As more physicians use EHRs, more ethical issues arise, including patient privacy issues. Also, is it unethical not to use computer technology?
Month: December 1999
Why Do Patients "Disrespect" Doctors?
When physicians make patients feel like it’s "business first, patient care second," they may lose their patients’ respect, says Dr. Gerald Chodak.
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: Development and Application
Dr. James Salz discusses the emerging use of lasers to assist in performing cataract surgery.
Do Physician Payments Bias Their Treatment Recommendations?
If a given diagnosis were covered by 1 lump sum, would physicians recommend less expensive treatments more often? Dr. Gerald Chodak examines the issue.
Lowering Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma: Medical Therapy vs Surgical Therapy
Drs. L. Jay Katz, Ronald Gross, and Brian Francis discuss the evolving medical and surgical approaches to lowering IOP in patients with glaucoma.
A Simple Way to Avoid Malpractice Litigation
Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses physician vulnerability to legal accusations and offers a simple means of reducing malpractice risk.
New Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy: AAO 2010
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown ponders the new paradigm of pharmacotherapy for diabetic retinopathy — and what this means for laser therapy.
Glaucoma and Ocular Surface Disease: Differentiating Between Disease and Treatment Side Effects
Drs. Robert Fechtner and Clark Springs discuss how best to manage 2 challenging cases of patients with co-occurring glaucoma and ocular surface disease.
Does SD-OCT Imaging Contribute to Better Outcomes in Cataract Surgery?
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown shares tips for using SD-OCT imaging in the perioperative period of cataract surgery to boost surgical success and patient satisfaction.
Retinal Disease Progression: Immediate Treatment vs Watchful Waiting
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown offers advice regarding time to treatment of the different types of retinal disease entities.
Neglected Infections of Poverty – Toxocariasis
In this CDC Expert Commentary, LCDR Paul T. Cantey describes toxocariasis, a common, yet little known parasitic disease associated with pet ownership.
Safe Use of Drugs Requires Reports From Clinicians
The Safe Use Initiative is taking aim at adverse drug events and seeks input on safety issues encountered by frontline clinicians.
Separating Docs From Industry — A Witch Hunt?
Frank Veith, MD, believes that the initiative to separate physicians from industry is excessive and can lead to harm for patients. What do you think?
What Obama Didn’t Say — An Alternative Viewpoint
Thomas Ahlborn, MD, responds to the State of the Union message and expresses his concern and offers alternative solutions for healthcare issues that President Obama did not address.
What Obama Didn’t Say — The Supportive Position
Robert Morrow, MD, stressed what Obama left out and is encouraged by the future implementation of many positive changes, particularly for primary care.