Search Results Search Sort by RelevanceMost Recent Viewpoint Mar 2004 Law, Health Care, and Ethics: Detoxifying the Lethal Mix Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD A physician argues that a systems analysis approach to medical errors must be widely used to improve health system safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):146-149. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped1-0403. In the Literature Apr 2004 Can Medicare Keep Its Contract? Azza M. Jayaprakash, MS The government must work to better allocate the costly dialysis treatment for end stage renal disease through its Medicare program. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):174-176. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.jdsc2-0404. In the Literature Apr 2004 Physicians as Citizens Philip A. Perry, MSJ Physicians should take part in public health advocacy to improve health care for all patients. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):171-173. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.jdsc1-0404. Viewpoint Mar 2004 Lessons from the Worst-Case Scenario Erin Egan, MD, JD A system of physician self-regulation will help ensure patient safety and quality medical care. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):150-152. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped2-0403. Viewpoint May 2004 Mitigating Psychological Effects of Terrorism and Disaster: An Essential Role for Physicians and Medical Staff Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CTS Physicians need to not only treat the physical injuries of terror victims but also respond to the psychological needs of patients. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):245-247. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.oped2-0405. Medical Education Jun 2004 Adding Continuous Quality Improvement to a Medical School Curriculum: Problems and Possibilities Bruce E. Gould, MD This article provides an overview of the successes and problems with adding continuous quality improvement to a medical school curriculum. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):267-269. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.medu1-0406. Case and Commentary Jun 2004 Unnecessary Tests and Ethics of Quality of Care G. Caleb Alexander, MD Patients' requests for unnecessary medical tests erode health care quality for all. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):261-263. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.ccas3-0406. Case and Commentary Jun 2004 When Resident Duty Hours and Patient Care Collide Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH Limits on resident work hours help physicians to function at full capacity and ensure patient safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):255-257. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.ccas1-0406. Viewpoint May 2004 Terrorism "Preparedness": Diversion of Resources and Erosion of Trust Victor W. Sidel, MD and Barry S. Levy, MD, MPH Two physicians argue that disaster preparedness for bioterrorist attacks diverts health care resources from other critical medical and public health needs. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):242-244. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.oped1-0405. Case and Commentary Jun 2004 Splitting the Difference: Patient Preference versus Conservation of Resources Robert L. Phillips, Jr, MD, MSPH Patients should not be obligated to change a successful prescription routine in order to save money. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):258-260. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.ccas2-0406. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 88 Page 89 Page 90 Page 91 Current page 92 Page 93 Page 94 Page 95 Page 96 … Next page Next › Last page Last »
Viewpoint Mar 2004 Law, Health Care, and Ethics: Detoxifying the Lethal Mix Bryan A. Liang, MD, PhD, JD A physician argues that a systems analysis approach to medical errors must be widely used to improve health system safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):146-149. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped1-0403.
In the Literature Apr 2004 Can Medicare Keep Its Contract? Azza M. Jayaprakash, MS The government must work to better allocate the costly dialysis treatment for end stage renal disease through its Medicare program. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):174-176. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.jdsc2-0404.
In the Literature Apr 2004 Physicians as Citizens Philip A. Perry, MSJ Physicians should take part in public health advocacy to improve health care for all patients. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):171-173. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.jdsc1-0404.
Viewpoint Mar 2004 Lessons from the Worst-Case Scenario Erin Egan, MD, JD A system of physician self-regulation will help ensure patient safety and quality medical care. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(3):150-152. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.3.oped2-0403.
Viewpoint May 2004 Mitigating Psychological Effects of Terrorism and Disaster: An Essential Role for Physicians and Medical Staff Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CTS Physicians need to not only treat the physical injuries of terror victims but also respond to the psychological needs of patients. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):245-247. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.oped2-0405.
Medical Education Jun 2004 Adding Continuous Quality Improvement to a Medical School Curriculum: Problems and Possibilities Bruce E. Gould, MD This article provides an overview of the successes and problems with adding continuous quality improvement to a medical school curriculum. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):267-269. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.medu1-0406.
Case and Commentary Jun 2004 Unnecessary Tests and Ethics of Quality of Care G. Caleb Alexander, MD Patients' requests for unnecessary medical tests erode health care quality for all. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):261-263. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.ccas3-0406.
Case and Commentary Jun 2004 When Resident Duty Hours and Patient Care Collide Michael Suk, MD, JD, MPH Limits on resident work hours help physicians to function at full capacity and ensure patient safety. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):255-257. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.ccas1-0406.
Viewpoint May 2004 Terrorism "Preparedness": Diversion of Resources and Erosion of Trust Victor W. Sidel, MD and Barry S. Levy, MD, MPH Two physicians argue that disaster preparedness for bioterrorist attacks diverts health care resources from other critical medical and public health needs. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(5):242-244. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.5.oped1-0405.
Case and Commentary Jun 2004 Splitting the Difference: Patient Preference versus Conservation of Resources Robert L. Phillips, Jr, MD, MSPH Patients should not be obligated to change a successful prescription routine in order to save money. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(6):258-260. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.6.ccas2-0406.