

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4 things every resident should know for their job search

Completing your medical residency is a major accomplishment. Searching for your first position as a physician can pose its own challenges. Here are four things every resident should know for their job search and employment after residency.

Specialty Profiles

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What it's like to be in palliative care: Shadowing Dr. Edmonds

After med school, what specialty would be a good fit? If you wonder what it’s like to be palliative care, meet Kyle Edmonds, MD. Find out what he feels is the most rewarding aspect of caring for patients and other insights. "palliative care doctor","palliative doctor","palliative care physician"

Specialty Profiles

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What it's like to be a pediatrician: Shadowing Dr. Berkowitz

Figuring out what medical specialty to choose can be tough if you don’t know a lot about your options. Find out if pediatrics is right for you by reading a profile of Carol Berkowitz, MD. She discusses topics from a typical day to the challenges she faces when caring for children.

Ethics

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When does helping a patient violate professional boundaries?

The May issue of the AMA Journal of Ethics examines the delicate balance between a physician’s personal interest in patients and professional boundary guidelines. Contributors help distinguish boundary crossings from boundary violations, breaches of practice that may place patients’ bodily or psychological well-being at risk.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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University tackles team-based care across health care schools

When real-life patients present, their ailments often require treatment from a team of experts beyond physicians. Medical schools are building new programs to teach students the skills of collaboration and team care that lead to improved patient care outcomes.