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. Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Rationing of Intensive Home Dialysis Mandy Garber, MD, MPH and Robert M. Arnold, MD Physicians should share all treatment options available to patients, regardless of perceived ability to pay and concerns about patient compliance. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):157-159. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas1-0404. 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. Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Physician Service to the Underserved Jack P. Freer, MD Many physicians find it difficult to accept uninsured or Medicaid patients due to low level or lack of reimbursement. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):163-165. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas3-0404. 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. Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous … Page 246 Page 247 Page 248 Page 249 Current page 250 Page 251 Page 252 Page 253 Page 254 … 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.
Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Rationing of Intensive Home Dialysis Mandy Garber, MD, MPH and Robert M. Arnold, MD Physicians should share all treatment options available to patients, regardless of perceived ability to pay and concerns about patient compliance. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):157-159. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas1-0404.
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.
Case and Commentary Apr 2004 Physician Service to the Underserved Jack P. Freer, MD Many physicians find it difficult to accept uninsured or Medicaid patients due to low level or lack of reimbursement. Virtual Mentor. 2004;6(4):163-165. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2004.6.4.ccas3-0404.
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.