Experts point to a wide variety of reasons why guidelines are sometimes not followed.
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Otolaryngologists Gather at COSM for 2016 Triological Society Annual Meeting
The 119th Annual Meeting welcomed otolaryngologists and other professionals to come together to improve and expand their knowledge and skills
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FDA Panel Recommends Mandatory Opioid Training
The panel made the recommendation amid an epidemic of deaths resulting from and addictions to opioid painkillers in the United States
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Upcoming ACGME Otolaryngology Changes Put Greater Emphasis on Surgical Training
Residents in their first postgraduate year will now spend six months in otolaryngology specific rotations
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Physicians Who Show Empathy Can Boost Patient Satisfaction, Outcomes
Physician empathy training can help doctors shift between analytical, empathic modes rapidly
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Tips on Contributing to and Keeping up with Medical Research
Physicians rely on evidence found in literature to make better decisions and deliver more effective care
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Increased Medicare Funding Not Necessary for Graduate Medical Education
Institute of Medicine recommends same level of financial support for 10 years; physicians concerned amount won’t sustain residency training
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Sleep Fellowship Training Programs on the Rise
Greater number of sleep medicine programs available give otolaryngologists more choice, opportunity to earn certification in specialized skill set
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Sleep Fellowship Programs Offer More Opportunities to Subspecialize in Sleep Surgery
Otolaryngologists certified in sleep medicine, sleep surgery in position to offer both CPAP, surgical treatment to patients
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WATCH THIS: Otolaryngology Resident Bowl Fosters Competition, Education
Residents from institutions around the U.S. compete at the Triological Society’s 2015 Combined Sections Meeting.