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The Challenge of Rest
Jennifer Frank, MD , September 7, 2010

I have mixed emotions about constricting resident work hours even further. I understand the rationale, and certainly in a perfect world, no one would ever work fatigued. But, in our imperfect world, maybe there is some logic to (borrowing a phrase from the military) train like you fight.

How Many Patients Can I Squeeze In?
Melissa Young, MD , September 7, 2010

Remember that old childhood rhyme? How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Well, here’s a new one. How many patients can a doc squeeze in if a doc could squeeze them in?

E-mail, Intimacy, and Concierge Medicine
Randall Wong, MD , September 3, 2010

E-mail is not for every physician. Legal concerns and HIPAA compliance are perceived barriers to using e-mail. They are excuses. There are, however, practical reasons that prevent most docs from considering e-mail.



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Technology Survey 2010: Uncle Sam's Incentives
If you're confused about the federal incentives to buy an EHR, you're not alone. What does "meaningful use" mean? We have the answers to this and other burning tech questions in our 2010 Technology Survey.

 

Best States to Practice 2010
Trying to decide which state to practice in? Our guide to state-level conditions affecting physicians' wallets will help you choose wisely.

 

Preparing for the ICD-10 Transition
Advance preparation is your key to successfully managing this major upcoming change. Here's what your practice needs to know and do to get ready.

 

When Patients Lie to You
A surprising number of patients withhold information or outright lie to their doctors for a host of reasons. Here's how to identify patient dishonesty that compromises care, encourage full disclosure, and build trust. 

 

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