Evidence supports the benefits of a diverse workforce – it increases high-quality outcomes, strengthens teams, and promotes health equity. Many schools of medicine have been focusing efforts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Medical Device Misuse vs. Off-Label Practice
Meeting Reimbursement Criteria for Otolaryngologic Procedures
Studies show that reimbursement for otolaryngology services is generally below the federal benchmark.
Should Otolaryngologists Work While They’re Sick?
While working during an illness has often been seen as a sign of strength, new attitudes are allowing physicians to take a break.
Qualitative Research Shows How Patients Feel About Quality-of-Life Issues
Qualitative methodology can have tremendous utility in studies directed at patient-centered care by offering practical insights and granular detail directly from patients.
Second Victims: The Effects of a Medical Error on Physicians Can Be Devastating
Second victims have gone largely unnoticed for decades. The impact of intraoperative adverse events on surgeons is profound and can be life changing.
COSM 2023 Sessions: A Review of Otolaryngology Topics
In April 2023, we listed a variety of topics at the 2023 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings (COSM) in Boston that had piqued the interest of ENTtoday’s physician editor Robin W. Lindsay, MD. This time, we’ve taken a closer look and highlighted some of the topics chosen.
Nutrition Is Vital for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
The nutritional impact of head and neck cancer (HNC) doesn’t begin with diagnosis: approximately 30% of affected patients are malnourished prior to diagnosis and treatment and need a multidisciplinary care plan that begins before treatment, continues during therapy, and extends well after treatment.
Former CDC director Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, Shared Insights with the Triological Society
Rochelle Walensky, MD, MPH, took the stage to deliver the Joseph H. Ogura, MD, Lecture at the Annual Meeting of the Triological Society—held as part of the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings—and discussed decision-making and health disparities.
Otolaryngology Doctor–Patient Interactions Are Increasingly Under the Microscope
It may seem reasonable to assume that a five-star physician provides better care than a four-star physician, but patient ratings can vary wildly, with one patient giving a five-star review for an “excellent doctor” and another leaving a three-star review for “the most responsive doctor that we’ve ever seen.”
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