Physicians weigh in on malpractice, patient gifts, romantic relationships, and more in Medscape’s latest survey. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Family Medicine/Primary Care
Human Touch in AI: Balancing Technology With Compassion in Patient Care
Can AI enhance patient care without losing the human touch? Explore how physicians can balance AI’s insights with compassionate care. Medscape Oncology
Addressing AI Bias: Building Trust in Data-Driven Medicine
Addressing bias in AI: Learn how crowdsourcing and transparency can help eliminate disparities and improve trust in AI-driven healthcare solutions. Medscape Oncology
AI in Clinical Decision Support: Predictions for Better Care
Discover the potential of AI in clinical decision support and predictive analytics. Could this technology transform your practice? Medscape Oncology
Step Therapy Is Not a Cost Solution, Says Ethicist
Art Caplan discusses the ethics of insurers’ mandates for step therapy. Medscape Business of Medicine
AI in Adult vs Pediatric Cancer: Genomics Shaping Treatment
How is AI being used differently for adults and children in cancer care? Learn how genomics and AI are revolutionizing oncology. Medscape Oncology
Precision vs Personalization: AI’s Role in Tailored Medicine
Personalized vs precision medicine — what’s the difference? Discover how AI is driving more accurate treatments tailored to individual patients. Medscape Oncology
AI in Clinical Trials: Prioritizing Drugs for Faster Approval
Can AI cut down clinical trial timelines? Find out how AI is prioritizing drugs for trials and fast-tracking treatments to patients. Medscape Oncology
AI Breakthroughs in Rare Disease Treatment Transforming Care
AI is transforming the way we treat rare diseases. Explore how innovative algorithms are uncovering new treatments with unparalleled speed and precision. Medscape Oncology
AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Drug Repurposing for Impact
Discover how AI is reshaping drug repurposing by analyzing thousands of drugs and diseases in record time. Learn how this game-changing technology is advancing patient care. Medscape Oncology
Infographic: How Paychecks Look for Millennial Doctors
In a recent Medscape survey, US physicians under age 40 reported about 4% higher compensation on average in 2023. Young specialists earned more than primary care physicians. Medscape
Medicare Will Speed Coverage of Some ‘Breakthrough’ Devices
CMS intends to speed payment decisions for as many as five “breakthrough” medical devices a year, potentially getting them to patients earlier. Medscape Medical News
Infographic: How Physicians Feel About Health Insurers
US doctors are unenthused about the reimbursement rates that private insurance companies pay. In a Medscape survey, they also say that staff need more time for paperwork. Medscape
Free Medical School Tuition Is Only Part of the Solution
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses free medical school tuition’s impact on growing number, diversity of primary care physicians. Medscape Business of Medicine
Infographic: Obesity Meds and AI Are Hot Topics
In a Medscape survey, expanded use of certain obesity medications, as well as artificial intelligence’s role in medical practice, proved concerning to doctors. Medscape
Treating Family: Ethicist Discusses Whether It’s Appropriate
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses considerations for whether it’s ever appropriate to treat family or friends. Medscape Business of Medicine
Rise of the Scribes
AI scribes will be ubiquitous soon. With their use, a doctor can — for the first time in a decade — turn from the glow of a screen to actually face the patient. Medscape Dermatology
Early Testing for Alzheimer’s: What Are The Ethical Costs?
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses ethical and financial considerations for new Alzheimer’s detection blood tests. Medscape Business of Medicine
The Wellness Industry: Financially Toxic, Says Ethicist
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses excessive spending in the wellness industry and the need to have informed conversations with patients. Medscape Business of Medicine
Infographic: Office Culture More Than Catchphrase for Docs
Most doctors in a Medscape survey said that workplace culture is at least as important to them as money and that a supportive culture is absolutely reachable. Medscape