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Physicians Use Book Clubs To Promote Humanities in Health CareISSUE: AUGUST, 2010 Book clubs in medical centers across the country are helping health care providers cultivate greater empathy toward their patients and staff, leading to improved staff relationships, a deeper understanding of patients’ experiences and ultimately, better patient care. read more |
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Inherited Colon and Rectal Cancer: Part 3 of 4—FAPISSUE: AUGUST, 2010 By Jordan R.H. Hoffman and Gary H. Hoffman, MD In Parts 1 and 2 of this four-part series, we looked at the genetics, diagnosis and treatment of hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer. In Part 3, we examine familial adenomatous polyposis, other polyposis syndromes and the damage caused by these inherited diseases. read more |
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The Unintended Consequences of Social NetworkingISSUE: AUGUST, 2010 By Frederick L. Greene, MD I recently heard a presentation dealing with the social networking dalliances of residents and attendings at a reputable academic institution. Although sharing thoughts may be both therapeutic and wholesome on social networking sites, the urge to reveal all, especially about our patient encounters, is ill-advised. read more |
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Publishers, Institutions Attempt To Scare Off GhostwritingISSUE: AUGUST, 2010 Amid heightened scrutiny and concern over ghostwriting, some medical institutions and journals have focused their attention on flushing out any industry-funded ghosts lurking behind submitted manuscripts. read more |
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Electronic Health Records Promote Better Care, Expert Says  1 |
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A Care With Words: Effects of Clinician Comments on Patients 1 |
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