Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain | A Difficult Decision
The United States is in the midst of an opioid crisis. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids and that more than 130 overdose-related deaths occur each day. This crisis puts doctors in a very difficult situation when it comes to treating patients with chronic pain. When is prescribing opioids for chronic pain appropriate? What are the risks of doing so? Below,...
Vital Volunteering | Non-Profit Health Organizations
It’s a known fact that when we do something for someone else, we tend to feel better about ourselves. Whether you believe in karma or not, usually helping someone in need can only turn out for the better. As a health professional, you should be used to helping others. You’ve dedicated yourself to a career in making sure those in need are taken care of, which is exactly why you might want to consider volunteering for one of the many...
Reducing Malpractice Risk | Patient Satisfaction Tips
During the last decade, there have been roughly 12,414 cases of medical malpractice in the United States alone. Instances of medical malpractice often lead to messy legal battles, which can negatively affect a physician’s career and reputation. While some of these cases are unavoidable, there are measures that you can take as a physician to lower your chance of getting sued. Today, we will discuss how focusing on patient satisfaction...
5 Best and Fastest Growing Medical Specialties of 2019
Luckily for you, all medical specialties are in high demand right now. However, some specialties are the most sought-after by employers. The top growing medical specialties change every year. Because of the high life expectancy in America, health care professionals are needed more now than ever. The job outlook for health care professionals in the coming year, and even decade, is extremely positive. St. George’s University researchers...
Physician Compact States: Making Interstate Travel Painless
One of the biggest headaches for locum tenens can be traveling between states for various assignments. With different laws, licensing, and procedures, you can often get so tangled up in red tape that it ruins the fun and freedom of traveling for work. What if there was a way that you could go through one application process, get one license, but travel between multiple states for work. Luckily, there is! Physician compact states and a...