Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report is widely known as the go-to source for salary information and other factors affecting US doctors’ income. But tucked among the statistics about which specialties feel fairly compensated, you’ll find numbers that also tell a story … Read More
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Family doctors spend nightly “pajama time” with EHRs
Family doctors spend 86 minutes of “pajama time” tethered to their electronic health records (EHRs), according to a study published last week in the Annals of Family Medicine. While the findings raise concerns about professional burnout as physicians spend more … Read More
Can smartphones help treat depression?
There are dozens of smartphone apps that claim to treat depression and anxiety, but few are supported by research-based evidence. Still, smartphones and depression are more ubiquitous than ever. In a country where 16 million people suffer from depression and … Read More