How Locum Tenens Can Help With Physician Shortage
If you weren’t sure before, the new physician workforce report released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) confirms that the United States is going to be facing a severe physician shortage over the next decade. AAMC predicts that by 2025, there will be a physician shortage between 61,700 and 94,700 physicians. This is higher than the physician shortage that they predicted last year (46,100 – 90,400 physicians...
Birth Control for Men Proposed by 2018
In a world with endless options, why are there limited options when it comes to male birth control? There are a myriad of options for women, but what about the men? With an increased demand for male birth control alternatives, Vasalgel just might be the answer we’ve all been waiting for. How Vasalgel Works Vasalgel is a high molecular weight polymer being developed in the United States as a contraceptive device for men. How Vaslgel...
Prison Physicians: Caring for Our Most Dangerous
There used to be a stereotype that the physicians in correctional facilities were the worst of the bunch. Whether a doctor was having disciplinary issues or was under fire for malpractice, there was a “reason” why certain prison physicians were paired with a group of law-breakers. But times have changed, and with a strong national emphasis on healthcare reform and an improved prison system, this unlikely field is gaining momentum and...
California Patients Want to Know About Bad Doctors
After getting approval from a California senate committee, a bill that would require doctors to disclose to their patients if they are on probation for serious offenses, is moving forward. The legislation, SB-1033, written by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) would require various types of physicians to tell their patients about their probation before an appointment. Current law requires physicians and podiatrists to notify hospitals...
What Physicians Need to Know about Treating Addicts
Not all people experience the harsh judgement that recovering addicts undertake every time they walk into a room, especially when that room contains the one person that knows every detail of their medical history. Despite their extensive knowledge of disorders like addiction, many patients notice that physicians are quite crude when it comes to treating individuals with substance abuse disorders. Some believe this bias is acceptable,...