Physicians
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UPDATED: Announcement from Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) requires licensed professionals to complete continuing competence (CC) activities to…
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Understanding the FDA’s Medication Safety Initiatives
Understanding current medication safety initiatives allows clinicians to educate patients on the safety of newly approved drugs and…
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An Overview of Dietary Supplements for Physicians
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994 classified dietary supplements as food. As such, they…
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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Establishing Effective, Compassionate Care
Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a distressing reality that affects many individuals in intimate relationships, manifesting as behaviors…
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A Physician’s Guide to Pain, Addiction, and End-of-Life Care
Pain, addiction, and end-of-life care are complex topics that are often inadequately addressed by formal medical education and…
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What Clinicians Need to Know About Cognitive Deficits in Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia is the loss of cognitive function affecting a patient’s memory, problem-solving abilities, and reasoning that interferes with…
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Guidance on Professional Boundaries and Physician Sexual Misconduct
In many cases, the physician-patient relationship is guided by the Hippocratic Oath (translated from 1923 Loeb edition). The…
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Assessing a Patient’s Risk of Suicide
In 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) listed suicide as the 11th leading cause of…
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Evidence-Based Guidance on Prescribing Controlled Substances
In 2020, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported approximately 2.3 million people 12 years…
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A Physician’s Guide to Venom Injuries: Envenomation Treatment and Prevention
Envenomation is the process by which venom is injected through a bite or sting by a venomous animal.…
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Creating a Friendly Healthcare Environment for LGBTQ+ Patients
The most recent 2023 Gallup poll found that 7.6% of Americans aged 18 and older identify with one…
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Responsible Opioid Prescribing Practices
Pain is a complex phenomenon affected by past experiences and psychological factors. In 2019, it was estimated that…
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