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Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 3b.

Science Based Medicine

The novel serialization continues. Novel as in work of fiction, not unique or unusual. The post Skeptics in the Pub. Cholera. Chapter 3b. first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Why physicians need financial independence and how to achieve it

KevinMD.com

In the modern world, physicians are respected and highly regarded for their compassion, dedication, skill, and knowledge. People value the effort physicians put into taking care of others often before taking care of themselves. While this noble profession was once lucrative, many now find it challenging to make ends meet, given falling reimbursements, lack of Read moreā€¦ Why physicians need financial independence and how to achieve it originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Is it unethical for doctors to stop masking?

Sensible Medicine

This week, a viewpoint appeared in JAMA Health forum. It argues that patients, particularly disabled and immunocompromised patients, should be able to request health care providers wear masks, and providers should not be permitted to decline that request. Doctors have a duty not to harm their patients, and ergo, should wear masks when requested. It then discusses ways state medical boards and other groups can police this policy.