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About Ethics

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When does physicians’ online branding, advertising go too far?

The use of a “medutainment” approach for marketing and  promoting plastic surgeons’ online brands can threaten professionalism.
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About Ethics

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HHS should withdraw proposal on health care conscience rights

The proposed rule would undermine patient access to medical care and information, the AMA said in a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.

Residents USMLE® Step 3

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USMLE Step 3: What’s causing patient’s ear pain, irritation?

A generally healthy 32-year-old complains of ear pain and a discharge is coming from the ear. What is the next step in treatment?
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Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Start on Step 2 with 4 often-missed prep questions

We have offered a look at some of the most frequently missed USMLE Step 2 test-prep questions. Here are the most popular stumpers of all time.

Practice Management Sustainability

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5 Min Read

In age of digital crime, old motto applies: Be prepared

How well a medical practice survives a cyberattack depends on how well it has prepared. Follow this advice on getting started.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 2: Which diagnosis for hand pain, stiffness?

A 78-year-old woman comes reports experiencing hand pain and stiffness for six months. She has a history of psoriasis and hypertension. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Get ready for USMLE: See our top Step 1 test-prep stumpers

We have offered a look at some of the most frequently missed USMLE Step 1 test-prep questions. Here are the most popular stumpers of all time.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 1: Which cardiac abnormality caused a patient's death?

Weeks after a myocardial infarction, a patient with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia dies. Which cardiac abnormality caused her death?