Phyisicians have to explain the risks of patient care in plain English, without trivializing the dangers or overestimating them. Cautious optimism may be in order but don't soft pedal the threat of complications.
Should hormone therapy be stopped before surgery? Does low libido in women require testosterone testing? The pelvic exam: At what age should it be discontinued?
Contemporary OBGYN offers several practical tools to help solve everyday problems, including a a more evidence-based search engine, a coding counselor, and a guide to pay for performance programs.
News: Would you report a medical error?
May 1, 2008 In a survey of faculty and resident physicians at three teaching hospitals, researchers found that 92% of 338 respondents would report a hypothetical error it it resulted in major harm.
Should negligence lawsuits be allowed to go this far?
April 1, 2008 The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court is allowing a case to go forward against an internist whose patient hit and killed a 10-year-old boy in a car crash.
Co-pays hinder preventive mammography care
April 1, 2008 As more and more patients are asked to shoulder the cost of their health care, are they willing to shell out the funds to pay for important preventive care such as mammography?
Do you serve as your patients' primary-care provider?
Yes. Many women rely on us to manage everyday clinical problems
94%
No. It's best for ob/gyns to focus on specialized care
6%
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