Ethical Concerns Plague Online, Direct-to-Consumer Prescription Companies
Online direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical companies can give rise to distinct ethical challenges including potential conflicts of interest for prescribing physicians.
All articles by Emily Pond
Who Wins in Salary-Only Physician Compensation Plans?
A new study demonstrates the efficacy of a structured physician compensation model in achieving equitable pay for all employees, although the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions and the higher-paying specialties warrants further investigation.
Public Support of Data Sharing Limited by Privacy, Confidentiality Concerns
Results from a narrative review published in the Journal of Medical Ethics suggest broad yet conditional support for data sharing among patients and the general public, with many studies citing concerns about confidentiality, privacy, data security, risk management, and accountability.
Significant Rates of Mistreatment, Burnout, and Suicidal Thoughts Observed Among Surgical Residents
Cross-sectional study data published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicate that discrimination, abuse, and harassment are highly prevalent in surgical residency training, especially in female residents.
Can an Apple Watch Record a Standard, Multilead ECG?
A research report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine described a method to record a quasi-standard electrocardiogram (ECG) using the Apple Watch.
First-Episode Psychosis May Be a Key Intervention Point for Cardiometabolic Risk
Adverse cardiometabolic outcomes were more commonly observed among patients from black and ethnic minority groups compared with white patients.
Medicaid Enrollees With Lockout Experience Less Likely to Report Timely Medical Care
Patients who experienced Medicaid lockouts were less likely to report receiving past-year medical care and more likely to report owing money for expenses.
Negative Impact of Patient Bias on Providers, Trainees
Survey data published in JAMA Internal Medicine indicate that biased behavior on the part of patients had a significant negative impact on physicians and trainees.
High Doses of Hydroxychloroquine May Protect Against Thrombosis in SLE
Researchers examined the association of blood levels of hydroxychloroquine with thrombotic events in a longitudinal systemic lupus erythematous cohort.
No Prophylactic Antidepressant Effect With Melatonin After ACS
The efficacy of melatonin, which has shown a prophylactic antidepressant effect in breast cancer, was explored given the prevalence of depressive symptoms after ACS.
