Search results for "Well-being"
Tackling gender disparities from the ground up
The WEL (Women's Wellness Through Equity and Leadership) Program is aimed at address early- to mid-career female physicians and health care leaders, with the goals of providing networking and education regarding leadership skills and other support mechanisms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/09/tackling-gender-disparities-from-the-ground-up.htm
1 Sep 2019
Testing CRP level safely reduced antibiotic use in patients with COPD exacerbation
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations, point-of-care testing of C-reactive protein (CRP) level decreased antibiotic use without affecting clinical outcomes, a randomized controlled trial found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/07/16/1.htm
16 Jul 2019
ACP issues ethical guidance on responding to physician impairment
The position paper examines the professional duties and principles that should guide the response of colleagues and the profession.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/06/04/2.htm
4 Jun 2019
Now available: Video of Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 Opening Ceremony conversation featuring Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA
ACP's EVP/CEO Darilyn V. Moyer, MD, FACP, sat down with Dr. Murthy for an engaging discussion about emotional well-being and its impact on health, productivity, and education.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/21/5.htm
21 May 2019
Isolation and loneliness among physicians
The latest KevinMD column from Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, ACP's Vice President of Membership and Global Engagement, looks at loneliness.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/05/14/6.htm
14 May 2019
A shifting focus on the role of patients' nonmedical needs
Two ACP position papers offer guidance on the role primary care physicians can play in addressing traditionally nonmedical issues, often known as the social determinants of health, and how they encourage the development of patient-centered care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/a-shifting-focus-on-the-role-of-patients-nonmedical-needs.htm
1 Apr 2019
At the end, a focus on values, purpose, attention, truth
In her final column, ACP's outgoing President looks ahead at the College's priorities and challenges to advance the dialogue that will move us into the coming decade.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/04/at-the-end-a-focus-on-values-purpose-attention-truth.htm
1 Apr 2019
Addressing unexpected loss during medical residency
Following the death of a trainee, one training director developed a framework to help others cope, including gathering resources, breaking the news, talking with the deceased's family, and handling memorial services, among other topics.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/addressing-unexpected-loss-during-medical-residency.htm
1 Mar 2019
Internal Medicine Meeting 2019 comes home to Philly
This year's Internal Medicine Meeting, held in Philadelphia for the first time since 2009, marks ACP's 100th annual educational gathering.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/internal-medicine-meeting-2019-comes-home-to-philly.htm
1 Mar 2019
Understand factors that determine health, how they mix
Myriad aspects of life impact health, and these social determinants include multiple models that include more than the physical body.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/03/understand-factors-that-determine-health-how-they-mix.htm
1 Mar 2019