The latest recommendations on how eyeglasses, contact lenses, face shields, and goggles may be enlisted in the battle against COVID-19. Medscape Ophthalmology
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6 Big Changes Coming for Office-Visit Coding
Next year, physicians may have an easier time coding for office visits — and could even earn more money from them. Medscape Business of Medicine
The Week That Wasn’t: Glasses, Church & COVID, Male Sexual Desire
Three medical stories that we didn’t cover, explained. Medscape
Malpractice Case: Follow Through on Your First Suspicions
Medicine is full of mysteries, but acting diligently until a solution is reached is critical. Cooperative of American Physicians
What Docs Hate: Every Specialty Has Its Thing
A recent lively discussion on Twitter encouraged clinicians in all specialties to note the one thing that most gets their hackles up. Some of them will surprise you. Medscape Family Medicine
Patients Who Refuse Masks: Responses That Won’t Get You Sued
A patient refuses to wear a mask in your office. Can you refuse to provide care? Medscape Family Medicine
Telephone vs Telemedicine: Code and Bill Correctly During COVID-19
CMS says it will reimburse for telephone-based consults the same as for office visits during COVID-19. Expert Betsy Nicoletti explains how to code and bill these services properly during the pandemic. Medscape Business of Medicine
New Billing Basics for Telemedicine
With the expanded use of telehealth amid COVID-19, it’s important that those who are new to it understand how to bill correctly. Coding expert Betsy Nicoletti explains. Medscape Business of Medicine
COVID and Med Ed: Resident and Student Describe ‘New Normal’
The COVID-19 pandemic has also changed life for med students and residents who aren’t on the front lines. Two siblings–one a student, the other a resident–discuss what they have experienced. Medscape Med Students
Topol: US Betrays Healthcare Workers in Coronavirus Disaster
Many US healthcare workers started this year already suffering from burnout, but the worst was yet to come. Medscape
15 Studies That Challenged Medical Dogma in 2019
Dr Eric J. Topol’s favorite scientific papers challenge medicine’s prevailing wisdom. These 15 papers from 2019 did just that. Medscape
Double Trouble: 4 Things to Do in Patients With Diplopia
A guide for discerning whether the cause of new-onset diplopia is benign or potentially life-threatening. Medscape Ophthalmology
Malpractice Case: Care Coordination Requires Action, Not Just Words
Primary care physicians must sometimes take extra steps to coordinate patient care. Failure to do so could result in trouble. Cooperative of American Physicians
Inulin: Is This Commonly Used Fiber Additive Friend or Foe?
Inulin has grown in popularity for its potential health benefits as a dietary fiber. But is the incorporation of inulin in processed foods to blame for frequent digestive discomfort? Medscape Gastroenterology
Physician Well-being Declining? It’s the System, Stupid
Dr Peter Yellowlees describes how healthcare systems fail physicians, and how we can start to make changes. Medscape Psychiatry
Protocol V Sheds Light on Managing Mild Diabetic Macular Edema
Until now, data have been relatively scarce on the optimal treatment timing for patients who have diabetic macular edema with good vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
Why Myopia Matters: 5 Things to Know
Half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic by 2050. Here are two facts to know about this common cause of impaired vision, along with three strategies to respond to its rising incidence. Medscape Ophthalmology
5 Myths About Dry Eye Disease
Is your knowledge about dry eye disease ‘all dried up’? Dr Brianne Hobbs busts 5 myths about this common eye condition. Medscape Ophthalmology
Four Ocular Abnormalities Not to Overlook in Children
Even subtle symptoms may herald serious conditions. If missed on eye exams, they can have life-threatening consequences. Medscape Ophthalmology
Can Medical Marijuana Help Your Practice Thrive?
With more acceptance by states and interest by patients, the use of medical cannabis is growing. But there is a lot physicians need to know before considering a recommendation for treatment. Medscape Business of Medicine