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Study Shows Clear Masks Improve Doctor Patient Communication
JAMA Surgery — During the COVID-19 pandemic, wearing masks has become necessary, especially within health care. However, to our knowledge, the consequences of mask wearing on communication between surgeons and patients have not been studied. Patients reported improved...
The Delta Variant And What You Should Know
Yale Medicine experts discuss the highly contagious (and possibly more severe) SARS-CoV-2 virus strain, Delta. Here are five things you need to know about the Delta variant. 1. Delta is more contagious than the other virus strains. Delta is the name for the B.1.617.2....
AMA adopts new policy to increase diversity in physician workforce
CHICAGO – Furthering the American Medical Association’s (AMA) commitment to racial justice and equity within the medical profession and society as a whole, and building on the recent release of its strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity, the...
AMA adopts new policy to increase diversity in physician workforce
CHICAGO – Furthering the American Medical Association’s (AMA) commitment to racial justice and equity within the medical profession and society as a whole, and building on the recent release of its strategic plan to embed racial justice and advance health equity, the...
Hospitals Launching Men’s Health Initiatives
June is men's health month and hospitals are taking this opportunity to raise awareness about preventative care. One hundred years ago, men lived longer than women by an average of one year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But today, the...
Healthcare Equality Index Report
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation developed the Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) to meet a deep and urgent need on the part of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans: the need for equitable, knowledgeable, sensitive and welcoming health care, free...
The Future of Doctor Waiting Rooms
Healthcare providers throughout the nation are making big changes to the waiting-room experience. Redesigning waiting areas is a way to attract patients back into offices and keep them safe. Dak Kopec, Ph.D., an environmental psychologist and an associate professor...
Health Systems Supporting Frontline Workers Mental Health
Before the pandemic, mental health initiatives for medical staff were put on the back burner. Many studies reported high Physician burnout rates and experiences of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a feeling of low personal accomplishment. COVID-19 has had...
Doctors With Disabilities
A growing movement of current and future Doctors with disabilities is changing the culture of medicine. Lisa Meeks, a Psychologist and Researcher at Michigan Medicine specializing in disabilities in medicine and medical education co-authored a report which found that...
Doctors With Disabilities
A growing movement of current and future Doctors with disabilities is changing the culture of medicine. Lisa Meeks, a Psychologist and Researcher at Michigan Medicine specializing in disabilities in medicine and medical education co-authored a report which found that...
Medical Schools Seeing An Increase In Applicants
The United States is facing a shortage of Physicians. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), there could be a shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 Physicians by 2033. The COVID pandemic has highlighted the heroic care Doctors provide on...
More Hospitals Are Using Music Therapy
More hospitals are recognizing the power of music in healing and comfort. Many organizations are hiring music Therapists that offer individual and group sessions, along with art and movement therapy to ease pain, expand social connections, and bring peace and comfort...
COVID-19 Vaccine Data Lacking Race and Ethnicity
The data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows more than 15% of the total U.S. population has been fully vaccinated. It is also reported more than 143 million doses have been administered, over 93 million people have received at least one...
COVID-19 Vaccine Data Lacking Race and Ethnicity
The data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows more than 15% of the total U.S. population has been fully vaccinated. It is also reported more than 143 million doses have been administered, over 93 million people have received at least one...
Gender Discrimination In The Medical Field
Women have made great strides in advancing their careers in medicine, but many experience sexual discrimination in this field. Several women are speaking out and raising awareness about this ongoing issue. Under federal law gender discrimination in which an employee...