January 2021

Even before the pandemic medical societies including ACP have been increasingly aware of the risk physicians face from related mental health strain potentially complicated by a reluctance to get hel

Peers offer welcome, ongoing support

In recent years, hospitals and other medical groups have begun to embrace peer support programs as more informal pathways for physicians to get help with burnout and related issues.

Women in Medicine

Pushing toward gender equity in medicine

At the Women in Medicine Summit, held virtually last October, experts offered strategies to help support women in medicine during the pandemic and beyond.

President's Message

Channeling the ‘Fauci effect’

At the local level, really local, like our offices or in our own communities, we are the Dr. Faucis.

Washington Perspective

Biden's first 100 days are a matter of life and death for many

Instead of a honeymoon, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will come into office on Jan. 20 with a country deeply divided by party, ideology, gender, race, education, and geography.

Sleep Disorders

Help elderly patients catch their zzz's

Sleep problems are common, but not inevitable, as people age.

COVID-19

Treating the lingering effects of COVID-19

An expert offered tips on helping patients who catch the novel coronavirus and then can't shake the symptoms.

COVID-19

Getting patients to ‘yes' on COVID-19 vaccines

Experts believe practicing physicians are well positioned to take a lead role combating one of the biggest anticipated obstacles to widespread vaccination: vaccine hesitancy.

Well-Being

Study finds internist burnout even before the pandemic

Slightly over half of internists and trainees participating in a wellness program reported symptoms of burnout, while almost three-quarters reported career satisfaction.

Practice Rx

Big changes made to E/M codes in 2021

Beginning in January, physicians billing for Medicare patients no longer have to use a patient's history or physical exam to determine the appropriate level of E/M coding.

Practice Tips

Managing patients' medications effectively

As the number of patients with chronic diseases grows, medication optimization is as important as ever to improve outcomes, decrease costs, and improve quality of life.

Test Yourself

MKSAP Quiz: Gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion

A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-month history of gradually worsening dyspnea on exertion. She has difficulty climbing one flight of stairs, but has no wheezing or cough. After physical and cardiopulmonary exam, chest radiography, and spirometry, what is the most likely diagnosis?

FDA Update