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Malpractice 101 for Gastroenterologists
https://reachmd.com/programs/gi-insights/malpractice-101-for-gastroenterologists/4764/The cost of malpractice insurance and the cost of resolving malpractice claims continues to climb. What are the trends in premiums for gastroenterologists around the country? And what are some of the most common risks and most commonly alleged errors? What’s the likelihood of a gastroenterologist beEncouraging Physician Involvement in Health Care Reform
https://reachmd.com/programs/second-opinion-live/encouraging-physician-involvement-in-health-care-reform/4737/It seems every day there is a new batch of developments in the political tussle over health care reform. Many members of the medical community are frustrated at the tenor of the debate in Washington, and concerned that the issues sacred to physicians and other medical professionals appear to have taReducing Patient's Stress With Faster Biopsy Results
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-cancer/reducing-patients39-stress-with-faster-biopsy-results/4348/We've known anecdotally that simply waiting for the results of a tumor biopsy can be as stressful as coping with an unfavorable diagnosis itself. There is even some evidence to suggest that this stressful waiting period may subsequently impact the treatment of those patients who are found to have caIs Gastric Bypass or Lap Band Right for Your Patients?
https://reachmd.com/programs/gi-insights/is-gastric-bypass-or-lap-band-right-for-your-patients/4320/What are the advantages to each of the two main types of obesity surgeries— gastric bypass and lap band surgery? How do the recovery times, efficacy and potential complications compare? Host Dr. Mark DeLegge welcomes Dr. T. Karl Byrne, professor of surgery and medical director of the Bariatric SurgeEmbryo Management and Medical, Ethical Debates
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/embryo-management-and-medical-ethical-debates/4306/The issue of embryo management has come to the forefront recently with the birth of octuplets in California. More than 400 thousand embryos are currently in storage across the United States. Many couples decide to use their embryos at a later date. But what about the embryos that are not used by fThe Challenges and Rewards of International Medical Volunteerism
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-global-medicine/the-challenges-and-rewards-of-international-medical-volunteerism/3988/We are seeing more physicians participate in short-term international medical work, owing in part to a greater awareness for global inequities in healthcare. What types of volunteer opportunities are available to physicians interested in making a difference overseas? What are some of the most commonCommunicating Difficult News To Patients: How to Do It Better
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/communicating-difficult-news-to-patients-how-to-do-it-better/3776/All the technology and advances in medical science hasn't changed the most difficult thing we do as physicians - relay emotionally charged diagnostic and prognostic information to our patients. How can we do a better job? Communication skills do not automatically improve with increasing physician exVolunteering in the Civilian Medical Reserve Corps
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-disaster-medicine-and-preparedness/volunteering-in-the-civilian-medical-reserve-corps/3587/Have you thought about joining the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps? Captain Robert Tosatto and Dr. Narayan Nair, directors of the Civilian Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps discuss how all medical professional can join local units to improve health literacy. The MRC works to increase diseaseNerve Gas Exposure: The Clinical Picture
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-disaster-medicine-and-preparedness/nerve-gas-exposure-the-clinical-picture/3468/How would the survivors present after a nerve gas attack and what do you need to know to treat them? Dr. Richard Weisman, research associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and coordinator or the Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Program at the UniversTalking to Patients Bound for Beijing
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/talking-to-patients-bound-for-beijing/3325/An estimated 600,000 foreign visitors and athletes are expected to join up to two and a half million domestic volunteers and visitors at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Patients will be seeking your advice on how to prepare for a safe and healthy visit to China. Dr. Phyllis Kozarsky, an expert consultant