IOM report sparks discussion over role of advanced-practice nurses
Oct 21, 2010
A new report urging policies that promote more independence for advanced-practice nurses (APNs) has instigated disagreements between nursing organizations and physician groups.
Many doctors unknowingly prescribe drugs ‘off-label,’ study finds
Aug 26, 2009
A large number of physicians don’t know when they are prescribing drugs, including antipsychotics, “off-label,” according to a recent report.
Telemedicine found effective at treating nursing home residents with Parkinson’s
Jun 18, 2009
Telemedicine improves both motor function and quality of life in nursing home residents with Parkinson’s, according to a newly released report.
Study: Special stockings don’t help stroke patients
May 28, 2009
It is common for doctors to provide special stockings to stroke patients to prevent blood cuts. But a new study finds that they not only fail to reduce the chances of a clot, but they cause problems such...
Study: Only about half of terminal patients discuss hospice with physicians
May 27, 2009
While discussing end-of-life issues with doctors has been shown to benefit patients and families, approximately half of terminally ill patients refrain from these discussions, according to a new study.
Stimulus money could bolster e-prescribing practices, report finds
Mar 18, 2009
As many as three out of four doctors may be using e-prescribing technology within five years, according to a recently released report.
Wal-Mart to sell low-cost electronic health record systems to docs
Mar 12, 2009
Known for its low-cost food, clothing and appliances, Wal-Mart soon will be offering reasonably priced electronic health record systems.
Ferrini named ‘Medical Director of the Year’
Mar 09, 2009
Rebecca Ferrini, the full-time medical director at Edgemoor Hospital in Santee, CA, was honored Friday as the 2009 Medical Director of the Year by the profession’s main association.
Docs ignoring majority of medication safety alerts, study shows
Feb 17, 2009
Physicians are overriding a vast majority of safety alerts about potentially bad drug interactions, a new three-state study finds. Doctors, probably more annoyed than enlightened, instead are relying on...
Doctor with ties to nursing home controversy a victim in car bombing
Feb 09, 2009
Dr. Trent P. Pierce, a former nursing home medical director involved in legal controversy, was the victim of a car bombing at his West Memphis, AR, home late last week. The 54-year-old chairman of the...