Search results for "Well-being"
The epidemic of misinformation
This month's issue addressed fighting misinformation, major depressive disorder, and an ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine forum on the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/06/the-epidemic-of-misinformation.htm
1 Jun 2023
New ethics case study examines resource allocation during a pandemic
The case study examines how the current pandemic has demonstrated the need for ethical allocation of critical resources, such as ventilators.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/09/01/3.htm
1 Sep 2020
Why physicians must speak out about social inequity
ACP's Vice President of Membership and International Programs, Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, discusses why physicians must speak out on issues related to social inequities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/07/14/6.htm
14 Jul 2020
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
Physicians need to work together to reduce administrative burden
In his latest KevinMD column, ACP's Vice President of Membership and Global Engagement, Philip A. Masters, MD, FACP, discusses administrative burden, burnout, and potential solutions.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/26/6.htm
26 Nov 2019
Peers offer welcome, ongoing support
In recent years, hospitals and other medical groups have begun to embrace peer support programs as more informal pathways for physicians to get help with burnout and related issues.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/01/peers-offer-welcome-ongoing-support.htm
1 Jan 2021
Reassurance on ACE inhibitors, ARBs and COVID-19; new rules, advice from CMS and CDC
Also, ACP launched a new interactive CME program to help practices start and sustain telemedicine programs, and an ACP webinar on March 30 will offer advice from the front lines for maintaining physician well-being during the pandemic.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/1.htm
24 Mar 2020
Screen all teen, adult women for anxiety, new guideline says
According to a systematic review, brief screening instruments are effective for anxiety screening, but the optimal screening interval is uncertain.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/06/09/2.htm
9 Jun 2020
Looking at LARCs in primary care
This issue includes stories on long-acting reversible contraceptives, medications for type 2 diabetes, and issues affecting the elderly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/05/editors-note.htm
1 May 2022
Many recent studies reporting on COVID-19 vaccines' safety, effectiveness
New studies looked at the safety of the adenovirus COVID-19 vaccines, the effectiveness of almost all the vaccines, and the impacts of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and on long-term cardiac function. A physician columnist addressed pandemic-related anger.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2021/05/11/1.htm
11 May 2021