Some physicians delegate all or part of the informed consent process to their nurse practitioner or physician assistant. But this could create problems for the physician. Medscape Business of Medicine
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How Much Is Your Practice Worth?
Many doctors who have a financial stake in a practice don’t know what the practice is worth. That’s a mistake, say experts in practice valuation. Here’s why, and what a practice valuation involves. Medscape Business of Medicine
A Giant Among Giants in Ophthalmology: Roger F. Steinert, MD
In a touching tribute, Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg remembers Dr Roger Steinert, his “leader, teacher, mentor, and friend.”
Medscape Ophthalmology
Eye to the Future: 2017 Ophthalmology Compensation Trends
Baby boomers are swelling the patient ranks, offsetting reimbursement declines. But will increasing volume push already overworked practitioners to the edge? Medscape Business of Medicine
Nagging Questions About Government Plans for Ophthalmology
It isn’t the GOP or Democratic primary candidates’ proposals for reining in the cost of healthcare that concern ophthalmologists — it’s Medicare’s. Medscape Business of Medicine
What’s Your Favorite Physician-Authored Novel?
The literary world is full of examples of doctors who detoured to a career in writing. Tell us which MD-authored novel is your favorite. Medscape Business of Medicine
Intraocular Lens Pipeline Yields Increasing Options
In addition to existing premium lenses, each with unique advantages and disadvantages, ophthalmologists will soon have access to even more promising technologies for treating presbyopia. Medscape Ophthalmology
Phaco Surgery Poised to Enter a More Virtual Future
Increasing demand has created a groundswell of innovation, ranging from 3D surgical interfaces to remote technology that can place ophthalmologists half a world away from their patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
Dry Eye Syndrome: Diagnostic and Treatment Tips
An overview of established and emerging knowledge on dry eye syndrome aims to give clinicians the tools for effectively managing this disruptive condition. Medscape Ophthalmology
How Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Are Reshaping Ophthalmology
Medicare reimbursement for common ophthalmology procedures will be cut 19%-68% in 2016 and 2017, in addition to many cuts in 2015. Here’s the rationale and how ophthalmologists are likely to respond. Medscape Business of Medicine
Advantages Claimed for Dropless Cataract Surgery
Use of a combined triamcinolone/moxifloxacin compound improves therapeutic compliance, enhances prophylaxis against infection, and costs less than conventional eyedrops. Medscape Ophthalmology
IRIS Registry Combs Big Data for Cataract Surgery Outcomes
Data from the IRIS Registry has determined the rate of endophthalmitis after cataract surgery to be lower than reported rates from other US data sets. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ebola-Related Uveitis: Treat One, Treat Many
Emory University ophthalmologists treated Dr Ian Crozier’s eye complications related to the Ebola virus and then took what they learned to West Africa to save the sight of many Ebola survivors. Medscape Ophthalmology
2015 Compensation Report: Most Ophthalmologists Dissatisfied
Ophthalmologists earned seemingly respectable pay last year, but Medscape’s 2015 report found that most did not feel fairly compensated, and they expressed other discontents as well. Medscape Business of Medicine
Seeing My Way to ‘No’
No test is benign, and any test can lead to a cascade of potentially harmful interventions. How are patients ever expected to question or to say ‘no’ if a physician can’t? Medscape Pediatrics
The New MCAT: Is It Right for Tomorrow’s Physicians?
A new version of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) debuted this past April. Is it an improvement on prior versions, and is it the best means to assess future physicians? Medscape Med Students
Should You Volunteer in a Disaster? Advice for Physicians
If you flew off to offer your medical services after an earthquake, would you be a skilled helper or a disaster tourist? Find out in this review of global medical volunteerism. Medscape Public Health
What to Do If an Insurer Profiles You as a High Utilizer
Ophthalmologists are increasingly being told by insurers that their treatments cost more than their peers’ and are being penalized or booted out of health plans as a result. Here’s how to respond. Medscape Business of Medicine
Seeing the Future: Innovations in Vision
The seed of hope for significantly reducing rates of blindness — with advances in drugs, stem cell treatments, and technology such as artificial retinas — has been planted. Medscape Ophthalmology
Physician Bullying: ‘Not Allowed to Cry’
Physician bullies are medicine’s troublemakers. What are some ways to deal with them — and the resulting fallout? Medscape Family Medicine