General Practice

Doctors' Regrets: Understanding Their Evolution and Management

Physician regret is a common, evolving experience impacting well-being and practice. Understanding its trajectory is key to mitigation.

Diagnostic Accuracy Declines as Clinician Listening Time Shortens

Reduced clinician listening time correlates with decreased diagnostic accuracy and patient satisfaction, impacting care quality and outcomes.

Federal Research Supports Lower Drinking Limits for Health

New federal research indicates that current alcohol consumption guidelines may be insufficient to mitigate health risks, advocating for tighter limits.

Alcohol's Role in Healthy Lifestyle: A Reassessment

Recent GBD data and related studies prompt a re-evaluation of alcohol's place in a healthy lifestyle, particularly concerning mental health and longevity.

Four Lifestyle Factors Add a Year to Life Expectancy

Adopting four fundamental lifestyle habits can extend life expectancy by approximately one year, offering a clear, actionable pathway for patients.

Patient Trust in Doctor Advice Declines: Survey Highlights Concerns

A recent survey indicates a decline in patient trust regarding medical advice, with implications for adherence and health outcomes.

Health Literacy and Lung Cancer Diagnostic Delays

Patients with limited health literacy experience significant delays in lung cancer diagnosis. This ultimately exacerbates existing health inequities and burdens the healthcare system.

Health Literacy Gaps and Lung Cancer Diagnosis: A Policy Perspective

Patients with low health literacy and chronic conditions face significant delays in lung cancer diagnosis, impacting survival. Health systems must address these disparities through targeted interventions and policy changes to improve early detection and out...

Croatia's Primary Care Reform What It Means for Your Practice

Croatia's 2013 primary care payment reforms, transitioning to a mixed capitation and fee-for-service model, significantly impacted rural family practices. Understanding these shifts can help practices optimize patient panel sizes, preventative care strategi...