Howard Bauchner, MD
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8 Min Read

Digital designs for the age of evidence

The JAMA Network team has worked relentlessly to devise ways for the AMA’s crown jewel of high-quality research to be available to physicians on command.

Publications & Newsletters
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4 Min Read

Billing for end-of-life care talks grows, but barriers remain

Medicare now pays for end-of-life talks, yet early-stage data shows that claims are relatively low, with differences by specialty, geography.

Ethics
Three smiling women in workout clothes
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4 Min Read

Why your patients should lace up their walking shoes

Turns out older women don’t need to walk to 10,000 steps a day to see a health benefit. Discover how smaller amounts of movement can make a difference.

Population Health
Man in tinfoil hat stares at TV screen
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3 Min Read

4 ways to counteract medical misinformation

Fake medical news is an old phenomenon given greater life by the internet. Fighting it requires coordination among physicians and other key voices.

Ethics
Google Glass
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4 Min Read

Wearable tech supports home therapy for kids with autism

How to read emotions when it doesn’t come naturally? Try glasses without lenses but packed with technology.

Digital
Patient monitor in a clinical setting
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4 Min Read

Many ICU talks with family fall short on shared decision-making

26% of physician conversations lack deliberation about the patients’ values, preferences. A physician expert recommends ways to improve.

Ethics
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4 Min Read

7 complex words you shouldn’t include on your consent form

A study finds that less than 10% of cancer treatment consent forms meet the National Cancer Institute’s readability recommendation. The forms also commonly include these hard-to-understand words.

Ethics
Eye with overlay of digital markings and lines
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4 Min Read

Symptom-checking health app often wrong in diagnosing eye problems

Type in your symptoms and find out what’s the matter. Research finds it’s not so simple. Patients could get false reassurance and put off urgently needed care.

Digital
A kitten on a laptop
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4 Min Read

Cat videos, Coke and other habits you should advise your patients against

People are watching less TV spending more time on the computer or mobile phone, while kids don’t drink enough water. Advise your patients about these and other unhealthy habits.

Prevention & Wellness