An analgesia system delivering small doses of the opioid sufentanil may represent significant progress for patient-controlled analgesia devices, according to a Pain Medicine News report.
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New Mexico's pharmacy and medical boards will consider proposals this summer requiring physicians to participate in a statewide prescription drug monitoring program, according to a Santa Fe New Mexican report.
An American Medical News report discussed the importance of maintaining a professional physician website and social media presence. An internet presence humanizes the practice, informs patients and attracts new cases, the report said.
Most patients want to manage their healthcare needs online while preserving face-to-face interactions with physicians, according to a new survey by Accenture.
Healthcare providers can improve the quality and safety of radiology services by instituting a "just" radiology peer review process, according to a Clarity Group white paper (pdf).
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Members of the Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy have issued a report describing 10 signs that a healthcare organization is health literate.
Raman Chopra is a principal with The C/N Group. He previously held positions at Equifax and spent seven years in strategic counseling. During his career, he co-founded and directed OpenMarkets, a company that facilitates substantial group buying opportunities with the…
Renaissance Aesthetic Surgery, the practice of Christopher Chung, MD, recently opened a new facility and operatory suite in Riverside, Calif.
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William A. Rutala, PhD, MPH, professor of infectious diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, offers a free, downloadable form to measure professionals' competency on endoscope reprocessing.