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July 4th 2008
Doctors hurt doctors, too

The author's quest to find out what went wrong with a "routine' needle biopsy was met by a stony wall of silence.

June 6th 2008

The downside of tort reform

January 4th 2008

Be careful what you promise

December 21st 2007

When patients skip the follow-up

November 2nd 2007

Get informed consent for risky drugs

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Burst CME: Targeted Therapy for Optimal Psoriasis Management
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Burst CME: Targeted Therapy for Optimal Psoriasis Management

Tina Bhutani, MD

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Cases and Conversations™: A Horizon View of Continuous Monitoring Systems for Diabetes Management
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Cases and Conversations™: A Horizon View of Continuous Monitoring Systems for Diabetes Management

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP; Anders Carlson, MD; Jennifer B. Green, MD

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10 years in legal hell

This doctor survived a malpractice case and a bitter bankruptcy that threatened to shut down his practice.

5 rules for managing tough patients

The author has treated more than his share of these challenging individuals. Here are some valuable tips he's learned that will make your job easier.

Are you a workaholic?

Most physicians work hard, but do you work compulsively? If so, here's what to do about it.

Taming the difficult patient

Your colleagues share their secrets for defusing hostility, coaxing compliance, and allaying anxiety.

How plaintiffs' lawyers pick their targets

Two top malpractice attorneys explain why some physicians are more likely to get sued. Basically, its a business decision, but some personal factors--like a doctors arrogance or poor bedside manner--can also weigh heavily.